Nick Milroy

Wisconsin
State Assembly - District 73
Locale: 
Superior City
Type of Seat: 
Open Seat
Year: 
2008
Status: 
Elected

Superior City Councilor Nick Milroy was elected to an open seat being vacated by 11-term Democrat Frank Boyle in Assembly District 73. The outgoing incumbent and Nick approached Progressive Majority for support and advice soon after filing papers. Nick is a 34 year-old fisheries biologist who was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal and a Letter of Commendation for his service in the Navy. Nick serves as an international representative to the Lake Superior Binational Forum, a partnership of government, industry, universities, native organizations, and environmental groups from both Canada and the U.S. dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Lake Superior Basin. Nick faced two opponents in the Democratic primary in September and then an Independent in the general election. Progressive Majority was in contact with Nick's campaign regularly, receiving updates on benchmarks and providing strategic advice.