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American newspaper editor and politician
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Male
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8 August 1972
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Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
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Dordt University
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Devin LeMahieu (born August 8, 1972) is an American newspaper editor and politician.
From Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, LeMahieu received his bachelor's degree from Dordt College in business administration and political science. He is the owner of The Lakeshore Weekly in Oostburg, Wisconsin. LeMahieu served on the Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors as a member of the Human Resources and Finance Committees. His father, Dan LeMahieu, also served on the Sheboygan County Board (where he was the Chairman) and as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. On November 4, 2014, LeMahieu was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate as a Republican. He succeeded Joe Leibham who did not run for re-election.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Devin LeMahieu | 43,186 | 59.95 | |
| Democratic | Martha Laning | 28,770 | 39.94 | |
| Republican hold | ||||