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Jacob VandenPlas

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Jacob VandenPlas
Candidate for State Senate
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
Jacob VandenPlas, born in 1984, is a combat veteran who served 13 years in the Army with two tours in Iraq. He is also a farmer, co-owning Door County Farm LLC, and founded Door County (DC) Farm for Vets to help veterans learn farming. He announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 as a Republican, focusing on real-world leadership and accountability.
Top Priorities
  • Lowering the cost of living for working families
  • Supporting family farms and rural communities
  • Standing up for veterans and ensuring they receive the care they’ve earned
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