John T. Manske (born November 6, 1952) is an American politician.
[2] Manske worked as a part-time college instructor and production worker before beginning his political career.
He was elected as a Republican candidate to the Milton City Council in 1973.
In 1981, he won a special election to serve as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 47th district.
[5] In 1988, he was hired by the Illinois chapter of Common Cause to serve as its executive director.