John Macco Explained
John Joseph Macco (born September 23, 1958) is an American businessman and Republican politician from Brown County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 88th Assembly district since 2015. Before his political career, he founded Macco's Floor Cover Centers and the Macco Financial Group.
Early life and career
Macco was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School. He helped found and served as president of Macco's Floor Cover Centers, a retail and commercial flooring company with six locations in Wisconsin.[2] [3] Subsequently, he founded and served as president of Macco Financial Group, a financial advisory firm serving 15 states.[4] [5]
Political career
On November 4, 2014, Macco was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, defeating Democratic challenger Dan Robinson.[6] Macco was reelected in the 2016 election, defeating challenger Noah Reif.[7] He retained his seat by defeating Tom Sieber in the 2018 election.[8] In the 2020 election, he defeated Kristin Lyerly.[1]
In September 2021, Macco filed paperwork for a possible run for governor in the 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial election.[9] However, in November 2021, Macco indicated that he would not seek the Republican nomination, and that he would endorse Rebecca Kleefisch, who served as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019.[10]
Personal life
Macco has two sons. Macco's wife Suzan died from complications from breast cancer in April 2021.[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Canvass Results for 2020 General Election - 11/3/2020 . . November 18, 2020 . January 28, 2022 . 28 . January 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128021450/https://elections.wi.gov/sites/elections/files/Statewide%20Results%20All%20Offices%20(pre-Presidential%20recount).pdf . dead .
- http://johnmacco.com/foundations-part-four/ Essays by John Macco
- http://www.maccosflooring.com/about-us/who-we-are/ Macco's Flooring Corporate Site
- Web site: Wisconsin Vote.org.-John Macco . November 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141110010907/http://wisconsinvote.org/candidates/john-macco . November 10, 2014 . dead .
- Web site: News Talk 1150 . November 25, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102021435/http://www.whby.com/index.php/News/WHBY_News/411968 . November 2, 2014 . dead .
- Canvass Results for 2014 General Election - 11/4/2014 . . November 14, 2014 . January 28, 2022 . 28 . January 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220126190040/https://elections.wi.gov/sites/elections/files/11.4.14%20Summary%20Results-all%20offices.pdf . dead .
- Canvass Results for 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016 . . December 22, 2016 . January 28, 2022 . 28–29 . January 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120214058/https://elections.wi.gov/sites/elections/files/Statewide%20Results%20All%20Offices%20%28post-Presidential%20recount%29.pdf . dead .
- Canvass Results for 2018 General Election - 11/6/2018 . . February 22, 2019 . January 28, 2022 . 30 . January 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123141743/https://elections.wi.gov/sites/elections/files/Summary%20Results-2018%20Gen%20Election_0.pdf . dead .
- News: Rep. John Macco mulls run for governor. WHBY. September 1, 2021. January 28, 2022.
- News: Marley. Patrick. November 30, 2021. Rep. John Macco says he won't run for Wisconsin governor and will back former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gannett. live. limited. November 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130231300/https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/11/30/john-macco-wont-run-wisconsin-governor-back-rebecca-kleefisch/8812471002/. November 30, 2021.
- News: Sue Macco, nurse and wife of state Rep. John Macco, was 'big in tenacity,' dies after battle with breast cancer. BeMiller. Haley. Green Bay Press-Gazette. April 7, 2021. January 28, 2022.
