Joseph Rankin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – January 24, 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Edward S. Bragg |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Hudd |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1878 – January 1, 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Wendell A. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Parkinson |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1, 1877 – January 1, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | John Schuette |
| Succeeded by | John Carey |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 2, 1871 – January 4, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Carl H. Schmidt |
| Succeeded by | Reuben D. Smart |
| Constituency | Manitowoc 3rd district |
| In office January 2, 1860 – January 7, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | William Aldrich |
| Succeeded by | Jabez L. Fobes |
| Constituency | Manitowoc 1st district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1833 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1886 (aged 52) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amelia S. Borcherdt |
| Children | Jennie & Joseph |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 27th Reg. Wis. Vol Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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Joseph Rankin (September 25, 1833 – January 24, 1886) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was elected to two terms as U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, but died during his second term. Earlier in his career, he served 11 years in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Manitowoc County, and was chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.