Brown County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Ronald Vigil is an incumbent Brown County Supervisor for District 14, representing Allouez. He currently serves on the County Board of Supervisors, the Land Conservation Sub Committee, and the Planning, Development & Transportation Committee.

Priorities: Providing a voice for responsible spending and paying down county debt · Supporting continued investment in the community, including the airport, port, roads, bridges, streets, libraries, museum, and parks

Christopher Welch is a judge for the Indiana County Magisterial District in Pennsylvania. He won the seat in the general election on November 7, 2017.

Pete Borchardt is a candidate for the Brown County Board of Supervisors District 10 in Wisconsin, having advanced from the February 17, 2026 primary to the April 7, 2026 general election. The 44-year-old serves as co-chair for the Northeast Wisconsin Democratic Socialists of America and has three years of experience as a campground host for Brown County.

Priorities: Protecting against AI data centers and associated environmental and economic impacts · Protecting and strengthening community educational and cultural institutions like the NEW Zoo, Neville Museum, and Syble Hopp · Improving county roads and infrastructure

John Vander Leest is an incumbent member of the Brown County Board of Supervisors, having served since 2016. He was also a Green Bay City Council member from 2016 to 2022 and was reelected as Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court in 2022. Vander Leest is a property manager and small business owner.

Priorities: Advocating for fiscal responsibility, reducing property taxes, and ensuring county affordability · Maintaining and improving county roads and infrastructure · Supporting projects that create high-paying jobs and strengthen the local economy

Megan Borchardt is a Board Member for Brown County, Wisconsin, representing District 8. She has served on the Brown County Board for several years and was a candidate for re-election in April 2024. Borchardt also ran for Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court in 2022.

Priorities: Improving mental health access and awareness for the community · Ensuring fiscal responsibility by securing grants for county programs and paying down county debt · Enhancing emergency preparedness through after-action reports and additional staff for future crises

Rexton Manibog is running as a non-partisan candidate for the Brown County Board of Supervisors for District 8. A Brown County resident for nearly 30 years, he aims to be a voice for his community members and ensure decisions prioritize individuals and families. He is committed to financial transparency and greater accessibility of board members to residents.

Priorities: Responsible budgeting and infrastructure investment · Neighborhood safety · Accountability for local officials

Terry Rentmeester is a current member of the Brown County Board of Supervisors, representing District 15 in Wisconsin, having been sworn in in December 2024. She is running for election to the same seat in April 2026 and serves on the Public Safety Committee. Rentmeester brings a background in the financial industry to her role.

Priorities: Improving public safety and the criminal justice system, including addressing court backlogs and seeking funding for additional legal personnel. · Addressing homelessness, mental health services, and addiction issues. · Achieving county debt-free status by 2030 and balancing the budget.

Charles J. Collier ran for State Representative in the 8th Suffolk district in the 1994 Democratic Primary. He received 1,019 votes, representing 39.2% of the total votes cast in that contest.

Dixon Wolfe is a nonprofit manager and a lifelong Midwesterner who serves as an incumbent on the Brown County Board of Supervisors, representing District 23 in Wisconsin since April 2024. A Conservative, he focuses on organizational leadership and community engagement.

Priorities: enhancing public safety · combating human trafficking · ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship

Jonathan Zamaites is a candidate for the Brown County Board of Supervisors District 23 in Wisconsin. An applications engineer, he holds degrees in physics and social sciences. Zamaites is campaigning on a platform focused on increasing transparency, ensuring constituent feedback, and providing accountable representation to the residents of District 23.

Priorities: Increasing transparency and accountable representation · Promoting sustainable county growth, including infrastructure improvements and affordability · Expanding public transit access and promoting walkable, higher-density communities