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Endorsements

Public Officials

  • Mark Pocan, U.S. Representative 

  • Melissa Ratcliff, Wisconsin State Senator

  • Joan Fitzgerald, Wisconsin State Representative

  • Kalvin Barrett, Dane County Sheriff

  • Melissa Agard, Dane County Executive

  • Randy Udell, Dane County Board Supervisor and State Representative

  • Maureen McCarville, Dane County Board Supervisor & State Representative

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District 37 Leadership

  • Kris Bruenig, Village of Cambridge Administrator 

  • Paula Hollenbeck, Village of Cambridge President

  • Sharon Jacobson, Village of Cambridge Trustee

  • Kent Knudson, Town of Rutland Board Chair

  • Jim Lowrey, Town of Christiana Board Chair

  • Breah Klemp, Village of Rockdale Trustee

  • Tim Swadley, City of Stoughton Mayor

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Organizations

  • Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

  • Citizens for Dane County

  • Dane Dems

  • South Central Federation of Labor

  • SEIU Wisconsin State Council

  • Stoughton Dems and Progressives

  • ​AFSCME PEOPLE, Dane County

Board of Supervisors

  • Patrick Miles, Dane County Board Chair

  • Mike Engleberger

  • Heidi Wegleitner

  • Rick Rose

  • Michele Ritt

  • Analiese Eicher

  • Tommy Rylander

  • Yogesh Chawla

  • Sarah Smith

  • Colin Barushok

  • Keith Furman

  • Chuck Erickson

  • Erin Welsh

  • Michele Doolan

  • Don Postler

  • Kierstin Huelsemann

  • Lisa Jackson

  • Kierstin Huelsemann

  • Jay Brower

  • David Peterson

  • Richelle Andrae


Publications

  • The Cap Times

  • The Wisconsin State Journal

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District 37: Kerry Marren — “District 37 includes many rural communities where agriculture and land stewardship are central to the local identity. Growth should be thoughtful and balanced so development does not come at the expense of farmland, natural resources, or the character of our communities,” says Marren, a member of the current board who serves on the Advisory Committee on Data Centers. She adds, “Projects of this scale should not move forward without clear standards, transparency, and meaningful local input.” Challenger Katie Michel is also concerned about protecting rural communities, but we endorse Marren because of her proven track record on the board.

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This friendly incumbent from the town of Christiana has a lot of passion for rural living, and she brings that to her job of representing southeast Dane County on the board. She loves Madison but says rural areas like hers deserve more say. Taxes are a concern, she says, and she generally supports plans to revive the Dane County Coliseum. That could save the county money and bring in some new revenue. She calls herself a fan of the sheriff and opposed freezing law enforcement positions. With her job coordinating a food pantry, she is on the front lines of helping struggling families. Marren wants to give local residents more say in big projects such as the large solar farm near Cambridge. Our editorial board supported the solar project, yet we respect her strong advocacy for local residents who didn’t.

Free Range Cows

Kalvin Barrett, Dane County Sheriff

I trust Kerry’s leadership and know she will continue to serve the great people of District 37 amazingly. I thank her for her leadership and trust.

Father And Son Fishing

Mike Engelberger, Dane County Board Supervisor – District 35

Kerry cares a great deal about her constituents. I’ve witnessed Kerry in action with the public and at board meetings and she always conducts herself with compassion and conviction while representing her district. That is why I’m endorsing Kerry for Dane County Board Supervisor District 37.

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Kent Knutson, Chair – Town of Rutland

I support Kerry Marren's re-election to the Dane County Board because of her understanding of rural communities and her belief that towns deserve a meaningful voice in county decisions.

Hay Barn Outdoors

Tim Swadley, City of Stoughton Mayor

As Mayor of Stoughton, I have the opportunity to work with leaders from communities across Dane County, and I’m proud to support Kerry Marren for re-election to the Dane County Board representing District 37.
Kerry is a thoughtful and dedicated public servant who listens to residents and works collaboratively to solve problems. She understands the importance of strong local communities and has been a consistent advocate for ensuring local voices are heard in county decisions.
District 37 deserves steady, principled leadership, and Kerry brings integrity, common sense, and a deep commitment to the people she serves. I’m proud to endorse Kerry Marren and encourage voters to support her re-election.

Countryside Farm View

Yogesh Chawla, Chair, EANR Committee,
Dane County Board Supervisor –  District 6

I work with Kerry on the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee as well as the Land Conservation Committee. Kerry is a proven champion for conservation who fights to protect the rural character of her district. She backs farmers with real investment and makes human services a priority to uplift all of her neighbors.

AFSCME
PEOPLE, Dane County

Throughout her first term in office, Kerry has prioritized core county services and the workers that make them happen. From the laborers who plow and maintain our county highways to the
9-1-1 Communicators and Human Services staff who provide lifesaving services to county residents, Kerry understands that quality public services require investing in our public workforce. AFSCME PEOPLE Dane County proudly endorses Kerry Marren for re-election to the County Board of Supervisors, District 37.

Melissa Agard, Dane County Executive

I'm proud to endorse Kerry Marren to continue serving on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. She is the right kind of leader for our communities, someone who listens deeply to people's needs and is already delivering real results. As a Supervisor, Kerry brings a deep commitment to making Dane County stronger, more equitable and more responsive to the people we serve.

Farm Irrigation System

Patrick Miles, Chair,
Dane County Board Supervisor – District 34

Supervisor Marren cares deeply for the people she represents. She is tireless in her effort to balance the needs of the county with those of District 37. I am proud to endorse her for re-election and look forward to our continued collaboration in the next term.

Melissa Ratcliff,
Wisconsin State Senate

Kerry Marren has my strong support. I have seen her work firsthand. She advocates effectively for her constituents and is actively engaged in the communities she represents. She is a caring, hard working public servant who makes a difference for her district on the County Board.

Bike Trip

Paula Hollenbeck, Village of Cambridge President

Kerry Marren is the responsive, fair, and responsible leader our communities need. She is a dedicated advocate who ensures our small village voices are never sidelined in Dane County. We are grateful for the common-sense solutions and dedicated voice she brings to the County Board.

Farm Family Scene

Don Postler, Dane County Board Supervisor – District 29

Kerry is a collaborative leader who asks tough questions and delivers impactful results for her constituents. In her first term, she demonstrated a commitment to protecting farmland, improving water quality, worked to ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors can access nutritiously balanced meals, protected our natural resources through conservation, and made public safety a priority. It has been an honor to work alongside her, and I encourage you to vote for Kerry on April 7th! 

Hay Bales in Field

Jay Brower, Dane County Board Supervisor – District 13

Kerry is an important voice supporting local farmers and their ability to get food into the community where it is needed most. In a time of growing need, these efforts are vital. I fully endorse Kerry’s campaign for re-election.

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