Biography | Doug Harrod

32nd Assembly District Democrat

Doug Harrod is a Progressive Democrat in the 32nd Assembly District. He was the Democratic Party candidate in the fall 2008 election. Doug has the necessary energy and support to challenge the Republican Party with a progressive agenda. The demographics of this district are changing rapidly and favor a more progressive candidate. The results of the last election indicate he has created a strong base in traditionally Republican areas with a new vision desired by the residents.

Doug Harrod is a high school teacher at Badger High School and has 42 years of educational experience. He has been involved in small business ventures for nearly 20 years and has agricultural experience from earlier in his life. He understands both the satisfaction involved in agriculture and business ventures, as well as the problems and risks. Doug is a Lions Club member in Genoa City, Wisconsin. He is married to Kathryn, a health care professional, who is employed by Aurora Health Care as a Certified Nurse Midwife and at Marquette University as an Assistant Clinical Professor in their Nurse Midwifery Program. Doug and Kate have three children: Zachary, a 30 year old son; Megan, a 27 year old daughter and Mikaela, a 15 year old daughter. Zachary is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and works in Prague, Czech Republic as a missionary with Athletes in Action/Campus Crusade for Christ. Megan is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and is Marketing Director and Manager of four boutique hostels in Prague, Czech Republic. Megan has returned to the States this summer and presently is helping her father get elected (campaign consultant) and prepare for her wedding in Stillwater, MN (October 9th).Mikaela is a freshman at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. The family are members of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva and active in teaching, outreach and mission trip programs. Doug is a Council Member at Immanuel.

There are many important issues for Wisconsin residents following the exciting and historical elections of 2008. Wisconsin and the nation are facing challenges that require cooperation and compromise between elected officials. Many of the issues are interrelated between the state and national level. An example of this is the area of health care which continues to be a concern to residents. Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship will bring meaningful opportunities for employment in this difficult economic time. The care of the environment and support for the family farm are important in this district. The Smart Growth Plans to be implemented in 2010, will have a huge impact on the environment and agriculture. Education and the funding of public education are critical to all citizens, not just those of school age children. Residents must be able to feel comfortable relating their opinions to their representative and have a response in a timely manner.

Doug is planning an active and positive campaign as he prepares for another run at the 32nd District Assembly position. Look for him at your door or attending many community events to listen to the residents and explain his vision for the 32nd!