Mark Spreitzer is a Democratic State Senator representing Wisconsin's 15th Senate District, sworn in on January 3, 2023. Born December 16, 1986, in Evanston, Illinois, he resides in Beloit with his husband Philip, their cat Otis, and backyard chickens. He is an active community member, serving on the board of the Welty Environmental Center and the Finance and Facilities Board of the United Church of Beloit.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Northside College Preparatory High School ; B.A. in Political Science, Beloit College .
• Early Career: Assistant Director of Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Support at Beloit College ; former intern for State Senator Judy Robson.
• Local Government: Beloit City Council , including Vice President and President ; Chair of Appointment Review Committee.
• State Assembly: Representative for 45th Assembly District ; Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair .
• State Senate: Elected 2022; Senate Democratic Caucus Chair ; Ranking Democratic Member on Committee on Government Operations, Labor, and Economic Development; Member of Committee on Agriculture and Revenue and Committee on Transportation and Local Government. Previously Senate Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair and Chair of Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Leadership: Senate Democratic Caucus Chair; Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair.
• Awards: Council on State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award ; Conservation Champion ; Champion of Economic Development Award ; Friend of the Family Farmer ; Protector Award ; Fair Wisconsin Community Advocate of the Year .
• Committees: Agriculture and Revenue; Government Operations, Labor, and Economic Development; Transportation and Local Government.
• Other: Co-sponsored marijuana-related legislation including Adult Use, Grow Your Own/Smoking Medical Marijuana, and Decriminalization.