About Alder John W. Duncan (he/him/his)

Alder John W. Duncan (he/him/his) was elected to serve the people of the First Aldermanic District in April 2023. He brings with him to the Common Council nearly two decades of experience in the legal healthcare and compliance fields. Alder Duncan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Christian University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He currently works as a Manager of Provider Network Contracting for Dean Health Plan.

Throughout his career, Alder Duncan has advocated for vulnerable and underserved populations, ranging from patients living with HIV/AIDS to families receiving Medicaid. He seeks to bring that same passion for advocacy and commitment to service to the Common Council on behalf of his constituents.

Alder Duncan lives in the 1000 Oaks neighborhood on the far west side of Madison with his husband, Tim, and two rescue dogs, Dolce and Makea.