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Judge Chris Taylor is a lifelong advocate for justice, fairness, and protecting the rights of all people. As a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, she brings a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to ensuring everyone gets a fair shot in our judicial system.

Chris Taylor began her career as an attorney focused on ensuring access to justice. She became a Dane County Circuit Court judge in 2020 and in 2023 was elected to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Her judicial philosophy emphasizes fairness, protecting constitutional rights, and ensuring people feel heard and respected, while maintaining judicial independence.

She also advocates for public safety and victims’ rights. Before serving as a judge, she spent nearly a decade in the Wisconsin State Assembly and previously worked with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, focusing on legal advocacy, health care access, and individual rights.

Dean Spoehr is running for County Board Supervisor in District 4. He has lived in Menasha for 30 years with his wife and son along with their 3 fur babies: Laverne, Shirley, and Phyllis.

Dean plans to represent the hardworking people in his district by making sure they have a voice and feel heard. He pledges to work for affordability, transparency, and safety in our community.

Toby is a Fox Valley native who has lived and worked in Winnebago County for over 25 years. A retired engineer and project manager, he brings experience from public health governance and local planning, along with extensive community volunteer work.

He is running for County Board to serve his community after retirement and to apply his experience in a thoughtful, practical, and nonpartisan way. Toby is motivated by a desire to improve government efficiency, keep the county operating within budget, and reduce partisan conflict in decision-making. His priorities include addressing budget challenges, maintaining affordability, attracting talent, and ensuring residents have access to essential services like housing, health care, and employment opportunities.

Richard Norenburg is running to serve the people of District 14. Winnebago County is his home, and through his work in social work, education and mental health, he has spent decades serving people in this community. He would be honored to continue that service as a county supervisor.  Richard’s goal is to listen carefully to constituents, work collaboratively and help guide practical, evidence-based decisions that strengthen our community and support the well-being of those who live here.

Brenda Pluchinsky currently serves as County Board Supervisor for District
23 and is seeking reelection to the next term.

A longtime resident of Winnebago County, Brenda and her husband chose
to make Oshkosh their home nearly 26 years ago, raising their three
children there. Her commitment to community began while her children
were young, volunteering at their school, serving as a Girl Scout Troop
leader, and teaching religious education at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church.
Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering
and has completed extensive continuing education focused on local
government and public service. She currently serves as the Treasurer for
the Town of Omro, where her involvement in local government began.
Brenda also serves on the Park View Health Center committee. Serving on
this committee she has gained valuable insight into the needs of the
county’s aging residents.

She believes local government works best when it’s practical, prepared,
and focused on people - not politics. That mindset guides her work on the
County Board and it’s why she remains committed to serving District 23.

Glenn believes he has a great deal to offer through his life experience and knowledge. He is guided by a strong moral compass and a belief in government that serves the people. He is committed to ensuring taxpayer funds are used responsibly to benefit and support the community.

Logan is running for Oshkosh Common Council because he cares deeply about the city’s future and believes this is a critical time for steady, practical leadership to guide responsible growth. Oshkosh has a strong foundation, but rising housing costs, development pressures, and concerns about how City Hall operates highlight the need for prudent decision-making. He plans to bring a collaborative, results-focused approach to council service, prioritizing affordable housing, balanced growth, and efficient, transparent government with accountability to all residents. His goal is to help build a strong Oshkosh that remains a great place to live, work, and invest for years to come.

Alec Lefeber lives on the south side of Oshkosh with his wife and two dogs, and he works in technology education, helping people understand complex systems and grow their businesses. He’s running for Oshkosh City Council because life in the city feels harder than it needs to be right now. Rising costs, aging infrastructure, and confusing or inaccessible systems are wearing people down. Alec believes city government should focus on simple, tangible quality-of-life improvements, like better transit, safer and more walkable streets, and ordinance changes that reflect what the people actually want to see in the community.

Barb Herzog is running for Oshkosh School Board to strengthen student achievement and better prepare students for future success. She is focused on improving accountability in literacy and math, expanding career and technical education opportunities through stronger partnerships and hands-on learning, and advocating for updated, efficient school facilities that better support learning while reducing long-term costs.

Christian Blanton is a Neenah parent, nonprofit professional, and longtime community advocate running for Neenah School Board. Her work spans family services and housing through United Way 2-1-1, Habitat for Humanity, Babes INC., and leadership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Wisconsin, with continued service in Black-centered and community-affirming spaces such as MCI and People of Progression. A Starting Point graduate and featured speaker for the Women’s Fund of Northeast Wisconsin, Christian has helped mobilize resources, strengthen partnerships, and elevate family voices across the region. She is running to bring transparency, equity, and lived experience into school governance so every child receives the support they deserve. 

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