Pam Galloway Explained

Pam Galloway
State:Wisconsin
State Senate:Wisconsin
District:29th
Term Start:January 3, 2011
Term End:March 16, 2012
Preceded:Russ Decker
Succeeded:Jerry Petrowski
Party:Republican
Birth Date:11 September 1955
Profession:Physician
Spouse:Dr. Christopher Magiera

Pam Galloway (born September 11, 1955) is an American physician and surgeon and a former Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 29th District from 2011 through her resignation on March 16, 2012.

Early life and career

Galloway graduated with a BA from the University of Chicago in 1976, and earned her MD from the University of Virginia in 1980. Galloway is a member of a number of medical committees, and was the past Chairperson of the Marathon Republican Party.

Political career

Wisconsin Senate

She was elected to the Wisconsin Senate in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Russ Decker.[1] [2] [3]

She had been facing an effort to recall her from office.[4] However, on March 16, 2012, Galloway announced her resignation from office due to health issues in her family,[5] leaving the Senate evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Galloway's seat was filled in the recall election, which had already been scheduled.[6] She was succeeded by fellow Republican Jerry Petrowski.

Indiana politics

Following her resignation Galloway relocated to Warsaw, Indiana as to be closer to members of her extended family. In 2014 she chaired the campaign committee for Republican Curt Nisly, who was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2014.[7] [8] In May 2015 Galloway announced she would run to succeed Marlin Stutzman in the United States House of Representatives for Indiana's 3rd congressional district.[9] Soon after she was joined by Indiana state senator Jim Banks and later by state senator Liz Brown.[10] [11] During the campaign, Galloway largely self-funded her efforts, mustering up $388,095 by the end of the primary campaign.[12] [13] In the primary election, Galloway came in fourth place with 7.03% of the vote.[14]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Senate (2010)

YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2010Primary[15] Republican10,35170.45%Rep.4,33229.49%14,6926,019
General[16] Republican32,64052.26%Dem.29,74247.62%62,4522,898

U.S. House, Indiana's 3rd district (2016)

YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2016Primary[17] Republican46,53334.29%Rep.42,73231.50%135,6983,801
Rep.33,65424.80%
Rep.9,5437.03%
Rep.1,9701.45%
Rep.1,2660.93%

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=Senate&district=29&display=bio Wisconsin Senate
  2. http://pamgalloway.com/ Campaign Website
  3. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System.
  4. Web site: Recall Election Information. Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. 6 December 2011. 27 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110727040224/http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/recall. dead.
  5. Web site: State Sen. Galloway to resign, leaving Senate split. March 16, 2012. Patrick Marley. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  6. http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/state-sen-galloway-to-resign-4c4jk6e-142927885.html State Sen. Galloway to resign, leaving Senate split
  7. Web site: Costello . Becca . April 29, 2016 . Election Preview: U.S. House District 3 . December 2, 2024 . Indiana Public Media.
  8. News: November 5, 2014 . Republicans Sweep County, Local State Elections . December 2, 2024 . InkFreeNews.
  9. News: January 6, 2016 . Dr. Pam Galloway Files Candidacy For 3rd District . December 2, 2024 . InkFreeNews.
  10. News: Roth . Patrick . May 12, 2015 . Third District Candidates . December 2, 2024 . WSBT 22.
  11. Web site: Liz Brown to announce bid for U.S. Congress . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150717095515/http://www.21alive.com/news/local/Liz-Brown-running-for-US-Congress-303458281.html . July 17, 2015 . December 2, 2024 . 21Alive.
  12. News: Francisco . Brian . July 13, 2015 . US House hopeful lends campaign $50,000 . The Journal Gazette.
  13. Web site: 2016 Election United States House - Indiana 3rd . December 2, 2024 . fec.gov.
  14. Web site: Groppe . Maureen . May 3, 2016 . Banks wins crowded GOP race to replace Stutzman . December 2, 2024 . IndyStar.
  15. Results of Fall Primary Election - 09/14/2010 . October 4, 2010 . Wisconsin State Elections Board . 16-17 . December 2, 2024 . Wisconsin Historical Society.
  16. Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2010 . December 1, 2010 . . 17 . December 2, 2024 . Wisconsin Historical Society.
  17. May 3, 2016 Primary Election . May 23, 2016 . Indiana Election Division . December 2, 2024 . Indiana Secretary of State.