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| From ], Novak was the government and assistant editor of the ] newspaper from 1990 until his retirement in 2014. In 2012, Novak was elected mayor of Dodgeville, Wisconsin.<ref></ref> On November 4, 2014, Novak was elected to the ], as a ], by a margin of 59 votes that later increased to 64 votes. The ] opponent Dick Cates conceded the election, on November 13, 2014, instead of asking for a recount.<ref></ref> | From ], Novak was the government and assistant editor of the ] newspaper from 1990 until his retirement in 2014. In 2012, Novak was elected mayor of Dodgeville, Wisconsin.<ref></ref> On November 4, 2014, Novak was elected to the ], as a ], by a margin of 59 votes that later increased to 64 votes. The ] opponent Dick Cates conceded the election, on November 13, 2014, instead of asking for a recount.<ref></ref> | ||
| He is openly ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/jack_craver/meet-todd-novak-openly-gay-republican-assembly-candidate-from-dodgeville/article_d28cadc0-9814-11e3-9f66-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Meet Todd Novak, openly gay Republican Assembly candidate from Dodgeville|work=]|date=February 17, 2014}}</ref> On taking office, he will be one of four openly ] members of the ], alongside Sen. ] (D–]) and Reps. ] (D–Milwaukee) and ] (D–]). | |||
| Novak is the first openly gay Republican to serve in the Wisconsin state legislature. He is also one of just two openly gay Republican state legislators in the United States, alongside Ohio state representative Tim Brown. | |||
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| Todd Novak | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 51st district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Marklein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1965-04-23) April 23, 1965 (age 59) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Dodgeville, Wisconsin |
Todd D. Novak is an American newspaper editor and politician.
From Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Novak was the government and assistant editor of the Dodgeville Chronicle newspaper from 1990 until his retirement in 2014. In 2012, Novak was elected mayor of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. On November 4, 2014, Novak was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, as a Republican, by a margin of 59 votes that later increased to 64 votes. The Democratic opponent Dick Cates conceded the election, on November 13, 2014, instead of asking for a recount.
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