James Baumgart

James Baumgart (born December 22, 1938) is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

James Baumgart
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district
In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003
Preceded by	Calvin Potter
Succeeded by	Joe Leibham
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 26th district
In office January 7, 1991 – January 4, 1999
Preceded by	Calvin Potter
Succeeded by	Joe Leibham
Personal details
Born	(1938-12-22) December 22, 1938 (age 86) Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician

He was born in Gibson, Wisconsin, United States.^[1] He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin before attending the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Baumgart has served in the United States Army and has been active with the Boy Scouts of America and the Izaak Walton League. He is married and has one daughter from a previous marriage.

Political career

Baumgart was elected to the Senate in 1998. Previously, he had been a member of the Assembly from 1990 to 1996. He is a Democrat.