Endorsements
Elected Officials
Representative Lisa Subeck: “In this seat, we need an experienced legislator. Kelda has the skills and dedication to hit the ground running and deliver what our constituents deserve. I know her passion and progressive values, but it’s her abilities and record that make her the best person to succeed Sen. Risser.”
Representative Dianne Conway Hesselbein: “Kelda is exactly the leader we need in the State Senate right now. She’s been fighting for working families, for women’s rights, for the environment, her whole career — and she has the legislative experience to get things done for Wisconsinites.”
Senator Lena Taylor: “Kelda is a champion and a fighter for the people. As a colleague, I know how hard she works. I know her fight, I know her intellectual capital, I have watched her over the years have courage to do what is right, when others would not. She’d make a great senator and would inspire so many. We need her passion and experience in the State Senate. I enthusiastically support Kelda Roys for Senate!”
Madison Alder Sheri Carter: “Kelda is an experienced legislator and caring community leader. She is passionate about affordable and fair housing, and economic and racial justice. I’m proud to support her as our next State Senator.”
Madison Alder Arvina Martin: “I’m supporting Kelda because she is driven, has the experience we need, and does her homework. She will be an advocate for us on any issue that we face. Part of her homework is asking questions, and actually listening to what people have to say. She will fight for us — and has — on all the issues that matter.”
Madison Alder Keith Furman: “I’m excited to support Kelda to be our next senator. She has the experience and focus necessary to be a strong advocate for our district. Her progressive values are exactly what we need at the capitol.”
Madison Alder Amanda Hall*: “Kelda is the sort of person who gets up 5 times a night to nurse her newborn while running for governor and representing her legal and real estate clients, and that is the kind of force of nature I want in the capitol.”
Madison Alder Matt Phair*: “Kelda is the exact type of person I want to represent us in the Senate. She is a pragmatic progressive who has a history of fighting for the values we hold dear and experience bringing different interests together to achieve results. In this time of uncertainty, our community is yearning for a principled leader who can get things done. Kelda is that person!”
Madison Alder Denise DeMarb*: “I’m thrilled to support Kelda for State Senate. Kelda has vision for our future and the drive to see it through. Now more than ever a proven leader is needed in the Senate. At this time of uncertainty, Kelda gives me hope that we can solve our challenges.”
Madison Alder Mark Clear*: “Kelda has the tenacious yet compassionate leadership style we need serving us in the legislature. She is ideally suited to carry Fred Risser’s legacy forward.”
Madison Alder Chris Schmidt*: “It’s not enough to have progressive values – we need a state senator who will build effective coalitions and work tirelessly to elect a Democratic majority. I’ve seen Kelda in action and know she is by far the best candidate to bring the energy and skills we need to the Senate.”
Madison Alder Lauren Cnare*: “There is no one better than Kelda to represent us. She has varied and immediately applicable experience in our government and our community. She’s able to get right to work, leading on the issues that are important to me and my neighbors.”
Dane Co. Supervisor Tim Kiefer: “Kelda is an intelligent, collaborative, and thoughtful leader. She was my State Representative and has always been responsive to her constituents. Kelda is the proven leader we need right now. I strongly endorse Kelda Roys for State Senate.”
Sen. Lena Taylor
State Senate
Sen. Jessica King
State Senate*
Rep. Lisa Subeck
State Assembly
Rep. Tip McGuire
State Assembly
Rep. Amanda Stuck
State Assembly
Ali Muldrow
Madison School Board Member
Savion Castro
Madison School Board Member
Sup. Richard Kilmer
Dane Co. Board
Sup. Tim Kiefer
Dane Co. Board
Sup. Steve Peters
Dane Co. Board
Sup. Matt Veldran
Dane Co. Board
Ald. Arvina Martin
Madison Common Council
Ald. Keith Furman
Madison Common Council
Ald. Denise DeMarb
Madison Common Council President*
Ald. Mark Clear
Madison Common Council President*
Ald. Amanda Hall
Madison Common Council*
Ald. Matt Phair
Madison Common Council*
Ald. Chris Schmidt
Madison Common Council President*
Ald. Lauren Cnare
Madison Common Council President*
Ald. Julia Arata-Fratta
Fitchburg City Council
Ald. Emily Kuhn
Middleton City Council
Ald. Emily Rose Lindsey
Sun Prairie Common Council
Ald. Molly Grupe
Monona City Council
Bryan Kennedy
Mayor of Glendale
*retired/former
Community Leaders
John Matthews, former MTI President
Khary Penebaker
Fatou Ceesay
Martha Love
Jennifer Rosen Heinz
Glorily López
Allison Martinson
Sarah Miller
Jessica Katzenmeyer
Jesse Pycha-Holst
Nino Amato
Kate Barimko
Alyssa & Mike Mueller
Alyssa Mahaffey
Amanda Jovaag
Anna Landmark
Arthur Thexton & Dori Davenport Thexton
Bianca Shaw
Bill Parsons
Bridget Finke
Britta & Ben Lindberg
Caroline Fuchs & Hosung Shin
Cara and Alex Faris
Cecely Castillo & Matt Fortney
Jeremy Tunis
Emily Feinstein
Eric Finch
Marilyn Townsend
John “Sly” Sylvester
Jake & Katie Hajdu
Juscha Robinson
Khrys Riley
Laura & Matt Tills
Linda Greene
Mara Jarvis
Margaret McEntire
Kathy Utley
Meagan Holman
Megan Stoltz
Mike & Ellen Carlson
Mindy Wara Maciolek
Nichole Yunk Todd & Lee Todd
Madeline O’Connor
Sachin Chheda
Sonya Newenhouse
Theron O’Connor & Demaris Brinton
Timeka Rumph
Vicky Selkowe & Barney Chastain
William O’Connor & Krista Roys
And many more!