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.
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. 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.
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.
Hinz ultimately defeated Lasee in a landslide, winning the election with 58 percent of the vote.
Primary election Candidates Tom Hinz, former County Sheriff, former County Supervisor Alan Lasee, State Senator Patrick Evans, County Supervisor
Declined Carol Kelso, incumbent County Executive
Results
General election Results
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