Bob Kulp

Bob Kulp
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 69th district
In office
December 4, 2013 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byScott Suder
Succeeded byDonna Rozar
Personal details
Born (1966-03-21) March 21, 1966 (age 58)
Elkhart, Indiana
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaura
Children7
ResidenceMerrill, Wisconsin
Alma materThomas Edison State University
ProfessionPolitician
WebsiteOfficial twitter

Bob Kulp (March 21, 1966) is an American businessman and politician. A Republican, he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2013 to 2021.

Early life and career

Kulp was born in Elkhart, Indiana, but moved with his family to Marathon County, Wisconsin, where he was raised on a dairy farm.[1] In 1985, Kulp founded Kulp's of Stratford, a roofing, insulation, and sheet metal installation contractor.[2] He subsequently created Marathon Metals in 2001 and Kulp Energy Solutions in 2011, which function as suppliers for his primary business. He also created Kulp Real Properties in 2001, through which he manages a real estate portfolio. In 2014, he resumed his education through the online Thomas Edison State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in public administration in 2017.[3]

Political career

In 2013, incumbent state representative Scott Suder announced he would resign from the Wisconsin State Assembly before the end of the year to accept a new job. A special election was called to fill the pending vacancy, and Kulp was one of four Republicans who filed to run in the primary.[4] Kulp ultimately prevailed in the Republican primary with 43% of the vote,[5] and went on to defeat Democrat Kenneth Slezak in the November 19 special election.[6] Kulp was sworn in as representative of the 69th district on December 4, 2013.[7]

In 2018, the Wisconsin Ethics Commission issued a warning to Kulp for violated state ethics laws by promoting his company utilizing state resources.[8]

In January 2020, Kulp announced that he would not seek a fifth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[9][10] He left office in January 2021.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2013)

Wisconsin Assembly, 69th District Special Election, 2013[5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Primary, October 22, 2013
Republican Bob Kulp 2,260 46.94%
Republican Alanna Feddick 1,273 24.61%
Republican Tommy Dahlen 1,014 19.61%
Republican Scott Kenneth Noble 624 12.06%
Scattering 1 0.02%
Plurality 987 19.08%
Total votes 5,172 100.0%
Special Election, November 19, 2013
Republican Bob Kulp 4,700 67.28%
Democratic Kenneth A. Slezak 1,679 24.03%
Independent Tim Swiggum 607 8.69%
Scattering 0 0.0%
Plurality 3,021 43.24% +20.82%
Total votes 6,986 100.0% -72.93%
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Why Bob". Bob Kulp - Assembly. Archived from the original on June 18, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "About Us". Kulp's of Strateford. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Bob Kulp's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Schultz, Steve (September 24, 2013). "Candidates file to replace both Honadel and Suder in Assembly". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Canvass Results for 2013 Special Primary Assembly 69 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. October 29, 2013. p. 1. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  6. ^ a b 2013 Special Election Assembly 69 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. November 26, 2013. p. 1. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Republicans Kulp, Rodriguez win Wisconsin Assembly seats". Archived from the original on 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  8. ^ Kyle, Keegan (January 4, 2018). "Wisconsin ethics panel warns Rep. Kulp about 'improper' tweets". Stevens Point Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Siegler, Melissa (January 10, 2020). "State Rep. Bob Kulp will not seek re-election to the 69th Assembly District in 2020". Marshfield News-Herald. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Hovorka, Alan. "Four Republicans seek nomination in bid to replace state Rep. Bob Kulp in 69th Assembly District". Marshfield News-Herald. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 69th district
December 4, 2013 – January 4, 2021 		Succeeded by