Press Kit

Below you will find a short biography and official photographs available for download. For media requests and additional materials, please contact the office at 608-266-9170 or Sen.Agard@legis.wisconsin.gov.

A lifelong Madison resident, East High and UW-Madison graduate, and proud mom of four sons, Senator Melissa Agard is dedicated to moving Wisconsin forward.

Senator Agard was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in November 2012 and the Wisconsin State Senate in November 2020, where she currently serves as the Senate Democratic Leader. She represents the 16th Senate District, encompassing much of the north, east, and south sides of Dane County.

During her time in the legislature she has championed policies that support and strengthen our communities, ensure government works for the ordinary people of Wisconsin, and build an economy that works for all of us.