Samba Baldeh
is the right choice for Wisconsin State Senate District 16.
I am running for State Senate District 16 as a Democrat to create a Wisconsin that works for all people, not just a few.
As I did when I served on both the Madison Common Council and in the Wisconsin State Assembly, I will bring together a diverse group of individuals and communities and encourage all to share their perspectives.
I will listen to these conversations and reflect what I’ve learned in my work as their State Senator.
As a public servant, and as a leader, I am confident that together we can succeed and bring about the change we all aspire to. Let’s start working on the recovery of Wisconsin.
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Meet Samba
As an elected official and community member, I have not forgotten my own experience of great poverty. I have also learned of the unmet needs of so many families and individuals in our community.
From Humble Roots…
I recall my childhood in the west African nation of The Gambia where most of my days were spent tending livestock in the bush and helping my nomadic parents.
Later, I attend a “western” school which required a six mile hike each way. I learned to read, speak English, and most importantly, that there was an exciting and unknown world out there for me to explore.
As a college student, I was active in the movement against the nation’s dictator and I soon knew that I had to leave my home and emigrate to the US for a viable future.
To Building A “Successful” Life
I was an IT Project Manager at American Family Insurance. My wife, Fatou and I own a new house on the northside. I serve in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I have attained what many would consider to be the American Dream.
In my second term on the Madison Common Council, I was honored to be elected Council President. As the Council President, I had the opportunity to work across the city, especially in the north and east areas of the city.
I’m excited to take what I learned on the Common Council and in the State Assembly and bring my experience to the State Senate.