After being discharged from the Air Force, he worked for several years in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, installing voice and data communications networks. He subsequently worked for Grantsburg Telcom, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, for 28 years as an operations manager.[2][1]
Political career
Duke Tucker made his first run for elected office in 2024, running for an open seat on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors. He was elected without opposition in April 2024.[3] Before that election occurred, however, Tucker announced he would also be a candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly that fall, running in the 75th Assembly district. The 75th district had been significantly affected by the 2024 redistricting act, which drew the previous incumbent, David Armstrong, out of the district. Drawn into the district was 28th district incumbent Gae Magnafici, who then announced he would not run for re-election. The district was safely Republican, and Tucker faced two opponents in the Republican Party primary. He won the primary with nearly 50% of the vote,[4] and went on to win the general election with nearly 67%.[5] He is set to take office in January 2025.
Personal life and family
Duke Tucker is one of two children born to Larry Dale Tucker and his wife Patsy Lee (née Richter).[6]
Duke Tucker married Roxanne McKenzie. They have two children and reside in the town of West Marshland, Wisconsin.[2]
