2007 Outagamie County Executive election

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2007 Outagamie County Executive election
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 2003April 3, 2007 2011  
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NomineeToby PaltzerChuck Schmidt
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote14,0426,905
Percentage66.97%32.93%

County Executive before election

Toby Paltzer
Nonpartisan

Elected County Executive

Toby Paltzer
Nonpartisan

The 2007 Outagamie County Executive election took place on April 3, 2007, to select the County Executive of Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Incumbent County Executive Toby Paltzer ran for re-election to a third term, despite a pledge after his 2003 re-election to not seek another term. [1] He was challenged by County Board Supervisor Chuck Schmidt, [2] who campaigned on a need to cut spending. [3]

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The Post-Crescent endorsed Paltzer for re-election, noting that while "there are areas in which he can improve his leadership," the county "has operated fairly smoothly" under his leadership, and "he's the better choice over challenger Chuck Schmidt[.]" It noted that while Schmidt argued that there was a need to cut spending, "it's a fairly common [point] for political candidates to make, and Schmidt can't point to any specific areas or departments in which the county can cut back, despite his time on the board." [4]

Paltzer ultimately defeated Schmidt in a landslide, winning re-election with 67 percent of the vote. [5]

General election

Candidates

Results

2007 Outagamie County Executive election [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Toby Paltzer (inc.) 14,042 66.97%
Nonpartisan Chuck Schmidt6,90532.93%
Write-in 220.10%
Total votes20,969 100.00%

References

  1. 1 2 Squires, Susan (March 29, 2006). "Paltzer says he will seek third term as executive". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. p. C-1. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Paltzer, Schmidt vie to be Outagamie executive". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. January 3, 2007. p. A-1. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Squires, Susan (March 24, 2007). "Pair vies for seat as county exec: Schmidt aims to curb spending". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. p. B-1. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Paltzer is the top choice". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. March 25, 2007. p. C-10. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  5. Squires, Susan (April 4, 2007). "Paltzer wins third term". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. p. C-1. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Second hopeful seeks top post". The Post-Crescent . Appleton, Wisconsin. December 5, 2006. p. C-1. Retrieved July 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  7. "OUTAGAMIE COUNTY SPRING NON-PARTISAN ELECTION RESULTS" (PDF). Outagamie County Clerk. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 5, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2025.