Matt Adamczyk

Matt Adamczyk
35th Treasurer of Wisconsin
Assumed office
January 3, 2015
Governor Scott Walker
Preceded by Kurt Schuller
Personal details
Political party Republican
Education University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA)

Matt Adamczyk is an American businessman and Wisconsin State Treasurer.

Early life and career

A native of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Adamczyk went to Pius XI High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2000. He helped manage his family business, Adamczyk Heating and Cooling and owns a home rental property business. Adamczyk was also an advisor to Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature, including Senator Leah Vukmir and Representative Tyler August.[1][2]

Wisconsin Treasurer (2015-present)

On November 4, 2014, Adamczyk was elected Wisconsin State Treasurer succeeding Kurt W. Schuller who did not seek re-election.[3] Adamczyk ran on a platform of removing the office, stating, "The antiquated office no longer is needed and has become a prime example of wasteful government spending." Adamczyk is vociferously opposed to climate conservation programs, even seeking to punish and censor coworkers who had been assigned to work on such projects, including Tia Nelson.[4]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Treasurer Republican Primary Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matt Adamczyk 132,596 61.75
Republican Randall Melchert 82,117 38.25
Wisconsin Treasurer Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matt Adamczyk 1,120,140 48.80
Democratic David Sartori 1,026,548 44.73
Independent Ron Hardy 66,120 2.88
Independent Jerry Shidell 53,113 2.31
Constitution Andrew Zuelke 28,053 1.22

Notes

  1. ↑ "Votesmart-Matt Adamczyk". votesmart.org.
  2. ↑ "Matt Adamczyk State Treasurer-About Matt". voteformatt.org.
  3. ↑ "MILWAUKEE: Republican Adamczyk elected Wisconsin treasurer - Election…". bradenton.com. 5 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Carpenter, Siri. "How Scott Walker Dismantled Wisconsin's Environmental Legacy". scientificamerican.com.
Political offices
Preceded by
Kurt W. Schuller		 Treasurer of Wisconsin
2015–present		 Incumbent


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