Luther Olsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luther Olsen
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 26, 1951(1951-02-26)
Age	73
Birthplace	Berlin
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Aquarius

Luther Olsen Biography

Luther Olsen is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 26, 1951 in Berlin, Wisconsin, United States. Olsen was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on February 26, 1951. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1969. He earned a B.S. in 1973. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1973. He was elected to the Berlin School District Board in 1976 and became the President of the School Board. In 1997, he left the board.

Olsen said that the budget repair bill by Governor Walker was “pretty radical” during the Wisconsin protests in 2011. He also mentioned his reservations about voting for the repeal of collective bargaining. Olsen voted in favor of the bill.

In Luther’s political career prior to 2011, he had never faced a Democratic party opponent. In 1994, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. He won re-election in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. In 2004, he was elected the Wisconsin Senate and re-election 2008.

One Wisconsin Now filed a complaint against Olsen to the Government Accountability Board in 2011. Olsen was accused of inserting language in a bill to help his wife financially. Joan Wade, Olsen’s spouse, reacted to the complaint calling it “ridiculous.”

Luther Olsen Net Worth

Luther Olsen is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luther Olsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Luther S. Olsen, a Republican member in the Wisconsin Senate who represents the 14th district since 2004, was born February 26, 1951. Olsen was unopposed to the Senate in 2004 and 2008. Olsen was previously a member the Wisconsin State Assembly between 1994 and 2004. Olsen was facing a recall election in August 2011. He defeated Fred Clark, the Democratic challenger in the race, by 52 percent to 48 percent.

His current Senate district is more conservative than the entire state. In 2008’s presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama won narrowly with 52% while he won statewide by 57%. Republican Scott Walker won the Wisconsin governor’s election with 57% while he won the statewide race with 53%. The 2011 Wisconsin judicial election saw Republican David Prosser win the district with 55% and win statewide with only 50%.

Olsen was the target of an active recall effort as part of the 2011 Wisconsin protests. On March 2, 2011, the “Committee to Recall Olsen” officially registered with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. On April 18, 2011, organizers filed petitions containing roughly 24,000 signatures to recall Olsen. If more than 14,733 of those signatures are found valid, a recall election will ensue. On April 21, 2011, State Representative Fred Clark (D – Baraboo) announced his candidacy against Olsen in a possible recall election. In late May 2011, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board verified petitions against Olsen, overruling his challenges. The recall election was held on August 9, 2011. Olsen emphasized his pro-education record during his 17-year political career. He defended the $1 billion cut to public education in the 2011 budget as necessary “cuts that needed to be done.” Olsen defeated State Rep. Fred Clark with 52% of the vote.

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Who is Luther Olsen Dating?

According to our records, Luther Olsen married to Joan Wade. As of December 1, 2023, Luther Olsen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Luther Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Luther Olsen celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.