Gary George (Wisconsin politician)
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Gary George was a Wisconsin
Democrat
legislator and politician.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, George graduated from Marquette University High School
, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from University of Michigan
in 1979. Gary George ran against Republican James Barrington in the general election that won him his first Senate seat. In 1981, George started serving in the Wisconsin State Senate
.He was reelected in 1984 and held the Senate office until 2003. He ran uncontested in the 1992 general election. This is not surprising since he ran unopposed in almost all of his senatorial elections. However, in November 2003, George was recalled from office, because of corruption charges.
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The bill supported gambling expansion at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino
in Milwaukee. The recall was partly led by Jerrel Jones, a past supporter of George. Jones was enraged over George's vote because, The Potawatomi Bingo Casino positively affects the black community in Milwaukee by creating jobs and donating substantial amounts of money. Jones argued that George did not represent his voters when he opposed gambling expansion. Many other Milwaukee residents pursued the recall due to their displeasure in Senator George's arrogant behavior and suburban residency. Gary George rented an apartment inside his district, however, his opponents believed that his primary residence was in the Town of Grafton outside his district limits.< /ref> The recall effort was successful and Senator Gary George was removed from office in 2003. Democratic Representative Spencer Coggs
opposed Democratic Senator Gary George in the special primary elections held on October 21, 2003. Representative Coggs won the special primary election and was the only candidate on the special general election ballot of November 18, 2003. Spencer Coggs became a senator of Wisconsin as a result of this recall election
and is currently the senator of district six.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
legislator and politician.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, George graduated from Marquette University High School
Marquette University High School
Marquette University High School is a private, all-male, Jesuit, Roman Catholic school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is a member of both the National Catholic Educational Association and the Jesuit...
, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1979. Gary George ran against Republican James Barrington in the general election that won him his first Senate seat. In 1981, George started serving in the Wisconsin State Senate
Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly...
.He was reelected in 1984 and held the Senate office until 2003. He ran uncontested in the 1992 general election. This is not surprising since he ran unopposed in almost all of his senatorial elections. However, in November 2003, George was recalled from office, because of corruption charges.
Recall
A recall petition was started against Senator Gary George after he voted against a bill sponsored by Democratic Governor Jim DoyleJim Doyle
James Edward "Jim" Doyle is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Party candidate Ed...
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The bill supported gambling expansion at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Potawatomi Bingo Casino is a Native-American casino located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, run by the Potawatomi tribe. It first opened its doors in 1991...
in Milwaukee. The recall was partly led by Jerrel Jones, a past supporter of George. Jones was enraged over George's vote because, The Potawatomi Bingo Casino positively affects the black community in Milwaukee by creating jobs and donating substantial amounts of money. Jones argued that George did not represent his voters when he opposed gambling expansion. Many other Milwaukee residents pursued the recall due to their displeasure in Senator George's arrogant behavior and suburban residency. Gary George rented an apartment inside his district, however, his opponents believed that his primary residence was in the Town of Grafton outside his district limits.< /ref> The recall effort was successful and Senator Gary George was removed from office in 2003. Democratic Representative Spencer Coggs
Spencer Coggs
G. Spencer Coggs is a Democratic Party of Wisconsin member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 6th district since 2003.-Early life, education and career:...
opposed Democratic Senator Gary George in the special primary elections held on October 21, 2003. Representative Coggs won the special primary election and was the only candidate on the special general election ballot of November 18, 2003. Spencer Coggs became a senator of Wisconsin as a result of this recall election
Recall election
A recall election is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before his or her term has ended...
and is currently the senator of district six.