Trevor Jung

Trevor Jung graduated from J.I. Case High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

His career experience includes working as the transit & mobility director for the City of Racine, on the Racine Common Council, and as the governor’s appointment to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. He has been affiliated with the Democratic Party of Racine County and the Racine Symphony Orchestra.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have a story that is uniquely American. I was adopted from an orphanage halfway across the world and raised in Racine, Wisconsin by my dad, a small business owner and fourth-generation Racinian. I grew up in Racine public schools, surrounded by neighbors who worked hard, cared deeply, and believed in this community. Those values shaped who I am.

After graduating from UW–Milwaukee, I came home and was elected twice as a Racine Alderman before being appointed as Racine’s Director of Transit and Mobility. As Alderman, I worked to improve city services, make government more responsive, and expand access to opportunity for working families. In my current role, I’ve worked to modernize public transportation, expand access to jobs, school, and doctor’s appointments.

Through that work, I saw how state government too often wasn’t doing everything it could. Instead of being an ally, continued divestment from communities like ours has made it harder to build the future we all believe in.

I’m running for State Senate to give back to the place that gave me everything. Southeast Wisconsin is ready for a new way forward and my vision is simple: lower costs for necessary expenses like childcare and housing, build an economy that allows our young people to stay here, and ensure communities like ours from Racine to Greenfield get our fair share back from Madison.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Rooted in Community, Committed to Service

I was born halfway across the world and adopted by my father, a fourth-generation Racinian and small business owner. I will always be a proud product of my hometown. After graduating from Racine Public School and the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, I came back to become the youngest person elected to the Racine Common Council in more than a century, where I worked to expand service access for working families and seniors. As Racine’s Transit Director, I have modernized the fleet and launched the city’s first transit app to better connect residents to work, school, healthcare, and opportunity. Now, I am running for State Senate to continue serving the community that gave me everything.Build an Affordable Economy for Everybody

Across Southeast Wisconsin, too many hardworking families are being squeezed as the price of everyday essential goods and services like gas, groceries and childcare rise faster than our wages. Too many young people feel they must leave home to find economic opportunity in another city or another state. I believe in building an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. That means attracting more jobs to our region and raising wages, taking on corporate consolidation to lower costs, and expanding access to apprenticeships and skills training in order to create real pathways to family-supporting careers right here at home so every resident has the chance to build a secure future.A New Way

For too long, Madison has asked our communities to wait their turn and settle for less. We pay our taxes like everyone else, yet we don’t see our fair share come back. We get less funding for our schools, less investment in our healthcare and infrastructure, and less opportunity for our working families to get ahead. I do not accept this status quo and will fight to change it. I will stand up for Southeast Wisconsin in the State Senate and make sure our money comes back to us — back into safer neighborhoods, better schools, better roads, and a brighter future for our young people. No more scraps from Madison — we will finally get our fair share. It’s time our communities get what we deserve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We can build a stronger future through investment in public transit and infrastructure. Transit is not just about buses and routes, it’s about economic opportunity. Our region sits in one of the most strategic economic corridors in America, between Milwaukee and Chicago, yet too many people in our region cannot take advantage. With investments in modern, efficient transit, we can connect workers to employers, students to training, seniors to healthcare, and businesses to talent. Transit unlocks our potential, attracts new industries and more jobs, reduces commutes for working families, and keeps our economy moving forward.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I grew up to believe you leave a place better than you found it. Simply put, I’d like that to be my legacy.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

The first bill I would introduce is my own Affordability Omnibus, a practical package to lower costs for working families in many different sectors. On housing, it would incentivize first-time homebuyers, expand workforce housing near jobs and transit, and curb corporate speculation in single-family homes. It would make childcare more affordable by stabilizing local providers and cutting out-of-pocket costs for parents. It would cap prescription drug costs by giving the state authority to negotiate prices and limit spikes on lifesaving medications. Finally, it would create a refundable tax credit to help low-income families cover essentials like groceries, gas, and utilities. Every piece is designed to ease pressure on households and strengthen local economies.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

State Senator Tim Carpenter

State Senator Bob Wirch

Former State Senator John Lehmann

Former State Senator Kim Plache

State Representative Karen Kirsch

State Representative Tip McGuire

State Representative Christine Siniki

State Representative Angelito Tenorio

Former State Representative Jeffrey Neubauer

Former State Representative Bob Turner

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwomen Marcelia Nicholson

Racine County Board Supervisor Eric Hopkins

Racine County Board Supervisor Tom Rutkowski

Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis

Ret. Racine Chief of Police Art Howell

Greenfield Schoolboard Member Rob Hansen