MONTELLO, WI – Today, Marquette County educator Sasha Ripley is announcing her campaign for Wisconsin’s 13th State Senate District. As someone who grew up in a low-income household Sasha knows first hand what it means to overcome an economy that too often fails families like hers. From middle school onward she was working to provide for herself, later paying her way through college as a single mom in order to serve her community as a public school and GED teacher. She is running to put working class families at the center of state policy, highlighting the challenges and needs of Wisconsin’s working class.
“I am running to represent Wisconsin’s 13th State Senate District because I have seen the way our status quo is leaving people behind. I’ve been there myself, a single mom working to put myself through school, and I know that our state can and must be doing more to support our hardworking families,” said Sasha Ripley. “This campaign is about reaching out to everyone, regardless of political party, to show them that they deserve more from their elected officials and that I will be a tireless advocate for the people of the 13th district in Madison.”
Because of Sasha Ripley’s deep roots in her community and her commitment to the economic prosperity of the working class, she has earned the endorsement of Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein:
“Sasha’s story reflects the hard work and determination we champion here in Wisconsin. Her drive to promote an economy that works for the middle class makes her an excellent choice to represent the 13th Senate District. It’s long past time the district had the leader they deserve, Sasha embodies that leadership. A dedicated teacher and mother, she is poised to tackle the tough issues because she’s lived them herself. ” said Senator Dianne Hesselbein. “I’m excited to help such a talented candidate in joining our new majority. Sasha will be an outstanding partner in driving positive change for our state”.
