1. In March 2018, Bernier announced that she would run to represent the 23rd district in the Wisconsin State Senate, an open seat due to the retirement of Terry Moulton.
12 Facts About Kathy Bernier
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Kathy Bernier was born in Eau Claire to John and Marge Anderson and grew up in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin.
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Kathy Bernier graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1974 and was married in September 1977.
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Kathy Bernier was accepted as a non-traditional student and continued working part-time jobs to put herself through college.
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Kathy Bernier graduated in May 1998 with a bachelor's degree in political science.
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Kathy Bernier earned a certificate in public management essentials from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
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Shortly after graduating, Kathy Bernier was elected Chippewa County Clerk and served in that position until February 2011.
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In 2010, Kathy Bernier defeated incumbent Democrat Kristen Dexter for the Wisconsin State Assembly 68th district in the November 2 general election.
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Kathy Bernier chaired the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and elections, vice-chaired the Committee on Family Law, and served on the Aging and Long-Term Care, Agriculture, Workforce Development, Tourism, and Mining and Rural Development committees.
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Kathy Bernier served on the Speaker's Task Force on Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Kathy Bernier is on the National Assembly of State Legislatures and the board of the National Foundation for Women Legislators.
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Kathy Bernier was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate for the 23rd district in November 2018, defeating Democrat Chris Kapsner.