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Russell Goodwin
Politicians/Russell Goodwin
Russell Goodwin (D)
Assembly Member
Running for re-electionState Assembly (District 12) · WI · Nov 3, 2026
About Russell Goodwin

Biography

Personal: Born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 3, 1982; married; 6 children.

Education: Shorewood High School 2000; attended Riverside University, Milwaukee

Area Technical College, and University of Memphis.

Occupation: Business owner; ordained reverend; volunteer pastor; author; musician;

singer; producer; director; actor. Former president and CEO; private law enforcement.

Member: Democratic Party of Wisconsin; American Society of Composers, Authors,

and Publishers.

Previous office: Elected to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors 2020.

Elected to Assembly 2024.

Member of Council on Highway Safety

Sourced verbatim from docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Family
Wife: Misty
Contact
608-237-9112MacKenzie.Randolph@legis.wisconsin.govdocs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/legislators/assembly/2906
Election Info
District12, WI
Current Term01/06/2025 — Present
First Elected11/05/2024
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Assembly Member Election2026
Education
Graduated
Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development
Political Career2
Supervisor
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
2020-2025
Assembly Member
Wisconsin State Assembly
2025-present
Professional Background4
Peer Educator and Mediator
Milwaukee Schools
Author
Singer/Musician
Pastor
The Movement Center Church
Organizations2
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Member
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
Member
Committees2
Jobs and Economy Committee
Urban Revitalization Committee
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Family
Wife: Misty
Contact
608-237-9112MacKenzie.Randolph@legis.wisconsin.govdocs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/legislators/assembly/2906