John H. Robinson

John H. Robinson (born July 25, 1955) is an American politician and businessman, he was the 40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin, and represented Wausau for four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

John H. Robinson
Member of the Marathon County
Board of Supervisors
Assumed office
2006
In office
1974–1981
40th Mayor of Wausau, Wisconsin
In office
April 19, 1988 – April 1992
Preceded byJohn Kannenberg
Succeeded byJohn D. Hess
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 85th district
In office
January 7, 1985 – April 1988
Preceded byFrancis R. Byers
Succeeded byGregory Huber
In office
January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byEdward F. McClain
Succeeded byFrancis R. Byers
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 63rd district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded byE. James Ladwig
Succeeded byE. James Ladwig
Member of the Wausau City Council
In office
1974–1981
Personal details
Born (1955-07-25) July 25, 1955
Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary
Children3

Biography

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Robinson graduated from Newman Catholic High School. He went to University of Wisconsin–Marathon County and University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he studied political science.

In 1974, at age 18, he was elected to the Wausau City Council and the Marathon County Board, the youngest person ever elected to either organization. He served on the City Council and County Board until his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

In 1980, he won the open seat in the 85th Assembly District. He was re-elected in 1982, 1984, and 1986. In 1988 he resigned his seat in the Assembly after he was elected to a four-year term as Mayor of Wausau.[1][2]

After being cited for failing to report a single-car accident, Robinson chose not to seek re-election in 1992.[3]

After leaving the Mayor's office, he worked in insurance and environmental projects, including projects for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

In 2006, Robinson returned to elected office, winning a seat on the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

Personal life

Robinson and his wife, Mary, live in Wausau. They have three adult children and three grandchildren.

Electoral history
Wisconsin 85th District Assembly Election 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John H. Robinson 10,868 63.39% +2.60%
Republican Robert J. Gwidt 6,278 36.62%
Total votes 17,146 '100.0%' -22.52%
Democratic hold
Wisconsin 85th District Assembly Election 1984
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John H. Robinson 13,452 60.79%
Republican Patrick D. Braatz 8,678 39.21%
Total votes 22,130 '100.0%'
Democratic gain from Republican
Wisconsin 63rd District Assembly Election 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John H. Robinson 8,733 53.79%
Republican John L. McEwen 7,503 46.21%
Total votes 16,236 '100.0%'
Democratic gain from Republican
Wisconsin 85th District Assembly Election 1980
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John H. Robinson 11,026 51.49%
Republican Kay B. Smith 10,387 48.51%
Total votes 21,413 '100.0%'
Democratic hold
Wisconsin 85th District Assembly Democratic Party Primary Election 1980
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John H. Robinson 1,808 51.95%
Democratic Rosalie LaRocque 968 27.82%
Democratic David G. Lincoln 704 20.23%
Total votes '6,114' '100.0%'

Notes
  1. John H. Robinson, Wisconsin Historical Society
  2. Biographies of the Mayors of Wausau, Wisconsin
  3. "Norquist easily wins 2nd term". Racine Journal Times. 1992-04-08. Retrieved 2019-02-24.


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