Luther S. Olsen | |
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_(1).jpg) Olsen in 2011 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Welch |
| Succeeded by | Joan Ballweg |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Welch |
| Succeeded by | Joan Ballweg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1951 Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Wade |
| Residence(s) | Ripon, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | small business owner |
Luther S. Olsen (born February 26, 1951) is an American politician and former member of the Wisconsin Legislature. A Republican, he served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (2005–2021) and ten years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1994–2005).[1][2][3] Olsen was one of several Wisconsin state senators to survive the 2011 Wisconsin Senate recall elections.[4]
- ^ "Fall General Election – 11/02/2004; State Senate, District No. 14". Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 1, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Fall General Election – 11/04/2008; State Senate, District No. 14". Wisconsin State Elections Board. November 24, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ "Olsen, Luther S. 1951". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ Barbour, Clay and Mary Spicuzza. Republicans hold off Dems in recalls, win enough seats to keep majority in Senate, Wisconsin State Journal, August 10, 2011.