From 1983 to 1993, Russ D. Feingold served in the Wisconsin State Senate. From there, he represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate for eighteen years. 

Russ follows in the long progressive Wisconsin tradition of open government, fighting for families, and fiscal responsibility. Well known for leading the fight for campaign finance reform in the Senate, Russ has always championed efforts to limit the influence of special interests. Senator Feingold was also the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act, was the first senator to propose a timetable to exit Iraq, and believes we need a timetable to leave Afghanistan. In addition, Russ has always fought against unfair trade agreements like NAFTA and fought against financial deregulation.

Russ Feingold has the integrity, values, wisdom, and practical experience Wisconsin needs in its Governor.