2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election

2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election
	April 3, 2007
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]

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

Tom Hinz, former County Sheriff, former County Supervisor^[6]
Alan Lasee, State Senator^[7]
Patrick Evans, County Supervisor^[8]

Declined

Carol Kelso, incumbent County Executive^[1]

Results

Primary election results^[9]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Tom Hinz	16,099	51.56%
	Nonpartisan	Alan Lasee	8,505	27.24%
	Nonpartisan	Patrick Evans	6,560	21.01%
	Write-in		60	0.19%
Total votes			31,224	100.00%

General election

Results

2007 Brown County Executive election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Tom Hinz	22,324	57.84%
	Nonpartisan	Alan Lasee	16,228	42.05%
	Write-in		43	0.11%
Total votes			38,595	100.00%

References

^ ^a ^b 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.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ "Vote for Lasee to lead the county". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, Wisconsin. April 1, 2007. p. A-13. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ Srubas, Paul (December 15, 2006). "Lasee seeks county executive seat". The Herald Times Reporter. Manitowoc, Wisconsin. p. A2. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
^ 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.
^ "BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2007" (PDF). Brown County Clerk. February 23, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
^ "BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 GENERAL ELECTION - APRIL 3, 2007" (PDF). Brown County Clerk. April 5, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2025.

[Kelso-1] 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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