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Quick facts for kids Jason Fields
Fields in 2022
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 11th district
In office January 3, 2017 – January 4, 2021
Preceded by	Mandela Barnes
Succeeded by	Dora Drake
In office January 3, 2005 – January 7, 2013
Preceded by	Johnnie E. Morris-Tatum
Succeeded by	Mandela Barnes
Personal details
Born	(1974-01-29) January 29, 1974 (age 51) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	La Tasha
Residences	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alma mater	Cardinal Stritch University (B.S., 2014)
Profession	Finance
Salary	$52,999
Website	State Assembly website Personal twitter

Jason M. Fields (born January 29, 1974) is an American politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He used to work as a stockbroker, a financial advisor, and a banker.

Jason Fields was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for six terms. These terms were from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2017 to 2021. In 2020, he ran for Milwaukee City Comptroller, which is a top financial job for the city. He lost that election by a small number of votes.

About Jason Fields

Jason Fields was born in Milwaukee on January 29, 1974. His parents are Johnie Fields Jr and Debra Fields. He finished high school at Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1992.

Before becoming a politician, he worked in finance. He was a stockbroker, helping people buy and sell stocks. He was also a financial advisor, giving advice on money matters. Plus, he worked as a banker. He is also a certified instructor who teaches people about managing their money.

As an adult, Jason went back to college. In 2014, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. He got this degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. He is also a member of several groups, like the Prince Hall Masons and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

His Time in Public Office

Fields in 2010

Jason Fields was very active in the Democratic Party in Wisconsin. He was the Chairman for the Fourth Congressional District. He held other important roles within the party too.

He was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2004. He was re-elected three times after that, from 2006 to 2010. In the Assembly, he worked on many different committees. These committees dealt with topics like money, insurance, jobs, and education. He even led the committee on financial institutions from 2009 to 2011. He also worked on committees for transportation, economic growth, and city issues.

Losing an Election in 2012

In 2012, Jason Fields ran for re-election but lost in the Democratic primary election. A primary election is when members of the same political party vote to choose who will represent them in the main election. He lost to Mandela Barnes.

Mandela Barnes brought up some issues during the campaign. He talked about Fields's support for a program that helps pay for private school tuition. He also mentioned Fields's views on companies that offer "payday loans." These loans can have very high interest rates. Jason Fields was one of two experienced Democratic politicians from Milwaukee who lost their primary elections that year. Their challengers said they were too moderate, meaning not liberal enough, for their districts.

Returning to the Assembly in 2016

In 2016, Mandela Barnes decided to run for a different political job. This left Jason Fields's old Assembly seat open. So, Fields decided to run for the seat again. He won the Democratic primary election against Darrol D. Gibson. In the main election, he ran unopposed, meaning no one else ran against him. This allowed him to return to the Assembly.

Running for Comptroller in 2020

In 2020, Jason Fields decided to run for Milwaukee City Comptroller. This job involves managing the city's money. He did very well in the primary election in February, getting 43% of the votes. However, he was narrowly defeated in the general election by Aycha Sawa, who was the deputy comptroller.

Fields raised concerns about how Sawa handled an audit related to lead pipes in the city. He felt her report was misleading. The 2020 election was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin.

Deciding to Leave Office

On May 12, 2020, Jason Fields announced that he would not run for re-election to the Assembly. He shared a press release explaining his decision. He said that after thinking about his future and talking with his wife, La Tasha Fields, he decided not to seek another term.

Elections

Jason Fields has participated in several elections. Here is a summary of his election history:

• In 2004, he won the Democratic primary and then the general election for the Wisconsin Assembly, 11th District.
• He was re-elected in 2006, 2008, and 2010 for the same Assembly seat.
• In 2012, he lost the Democratic primary for his Assembly seat to Mandela Barnes.
• In 2016, he won the Democratic primary and then the general election to return to the Wisconsin Assembly, 11th District.
• He was re-elected in 2018 for the Assembly.
• In 2020, he won the primary election for Milwaukee City Comptroller but lost the general election to Aycha Sawa.