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Melissa Ratcliff

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State Senate D-16 · Wisconsin · Serving since 2025
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Melissa Ratcliff is an American Democratic politician who has represented District 16 in the Wisconsin State Senate since January 2025. Born in 1976 in Green Bay, she previously served in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 46th district during the 2023–2024 term. Before her legislative service, she spent six years on the Dane County Board of Supervisors and four years on the Cottage Grove village board.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
1
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
27
Cosponsored
861
Committees
7

Committee Assignments

7 committees
member·Administrative Rules
member·Information Policy and Technology
member·Legislative Audit
member·Retirement Systems Survey
member·Review of Administrative Rules
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District
Population
181,587
Median HH Income
$94K
Unemployment
2.2%
Bachelor's+
45.2%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
39.1
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
6.4%
HS or Higher
95.7%
Median Home Value
$363K
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.