To use the Toolbox Endorsements page, start by clicking the right-facing triangle next to State, County/Court of Appeals, and Municipal/School Board to display the candidates in that election. The offices are in alphabetical order.

We’ll be updating the tables as we learn of endorsements, so be sure to check back regularly! If you are aware of candidate endorsements that don’t appear on this page, please contact us so we can include them!

To see the results from 2022 elections, visit the Endorsements 2022 page.

Wisconsin Family Council offers several resources for the April 4 election. We hope they are useful to you, your family, and friends as you prepare to cast an informed and responsible vote in this election. Voter Information Publication | Vote Pro-Life Video Series

On March 22, Wisconsin Family Action, Inc. (WFA) launched a $225,000 targeted, statewide, multi-media express advocacy campaign to encourage Wisconsin voters to vote and to vote for Justice Dan Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court in this spring election. You can find its press release announcing the campaign here. WFA’s express advocacy ads educate voters about the judicial philosophy of each candidate and seek to motivate them to cast their ballots accordingly.


State: February 21, 2023 primary election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
Wisconsin State Supreme CourtJennifer DorowRetiring Justice Patience Drake (Pat) Roggensack
Milwaukee Police Association
Waukesha County Police Chiefs Association
District Attorney Eric Toney

Sheriffs
Buffalo County Sheriff-Elect Michael Osmond 
Clark County Sheriff Scott Haines
Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner 
Florence County Sheriff Dan Miller
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll 
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth
Kewaunee County Sheriff Matthew Joski
Langlade County Sheriff Mark Westen
Marinette County Sheriff Jerry Suave
Marathon County Sheriff Elect Chad Billeb
Marquette County Sheriff Joe Konrath
Outagamie County Sheriff Clint Kriewaldt
Ozaukee County Sheriff Jim Johnson 
Ozaukee County Sheriff Elect Christy Knowles 
Pierce County Sheriff Nancy Hove
Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling
Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber 
Sheboygan County Sheriff Cory Roeseler
Vernon County Sheriff John Spears
Waupaca County Sheriff Tim Wilz
Waushara County Sheriff Walter Zuehlke


Retired Sheriffs
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Mick Fink, Ret.
Lafayette County Sheriff Scott Pedley, Ret.
La Crosse County Sheriff Mike Weissenberger, Ret.
Lincoln County Sheriff Geoff Banta, Ret.
Outagamie County Sheriff Brad Gehring, Ret.
Ozaukee County Sheriff Maury Straub, Ret.
Vernon County Sheriff Gene Cary, Ret.
Waukesha County Sheriff Dan Trawicki, Ret.
Waukesha County Sheriff Arnold Moncada, Ret.
Wisconsin State Supreme CourtDaniel KellyJustice Rebecca Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Shelley Grogan, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Sheriffs
Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt
Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bigd
Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podol
Kenosha County Sheriff-Elect David Zoerner
La Crosse County Sheriff Jeff Wolfe
Langlade County Sheriff Mark Westen
Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks
Marquette County Sheriff Joe Konrath
Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson
Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak
Taylor County Sheriff Larry Wubeking
Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell
Walworth County Sheriff-ElectDave Gerber
Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis
Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson

Retired Sheriff
Walworth County Sheriff David Graves, Ret.

Wisconsin Right to Life PAC
Wisconsin Family Action PAC
Regular Joe
Wisconsin State Supreme CourtEverett Mitchell 
Wisconsin State Supreme CourtJanet Protasiewicz 
Senate District 8Robert Albrightson 
Senate District 8Janel Brandtjen Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC
Regular Joe
Senate District 8Daniel Knodl Wisconsin Right to Life PAC
Senate District 8Van Mobley 
Senate District 8Jody Habush Sinykin 
County and Court of Appeals: February 21, 2023 primary election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
Outagamie County ExecutiveTom Nelson (incumbent) 
Outagamie County ExecutiveJustin KruegerBUSINESS
Timothy Hales, Owner of Timber Investments
Rob Wolter, Owner of Wisconsin Auto and Truck
Ken Buchinger, Owner of Buchinger Construction
Andrew Kramer, Owner of One Hour Dry Time
Ryan Hartman, Director of Finance, Tri-City Glass

GOVERNMENT
John Neumeier, Combined Locks Village President
Jim Ponto, Combined Locks Village Trustee

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Rachel Youngquist, Stable Housing Director of Pillars
Kendra Johnson, Tenant Relations Coordinator of Pillars
Simon Ly, Respiratory Therapist of St. Elizabeth Hospital
Bill Van Nuland, Vice Principal of Xavier Middle School
Sara Hartman, Advanced Practical Nurse Practitioner
Outagamie County ExecutiveKevin SturnLAW ENFORCEMENT
Clint Kriewaldt – Outagamie County Sheriff
Corey Besaw – Outagamie County Sheriff Chief Deputy Sheriff
Brad Gehring – Outagamie County Sheriff (retired)

PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Barb Bocik – Outagamie County Clerk of Courts
Sarah Van Camp – Outagamie County Register of Deeds
Jack Anderson – Village Board Greenville President
Andy Peters – Greenville Village Board Trustee
Joe Schumacher – Town of Ellington Chairman
Doug Wunderlich-Town of Dale Chairman
Chad Degal-Town of Dale Supervisor-Fire Chief
Dennis Clegg-Town of Hortonia Chairman
Nancy Willenkamp-Town of Hortonia Supervisor #1
Al Kaddatz Town of Ellington 2nd Supervisor
Joe Vermiglio Town of Ellington 1st Supervisor

Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Wisconsin Court of Appeals: District I (Milwaukee)William Brash (incumbent) 
Wisconsin Court of Appeals: District I (Milwaukee)Sara Geenen 
Municipal and School Board: February 21, 2023 primary election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
De Pere School BoardJeff Dickert
De Pere School BoardWolf Hindrichs
De Pere School BoardMike LaBouveRegular Joe
De Pere School BoardMark Meneau
De Pere School BoardMelissa NiffeneggerNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Regular Joe
Green Bay: MayorPaul Boucher 
Green Bay: MayorEric Genrich (incumbent) 
Green Bay: MayorJane Juza 
Green Bay: MayorChad WeiningerNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Regular Joe
Howard Village PresidentJohn David Kopp
Howard Village PresidentBurt R. McIntyre (incumbent)
Howard Village PresidentMichele Swaer
State: April 4, 2023 general election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
Wisconsin State Supreme CourtDaniel KellyJustice Rebecca Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Shelley Grogan, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Judge Jennifer Dorow, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge
Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney

Sheriffs
Columbia County Sheriff Roger Brandner
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt
Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bigd
Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podol
Kenosha County Sheriff-Elect David Zoerner
La Crosse County Sheriff Jeff Wolfe
Langlade County Sheriff Mark Westen
Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks
Marquette County Sheriff Joe Konrath
Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson
Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak
Taylor County Sheriff Larry Wubeking
Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell
Walworth County Sheriff-ElectDave Gerber
Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis
Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson

Retired Sheriff
Walworth County Sheriff David Graves, Ret.

Wisconsin Right to Life PAC
Wisconsin Family Action PAC
Regular Joe
Brown County Republican Party
Calumet County Republican Party
Outagamie County Republican Party
Waupaca County Republican Party
Winnebago County Republican Party
Senate District 8Daniel Knodl Wisconsin Right to Life PAC
County and Court of Appeals: April 4, 2023 general election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
Outagamie County ExecutiveKevin SturnLAW ENFORCEMENT
Clint Kriewaldt – Outagamie County Sheriff
Corey Besaw – Outagamie County Sheriff Chief Deputy Sheriff
Brad Gehring – Outagamie County Sheriff (retired)

PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Barb Bocik – Outagamie County Clerk of Courts
Sarah Van Camp – Outagamie County Register of Deeds
Jack Anderson – Village Board Greenville President
Andy Peters – Greenville Village Board Trustee
Joe Schumacher – Town of Ellington Chairman
Doug Wunderlich-Town of Dale Chairman
Chad Degal-Town of Dale Supervisor-Fire Chief
Dennis Clegg-Town of Hortonia Chairman
Nancy Willenkamp-Town of Hortonia Supervisor #1
Al Kaddatz Town of Ellington 2nd Supervisor
Joe Vermiglio Town of Ellington 1st Supervisor
Justin Krueger – Outagamie County Supervisor

Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Winnebago County Judge Branch 2Scott Woldt (incumbent) Winnebago County Republican Party
Municipal and School Board: April 3, 2023 general election
OfficeCandidateEndorsed/Recommended By
Appleton Board of EducationDeborah Truyman (incumbent)Calumet County Republican Party
Outagamie County Republican Party
Appleton Board of EducationSam BlackwellNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Calumet County Republican Party
Outagamie County Republican Party
Appleton Common Council: District 13Sheri Hartzheim (incumbent) Outagamie County Republican Party
Appleton Common Council: District 15Chad Doran (incumbent)Calumet County Republican Party
Outagamie County Republican Party
Bear Creek Town BoardBarry BartzWaupaca County Republican Party
Brillion School BoardJohn HolzschuhCalumet County Republican Party
Brillion School BoardKaren MuellerCalumet County Republican Party
Brillion School BoardTimothy PopeCalumet County Republican Party
Chilton School BoardDavid JuckemCalumet County Republican Party
Chilton School BoardLeo PrenticeCalumet County Republican Party
Dayton Town BoardJeff BarlowWaupaca County Republican Party
De Pere Alderperson District 2Noah TetznerBrown County Republican Party
De Pere Alderperson District 3Dean RaaschBrown County Republican Party
De Pere Alderperson District 4Jenny PalzewiczBrown County Republican Party
De Pere Unified SchoolDistrictMelissa NiffenegerBrown County Republican Party
Dupont Town BardMartin McGloneWaupaca County Republican Party
Grand Chute Town Board: Town ChairJason Van Eperen (incumbent)  
Grand Chute Town Board: Supervisor 1Ron Wolff (incumbent)Sharron Huss, Former Grand Chute Supervisor and Chairman, Grand Chute Police Academy Association

Jim Long, Attorney, James R. Long Properties

Donna Van Buecken, Founder, Wild Ones Fox Valley Area, Past Member, Grand Chute Parks Commission

Brenda M. Dusso, Administrator, Willow Lane Assisted Living

Steve A. Resek, Owner, Northsider

Benjamin Krueger, Ben’s Small Engine
 
Grand Chute Town Board: Supervisor 3Walt Nocito (incumbent)  
Green Bay MayorChad WeiningerBrown County Republican Party
Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Paul Jadin, former Green Bay Mayor
Green Bay Area Public School Board: TrusteeNoah BeckerBrown County Republican Party
Hobart Village PresidentRichard HeidelBrown County Republican Party
Hobart Village TrusteeDave DillenburgBrown County Republican Party
Kaukauna Board of EducationWRITE IN: Mike CampbellCalumet County Republican Party
Outagamie County Republican Party
Kiel Board of EducationMike JoasCalumet County Republican Party
Kiel Board of EducationMatt PieperCalumet County Republican Party
Neenah Board of EducationLindsay ClarkWinnebago County Republican Party
Neenah Common Council: District 1Alexander CollinsWinnebago County Republican Party
New Holstein School BoardSanna HuebschmannCalumet County Republican Party
New Holstein School BoardVirginia OrtleibCalumet County Republican Party
New London School BoardJohn Heideman (incumbent)Outagamie County Republican Party
Waupaca County Republican Party
New London School BoardChris Martinson (incumbent)Outagamie County Republican Party
Waupaca County Republican Party
Omro School BoardJoanie BeemWinnebago County Republican Party
Omro School BoardTom JacksonWinnebago County Republican Party
Oshkosh Common CouncilPaul EsslingerWinnebago County Republican Party
Oshkosh Common CouncilBill MillerWinnebago County Republican Party
Oshkosh MayorMatt MugerauerWinnebago County Republican Party
Oshkosh School BoardKelly DeWittWinnebago County Republican Party
West De Pere School BoardJustin CzachorBrown County Republican Party
West De Pere School BoardJason DornNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Brown County Republican Party
Winchester Town ChairpersonMatthew OlsonWinnebago County Republican Party
Winchester Supervisor #2David PavlikWinnebago County Republican Party
Winneconne Municipal Court JudgeDavid PavlikWinnebago County Republican Party
Wrightstown School BoardAngela Hansen-Winker (incumbent)Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Wrightstown School BoardWRITE IN Tiffany Van VreedeNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots
Wrightstown School BoardWRITE IN Mike MollenNortheast Wisconsin (NEW) Patriots