Chris Larson

Christopher J. Larson (born November 12, 1980) is an American Democratic politician and a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing southeast Milwaukee County since 2011.

He graduated from Thomas More High School in 1999 and earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a minor in political science.

[5][6] In April 2008, Larson was elected Milwaukee County Supervisor on a platform of improving public transportation, parks and education.

[7] As supervisor, he supported economic development efforts near the Milwaukee airport, participated in a coalition to save the Hoan Bridge from destruction and authored legislation to enhance public parks.

[17] Following Democrats poor showing in 2014 elections, Larson resigned as Senate Minority Leader on November 11, 2014.

[28][29] Larson and his Democratic colleagues all signed on to a proposed constitutional amendment (2013 SJR 74) to reverse Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage.

[33] In early 2016, Larson and a group of environmental advocates and organizations led a fight against a bill that would have made it easier for Wisconsin water utility systems to be taken over by non-Wisconsin, for-profit companies and corporations.

[35] For 2020, some of Larson's main legislative issues include public education in Milwaukee, addressing climate change issues, tackling lawmaker corruption,[36] improving access to senior care, and improving infrastructure in areas such as childcare[37] and public transportation.

He announced his candidacy on May 26, 2021,[42] but withdrew from the Democratic primary on August 3, 2021, endorsing fellow Milwaukeean Mandela Barnes.

Larson in 2010
Larson at the protest on March 12, 2011
Larson and State Senator Lena Taylor at speaking at the protest at the Wisconsin State Capitol on March 13, 2011