Janel Brandtjen

Former State Representative, Wisconsin

Janel Brandtjen, born on March 27, 1966, is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. She assumed office as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 22, on January 5, 2015.

Janel Brandtjen no longer holds this office. See the current Wisconsin officials.

Portrait of Janel Brandtjen
Role Former State Representative

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

Service since 2024

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Biography

Janel Brandtjen, born on March 27, 1966, is an American politician and businesswoman hailing from Waukesha County, Wisconsin. She has been serving as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly district since January 2015.1

Education:

  • Brandtjen graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Marketing.

Business and Family:

  • Alongside her husband, Rick, Janel Brandtjen owns Group One Marketing, an advertising agency based in Menomonee Falls.
  • She is a proud mother of two children.

Political Career:

  • In 2014, Brandtjen was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 22nd district, which covers northeast Waukesha County and southwest Washington County.
  • Throughout her legislative career, she has advocated for legislation to prohibit the use of fetal tissue in research.
  • Brandtjen has been an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, particularly regarding claims of election fraud in Wisconsin during the 2020 presidential election.

Recent Developments:

  • In December 2022, Brandtjen announced her candidacy for the special election in Wisconsin’s 8th state senate district after incumbent Alberta Darling resigned.

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References

  1. Janel Brandtjen, State Representative. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. Official website. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved July 15, 2024.