2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election

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2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election
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NomineeTom Hinz Alan Lasee
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote22,32416,228
Percentage57.84%42.05%
County Executive before election

Carol Kelso
Nonpartisan

Elected County Executive

Tom Hinz
Nonpartisan

The 2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election took place on April 3, 2007, following a primary election on February 20, 2007. Incumbent County Executive Carol Kelso did not run for a second term. [1]

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Three candidates ran to succeed her: former Sheriff Tom Hinz, State Senator Alan Lasee, and County Supervisor Patrick Evans. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, all three were Republicans, though Hinz, was a moderate Republican who endorsed former County Executive Nancy Nusbaum, a Democrat, in her 2006 bid for Congress and attracted support from local Democrats. [2] In the primary election, Hinz placed first by a wide margin, winning 52 percent of the vote to Lasee's 27 percent and Evans's 21 percent. [3]

In the general election, Lasee was endorsed by the Green Bay Press-Gazette , which praised him for his "straight-from-the-shoulder approach," "his proven commitment to both fiscal conservatism and property rights," and "proven ability to lead." The Press-Gazette noted that while Hinz "has proven his commitment" to the county, he "seemed content to do little to distinguish himself or show leadership" as a member of the County Board. [4]

Hinz ultimately defeated Lasee in a landslide, winning the election with 58 percent of the vote. [5]

Primary election

Candidates

Declined

Results

Primary election results [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Tom Hinz 16,099 51.56%
Nonpartisan Alan Lasee 8,505 27.24%
Nonpartisan Patrick Evans6,56021.01%
Write-in 600.19%
Total votes31,224 100.00%

General election

Results

2007 Brown County Executive election [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Tom Hinz 22,324 57.84%
Nonpartisan Alan Lasee16,22842.05%
Write-in 430.11%
Total votes38,595 100.00%

References

  1. 1 2 Brinkmann, Paul (December 1, 2006). "Brown Co. executive won't seek re-election". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ Brinkmann, Paul (February 13, 2007). "Hinz faces questions from GOP faithful". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-3. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ Brinkmann, Paul (February 21, 2007). "Former sheriff Hinz runs away from opponents in primary win". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Vote for Lasee to lead the county". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. April 1, 2007. p. A-13. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  5. ↑ Walter, Tony (April 4, 2007). "Hinz 'overwhelmed' by support of voters". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ Brinkmann, Paul (November 12, 2006). "Hinz to run for county executive". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-3. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ Srubas, Paul (December 15, 2006). "Lasee seeks county executive seat". The Herald Times Reporter . Manitowoc, Wisconsin. p. A2. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ Brinkmann, Paul (November 29, 2006). "Evans 2nd candidate for county executive". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-3. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ "BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2007" (PDF). Brown County Clerk. February 23, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ "BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 GENERAL ELECTION - APRIL 3, 2007" (PDF). Brown County Clerk. April 5, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
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