RECAP: April 2022 Election

Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed candidates won more races in the April 2022 election than ever before. We endorsed over 100 candidates in local races – with 70 winning. Once in office, these elected officials will shape clean energy policy and defend our freedom to vote. We're excited to see how these leaders will take significant, tangible climate action based on the needs and vision of their communities.

Despite record out-of-state spending and unprecedented attack ads, our endorsed candidates fought positive, issue-based campaigns. Even in the biggest races with the most money, we were able to fight, shift the narrative, and win.

In Eau Claire, a majority of our endorsed candidates won and will continue to grow the city as a leader in climate action. All of our Appleton endorsed candidates won their races and will partner with our campaign to transition the city to 100 percent clean energy. In La Crosse County, we defended a pro-conservation majority against heavy opposition spending. Our success in Portage County will elevate and address clean water issues.

Your work in this election was more important than ever. The extreme threat to democracy and urgency of addressing climate change demanded your action and dedication – and you delivered. In these challenging times, the conservation voter movement continues to grow in communities across Wisconsin. Thank you and congratulations.

We are proud and excited to have supported these current and future leaders of the state we love and call home.

KEY: W = win; L = lost; U = uncontested

Tristan Kendrick - L Brown County Board District 1
Rachel Maes - L Brown County Board District 2
Amanda Chu - L Brown County Board District 3
Noah Reif - L Brown County Board District 4
Liv Miller - L Brown County Board District 5
Kathy Lefebvre - W Brown County Board District 6
Tom Friberg - W Brown County Board District 7
Megan Borchardt - W Brown County Board District 8
Morgan Fuller - W Brown County Board District 15
Ken Mika - L Brown County Board District 22
Barbara Dorff - L Green Bay Common Council District 1
Jim Hutchison - W Green Bay Common Council District 2
Lynn Gerlach - L Green Bay Common Council District 3
Aron Obrecht - L Green Bay Common Council District 6
Randy Scannell - W Green Bay Common Council District 7
Laura Laitinen-Warren - W Green Bay Area Public School Board Trustee
Bryan Milz - W Green Bay Area Public School Board Trustee
Pamela Gantz - W De Pere City Council District 2
Tom Karban - L Marinette City Council At-Large
Roberta Filicky-Peneski - W Sheboygan City Council District 2
Zachary Rust - W Sheboygan City Council District 8
Andre Walton - L Sheboygan City Council District 10
Israel Del Toro - W Appleton City Council District 4
Denise Fenton - W Appleton City Council District 6
Nate Wolff - W Appleton City Council District 12
Austin Hammond - W Menasha City Council District 4
Kristen Sandvick - L Neenah City Council District 1
Kelly Fahrenkrug - L Winnebago County Board District 7
Andy Buck - W Winnebago County Board District 24
Eric Olson - L Portage County Executive
Vinnie Miresse - U Portage County Board District 1
Lionel Weaver - W Portage County Board District 3
Shaun Przbylski - W Portage County Board District 6
Joan Honl - W Portage County Board District 8
Andrew Rockman - W Portage County Board District 9
Bob Gifford - W Portage County Board District 10
Ed Morganroth, Jr. - L Portage County Board District 14
Lee Lukaszewicz - L Portage County Board District 15
Mike Olson - W Portage County Board District 16
Suzanne Oehlke - W Portage County Board District 17
Amberle Schwartz - L Portage County Board District 19
Greg Hakala - W Portage County Board District 20
Ray Reser - L Portage County Board District 25
Thomas Leek - L Stevens Point City Council District 8
Emily Voight - W Calumet County Board District 1
Alicia Halvensleben - W Waukesha City Council District 11
Patricia Stone - L Wauwatosa City Council District 3
David Lewis - W Wauwatosa City Council District 4
Joe Phillips - W Wauwatosa City Council District 6
Eric Couto - W Village of Shorewood Village Trustee
Alyssa Williams - L Kenosha County Board District 8
John Franco - W Kenosha County Board District 13
LaVerne Jaros - L Kenosha County Board District 16
Kim Lewis - L Kenosha County Board District 23
Tom Rutkowski - W Racine County Board District 3
Christian De Jong - L Racine County Board District 15
Kevin Leavy - W Beloit City Council At-Large
Genia Stevens - L Beloit City Council At-Large
Markese Terrell - W Beloit City Council At-Large
Nick Metz - L Lafayette County Board District 3
Kriss Marion - W Lafayette County Board District 8
Sue Nelson - U Green County Board District 10
Erica Roth - L Green County Board District 24
Todd Larson - W Green County Board District 25
Tracy Littlejohn - L La Crosse County Board District 2
David Pierce - W La Crosse County Board District 3
Maureen Freedland - U La Crosse County Board District 4
Grant Mathu - W La Crosse County Board District 5
Sharon Hampson - L La Crosse County Board District 7
Dawn Wacek - W La Crosse County Board District 9
Kim Cable - W La Crosse County Board District 10
Monica Kruse - W La Crosse County Board District 15
Rick Cornforth - W La Crosse County Board District 19
Steve Doyle - W La Crosse County Board District 20
Vicki Burke - L La Crosse County Board District 21
Pam Viner - W La Crosse County Board District 22
Kristie Tweed - L La Crosse County Board District 24
Troy Gunderson - L La Crosse County Board District 26
Karen Keil - W La Crosse County Board District 28
Dillon Mader - W La Crosse County Board District 30
Todd Meyer - W Eau Claire County Board District 1
Joe Knight - W Eau Claire County Board District 3
Kevin Stelljes - L Eau Claire County Board District 8
Donald Mowry - L Eau Claire County Board District 9
Nancy Coffey - W Eau Claire County Board District 10
Nathan Otto - W Eau Claire County Board District 11
David Lehmkuhl - L Eau Claire County Board District 12
Judy Gatlin - W Eau Claire County Board District 14
Nick Smiar - W Eau Claire County Board District 15
David Hirsch - W Eau Claire County Board District 16
Thomas Vue - W Eau Claire County Board District 17
James Dunning - W Eau Claire County Board District 18
Jerry Wilkie - W Eau Claire County Board District 19
Nathan Anderson - L Eau Claire County Board District 20
Robin Leary - W Eau Claire County Board District 23
Heather DeLuka - W Eau Claire County Board District 24
Tami Schraufnagel - U Eau Claire County Board District 26
Missy Christopherson - W Eau Claire County Board District 29
Kate Beaton - W Eau Claire City Council At-Large
Joshua Miller - W Eau Claire City Council At-Large
Larry Mboga - W Eau Claire City Council At-Large
Charlie Johnson - W Eau Claire City Council At-Large
Tim Nordin - W Eau Claire Area School District Board Member
Stephanie Farrar - W Eau Claire Area School District Board Member
Marquell Johnson - W Eau Claire Area School District Board Member
Mike Rust - L Polk County Board District 6
John Bratt - L Polk County Board District 14
Luke Diaz - U City of Verona Mayor

Priority Races

We prioritized races where we have strong community connections, and where we know we can continue to organize around clean water, climate justice, and voter access. There are great candidates running for office across the state – we encourage you to see what's on your ballot in your hometown.

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Voter Resources

Voting rights in Wisconsin have been degraded in recent years, but it is still easy to vote. Use these resources to ensure you have a successful Election Day. Or better yet, cast an early vote. If you can't find what you're looking for here and still have questions about voting in Wisconsin give us a call at 608-661-0845 and we'll help find the answer.

Voter Resources

Voting rights in Wisconsin have been degraded in recent years, but it is still easy to vote. Use these resources to ensure you have a successful Election Day. Or better yet, cast an early vote. If you can't find what you're looking for here and still have questions about voting in Wisconsin give us a call at 608-661-0845 and we'll help find the answer.