Chanz Green
State assemblyWisconsin
District74th
Term startJanuary 3, 2023
PredecessorBeth Meyers
Birth nameChanz Jeffery Green
Birth dateJanuary 29, 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeWisconsin, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationNorthwood Technical College
University of Wisconsin, Extension
WebsiteCampaign website

Chanz Jeffery Green (born January 29, 1991) is an American business owner and Republican politician from Bayfield County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 74th Assembly district since January 2023.

Biography

Chanz Green was born and raised in rural northwest Wisconsin. He graduated from Amery High School and went to work in municipal utilities in Amery, Wisconsin, and rose to become assistant director of public works in Amery. In the meantime, he furthered his education with certificates from Northwood Technical College and University of Wisconsin–Extension programs.[1]

In 2019, he was hired as utilities manager for Ashland, Wisconsin, and worked on a major redesign of the city's wastewater treatment system to prevent wastewater from overflowing into Lake Superior. Throughout these years he has also worked as a volunteer firefighter.[2]

In 2021, he became the owner of a bar in Cable, Wisconsin, and started an event business to rent tables, chairs, and tents for outdoor events.[2]

Political career

Because of his bar ownership, Green became involved with the Tavern League of Wisconsin, a trade association with extensive political influence in the state. In January 2022, incumbent state representative Beth Meyers announced that she would not seek another term in the Assembly that Fall, creating an open seat in the 74th Assembly district.[3] Green announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination three months later.[4] He defeated electrician John Schey in the Republican primary and went on to face Democratic farmer John Adams in the general election.[5] The 74th Assembly district has recently featured some of the closest elections in the state, and the 2022 was no exception —Green won by a margin of just 1,730 votes.[6]

He took office in January 2023.

Personal life and family

Chanz Green lives with his long-term girlfriend, Katie, in the rural town of Lincoln, in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.[2] Green is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is a member of the National Rifle Association of America, Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, and Hunter Nation.[1]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2022–present)

YearElectionDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality
2022Primary[7]Aug. 9Chanz GreenRepublican4,32767.41%John A. ScheyRep.2,08432.47%6,4192,243
General[8]Nov. 8Chanz GreenRepublican16,00652.84%John AdamsDem.14,27647.13%30,2931,730
2024Primary[9]Aug. 13Chanz J. Green (inc)Republican3,95556.43%Scott Allen HarbridgeRep.3,03443.29%7,008921
General[10]Nov. 5Chanz J. Green (inc)Republican23,39662.44%Jeanne Rand BruceDem.14,05137.50%37,4689,345

References

  1. ^ Nelson, Shelley (October 22, 2022). "Adams, Green seek 74th District seat in Wisconsin Assembly". Superior Telegram. Archived October 25, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find Out Why Chanz is the Best Fit for the 74th Assembly District". Chanz Green for State Assembly. Archived August 5, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "State Rep. Beth Meyers announces she will not run for re-election". WJFW-TV. January 6, 2022. Archived January 7, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ashland man announces candidacy for Assembly". Ashland Daily Press. April 12, 2022. Archived April 14, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary – 8/9/2022. Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. p. 56. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election – 11/8/2022. Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 21, 2022. p. 26. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  7. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 Partisan Primary – 8/9/2022. Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2022. p. 56. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  8. ^ Canvass Results for 2022 General Election - 11/8/2022. Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022. p. 26. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  9. ^ County by County Report - 2024 Partisan Primary. Wisconsin Elections Commission. August 26, 2024. p. 173. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  10. ^ County by County Report - 2024 General Election. Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 27, 2024. p. 74. Retrieved July 9, 2025.