Janel Brandtjen, born on March 27, 1966, is an American politician and businesswoman hailing from Waukesha County, Wisconsin. She has been serving as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 22nd Assembly district since January 2015.

Education:

• Brandtjen graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Marketing.

Business and Family:

• Alongside her husband, Rick, Janel Brandtjen owns Group One Marketing, an advertising agency based in Menomonee Falls.
• She is a proud mother of two children.

Political Career:

• In 2014, Brandtjen was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 22nd district, which covers northeast Waukesha County and southwest Washington County.
• Throughout her legislative career, she has advocated for legislation to prohibit the use of fetal tissue in research.
• Brandtjen has been an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, particularly regarding claims of election fraud in Wisconsin during the 2020 presidential election.

Recent Developments:

• In December 2022, Brandtjen announced her candidacy for the special election in Wisconsin’s 8th state senate district after incumbent Alberta Darling resigned.