Robert Cowles
Robert Cowles | |
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Cowles in 2011 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office April 21, 1987 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Don Hanaway |
| Succeeded by | Eric Wimberger |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – April 21, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Gus Menos |
| Succeeded by | James R. Charneski |
| Constituency | 6th Assembly district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Spafford Smith |
| Succeeded by | Mary Hubler |
| Constituency | 75th Assembly district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lewis Cowles III July 31, 1950 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Spouse |
Rebecca St. Clair (div. 2003) |
| Residence(s) | Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (BS) |
| Website | https://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/02/cowles/ |
Robert Lewis Cowles III (born July 31, 1950) is a retired American Republican politician from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He served 38 years as a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 2nd Senate district from 1987 to 2025. Before being elected to the Senate, he served four years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1983–1987).