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Thomas S. Hanson 
Summary
Thomas S. Hanson (born September 14, 1939) is a retired American teacher and Democratic politician. He served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 1970s.[1]
Thomas S. Hanson | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 1, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Mel J. Cyrak |
| Succeeded by | Randall J. Radtke |
| Constituency | 81st district |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer C. Nitschke |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Dodge 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1939 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (B.S.) |
Biography edit
Hanson was born on September 14, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[2] He attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Stevens Institute of Technology and Marquette University.
Career edit
Hanson was elected to the Assembly in 1970. He lost re-election in 1972 after redistricting, but subsequently regained his seat in 1974. He was a Democrat.