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Wisconsin presidential 2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election no 2003 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 2003 2011 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 2011 April 3, 2007 150x150px Tom Hinz Nonpartisan politician 22,324 57.84% 150x150px Alan Lasee Nonpartisan politician 16,228 42.05% County Executive Carol Kelso Nonpartisan 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.Brinkmann Paul Brown Co. executive won't seek re-election Green Bay Press-Gazette December 1, 2006 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177594485/ July 27, 2025
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.Brinkmann Paul Hinz faces questions from GOP faithful Green Bay Press-Gazette February 13, 2007 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177595901/ July 27, 2025 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.Brinkmann Paul Former sheriff Hinz runs away from opponents in primary win Green Bay Press-Gazette February 21, 2007 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177596008/ July 27, 2025
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.Vote for Lasee to lead the county Green Bay Press-Gazette April 1, 2007 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177596190/ July 27, 2025
Hinz ultimately defeated Lasee in a landslide, winning the election with 58 percent of the vote.Walter Tony Hinz 'overwhelmed' by support of voters Green Bay Press-Gazette April 4, 2007 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177596119/ July 27, 2025
Primary election
Candidates
Tom Hinz, former County Sheriff, former County SupervisorBrinkmann Paul Hinz to run for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette November 12, 2006 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177594861/ July 27, 2025
Alan Lasee, State SenatorSrubas Paul Lasee seeks county executive seat The Herald Times Reporter December 15, 2006 Manitowoc, Wisconsin A2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-times-reporter/177594704/ July 27, 2025
Patrick Evans, County SupervisorBrinkmann Paul Evans 2nd candidate for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette November 29, 2006 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177595007/ July 27, 2025
Declined
Carol Kelso, incumbent County Executive
Results
Primary election resultsBROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION - FEBRUARY 20, 2007 February 23, 2007 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/2007/2007febel45.pdf July 10, 2025
Tom Hinz Nonpartisan candidate 16,099 51.56%
Alan Lasee Nonpartisan candidate 8,505 27.24%
Patrick Evans Nonpartisan candidate 6,560 21.01%
write-ins 60 0.19%
31,224 100.00%
General election
Results
2007 Brown County Executive electionBROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN - 2007 GENERAL ELECTION - APRIL 3, 2007 April 5, 2007 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/2007/2007aprel45.pdf July 10, 2025
Tom Hinz Nonpartisan candidate 22,324 57.84%
Alan Lasee Nonpartisan candidate 16,228 42.05%
write-ins 43 0.11%
38,595 100.00%
References
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