Big Changes In Local Kenosha County Elected Offices

Copied!
Kenosha County Executive-Elect Samantha Kerkman Addresses Supporters
At Birchwood Grill Tuesday Night
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Some are calling the results of Tuesday night’s Kenosha County elections a “red wave.” Many conservative-leaning candidates defeated liberal-leaning candidates last night.

Paid Advertisement

More specifically, the next County Executive will be the first Republican ever elected to the post. Also, for the first time in perhaps the history of the county board, it will be controlled by a conservative majority.

Paid Advertisement

Kenosha County Executive

Paid Advertisement

Samantha Kerkman is the longest serving republican in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Tuesday night, she was elected as the County’s first woman executive. As a republican, she pointed out that in her decades as a state representative, she worked across the aisle and will do the same as executive. Kerkman was joined by her parents and children to celebrate her victory at Birchwood grill. “We have a lot of work to do….as you all know, I’ve always worked together with the other side, so my values are conservative, but we are going to put forth plans and get going on day one. Tomorrow, I know I’m meeting at the County Exec’s office at 9:30 tomorrow morning. We just have so much to accomplish.” said Kerkman to a room full of supporters. Outgoing County Executive Jim Kreuser arrived to the gathering late and spoke with Kerkman. When asked by KCE if his endorsement of Rebecca Matoska-Mentink (Kerkman’s opponent) was the “kiss of death,” for her, he responded by saying “I think we have a new county executive, the people [of Kenosha County] have spoken – we’re gonna start transition tomorrow and it’s going to be another great day in Kenosha County.” Kreuser was a big supporter of democrat County Court Clerk Matoska-Mentink from the beginning and was very critical of Kerkman in public.

Paid Advertisement

School Board

Paid Advertisement

Democrat Rebecca Stevens retained her spot on the board and conservative-leaning Kristine Schmaling and Eric Meadows are joining the board.

New school board member Kristine Schmaling and her husband John
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
New KUSD School Board Members Kristine Schmaling and Eric Meadows looking at results
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

City Council

Alderwoman-Elect Brandi Feree

Alderman Paff was unseated by Brandi Feree

8th District Alderman-Elect David Mau and his partner Amy Listermann
Celebrating at Birchwood Grill Tuesday
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Alderman Bruce Fox was unseated by political new-comer David Mau. It was a wide margin
Alerwoman-Elect Ruth Dyson
(Open Seat) Ruth Dyson defeats Erick Hansen in the 12th District by 3 votes. A recount is expected.

County Board

County Board Supervisor-Elect Brian Thomas
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Local business owner Brian Thomas defeated incumbent Dennis pierce who was recently appointed by the county board in an attempt to help his candidacy. Thomas and his wife Tamara were celebrating his victory at Birchwood.

County Supervisor-Elect Alyssa Williams
2-Term Supervisor Zach Rodriguez was unseated by Alyssa Williams by 2 votes. A recount is expected.
County Board Supervisor-Elect Zach Stock Celebrating at Birchwood
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
(Open Seat) Small business owner Zach Stock narrowly defeated Guida Brown.
County Board Supervisor-Elect Tim Stocker and his wife Sherri celebrating at Birchwood
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Political newcomer Tim Stocker defeated incumbent Boyd Frederick.
County Board Supervisor-Elect Amanda Nedweski
and School Board Member Tony Garcia
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Mom’s for liberty Kenosha Co-Chair Amanda Nedweski handily defeated LaVerne Jaros, a candidate that the Democratic Party of Kenosha County spent a lot of time and resources pushing for.
County Board Supervisor-Elect Brian Bashaw Celebrating at Birchwood with his wife Terri and daughter Jessica
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

(Open Seat) Brian Bashaw defeated Larry Zamba by a huge margin, almost 2-1.

County Board Supervisor-Elect John Pool being congratulated by Kenosha Judge Chad Kerkman
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
(Open Seat) Former county board supervisor and current Paddock Lake Trustee defeated Steve Brown by an almost 2-1 margin.
Twin Lakes Trustee and Supervisor-Elect Aaron Karow
Aaron Karow unseated Supervisor Kim Lewis who was appointed to the board recently.

Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie Trustee-Elect James Kedrow celebrating at Birchwood
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

James Kedrow took a commanding lead against Brock Williamson, unseating him.

Samantha Kerkman’s Victory Speech

Author

Copied!
LATEST NEWS

Three “NO’s”, Two Swans, And One Fire Chief = A Christmas Miracle

Silver Lake resident Cris Dryer noticed that two neighborhood swans were stuck in the ice today at about 12:00 noon. He spoke to a neighbor, who told him they had been there, stuck on Silver Lake for hours. Dryer said in the past, larger birds and coyotes have killed geese and swans stuck in the ice. Dryer didn’t want to wait for these beautiful animals to perish, so he started making calls to various agencies. The

Read More »

32nd Annual “Shop With A Deputy” Warms Hearts Saturday Morning

Detective Tim Hackbarth of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is the President of the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff Association. He organized the 32nd annual “Shop With A Deputy” program this morning at 8:00 am. This is Hackbarth’s 16th time organizing the event, which took place at Meijer in Kenosha. About 34 kids got to spend $250 on anything they wanted. They also each got a $100 gift card for groceries at Meijer for their families. “Comfort

Read More »
MORE TOP STORIES

Parents Of Female Students Outraged After Boy Parades Around Girls’ Locker Room Naked, Exposing Himself At Westosha Central High School

Several parents of female students have contacted KCE with a very serious concern. According to allegations shared with KCE by multiple sources: A boy has been using the girls’ locker room to change at Westosha Central High School. He stares at the young girls while they change and that makes them feel very uncomfortable. Some of the girls began to use the stalls to change. When they would exit, the boy would be exposing his penis

Read More »

Kenosha Police Department Is Seeking Help With Identifying A Sexual Assault Suspect – UPDATE, CAPTURED

***UPDATE The suspect from [Thursday’s] media release has been identified as 24-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident, Brandon L. Wilson. Earlier today, KPD detectives, members of our Special Investigations Unit, and a Pleasant Prairie police officer responded to Brandon’s home where he was taken into custody. While attempting to arrest Brandon, he resisted. Brandon is being held in jail. He has been charged with 2nd degree sexual assault (use of force), Resisting and Disorderly Conduct. The Kenosha Police Department would like

Read More »

Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. Team Executes Search Warrant On Home Of Embattled Attorney And Ousted Politician This Morning – Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Pending

In the home of Theodore (Ted) B. Kmiec III on 238th Ave in Salem, many bad things have happened. Kmiec’s mistress died in his bed of a drug overdose. A 17-year-old girl was battered. Kmiec’s son allegedly had sex with at least two under-age girls. Just this morning, the house was raided by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. team. Many more very bad things are now being alleged to have occurred in this home. Blocks

Read More »

Kenosha County Legislator To Chair New Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT), Inspired By Elon Musk

Wisconsin Speaker Vos has created a new committee in the state legislator inspire by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The new committee is called Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT). Vos has announce that Amanda Nedweski, a Kenosha County State Rep, will chair the committee. “This session will have a renewed goal of identifying and addressing government inefficiencies. To help Assembly Republicans accomplish this, I have created a new committee titled ‘Government Operations, Accountability

Read More »

Not Guilty: Kenosha Pastor Acquitted Of Sexual Assault

A Kenosha County Jury has found a Kenosha Pastor not guilty of repeated sexual assault of a child. Today, Monroe Mitchell III, 62, of Kenosha, smiled after the Judges uttered the words “not guilty.” His family and friends, who were present in the courtroom rejoiced and celebrated. “Not guilty!” they shouted in the hallways and outside. Mitchell, lead pastor at Agape Love Christian Church here in Kenosha. The verdict came after less than three hours of deliberation and

Read More »

Bristol School District Administrator Was About To Be Fired For Misconduct When He Resigned: District Records

Last week KCE reported that Jack Musha was out as Bristol School District administrator. We have since received investigative reports from the district that highlight a long list of allegations of misconduct against the outgoing administrator. The district’s legal counsel, Shana Lewis, heavily redacted the records that we received. She had previously given Musha advice that he could deny a public records request to KCE because we made a date typo on a request. Musha didn’t

Read More »

City Of Kenosha Honors Local Man With Citizen’s Lifesaving Award

The City of Kenosha honored a local man Tuesday morning with the Citizen’s Lifesaving Award for his heroic actions the evening of September 2, 2024. Brandon G. Horswell, 31, received his award during the Police and Fire Commission meeting inside the Kenosha Public Museum. On September 2 at about 5 p.m., Kenosha police and fire personnel responded to Eichelman Park, 6125 Third Ave., for a medical call. Kenosha County Joint Services advised of a struggling swimmer

Read More »

Indian Trail High School Teacher Removed From School – Classroom Searched

A KUSD art teacher was removed from his classroom last week by district staff, and hasn’t been back since, according to a source within the school. Odin D. Cabal II, 39, of Kenosha, had his classroom searched by school personnel last week and he was removed from the school. He has had a substitute teacher in his classroom at Indian Trail And Academy High School ever since. According to a post made the next day on

Read More »

Jury Seated In Repeated Sexual Assault Allegations Against Kenosha Pastor

A jury has been chosen and was seated today in the prosecution of local pastor Monroe Mitchell III. Mitchell, lead pastor at Agape Love Christian Church here in Kenosha, will stand trial in front of a jury of his peers beginning tomorrow December 13, 2024. The trial had previously been delayed to to late evidence from the prosecution. Mitchell was charged with one count of “Repeated Sexual Assault Of A Child” and two counts of “Attempted Fourth Degree

Read More »

Drug Charges From 1996 Dismissed – Kenosha County DA Graveley Set Prosecutor Up For Failure: Defense Attorney

Two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge were dismissed today in court against 56-year-old Jorge B. Trujillo, of Mexico. Over 28 years ago, when Jorge B. Trujillo was 28-years-old, he allegedly sold cocaine to undercover law enforcement officers and a confidential informant in Kenosha County. For the controlled buys, a state agent and local police posed as drug users and met up with him on two occasions and Trujillo allegedly sold $150 worth of cocaine on

Read More »
Categories
Archives
Authors

21 Responses

  1. Kenosha Republicans expect fiscal conservatism. If we do not get it we will go back to not bothering to learni who the local conservative candidates are and to not getting out to vote in off year elections.
    Lower wastful spending and property taxes.
    Adios Kenosha union machine. Don’t let the door hit you in you fat asses on the way out.

    1. paul- you are correct- and to see just how close many of these races were. the conservatives of kenosha should be pure ashamed of themselves if they failed to vote- no excuse.
      in florida it is public record what party you are registered with at the elections office and to see who voted and who did not vote for what races. of course it is not public record to see who any voter voted for- just if they voted or not.

  2. kevin- i credit you for calling out the liberals and making it known how terrible most of them are. and to think all you had to do was to tell the truth about them. thank you kevin- you are such a force for saying and doing the right thing!
    good riddance to the bad apples.

  3. Not much of a red wave, maybe in the County to an extent. Several left leaning and progressive candidates also won big- I notice this article fails to mention victories like Monica Yuhas, John Franco, and Anthon Kennedy. Overall however, it seems like a giant message to the local good ole’ boy establishment and political insiders that people are ready for change. This should be the beginning of a new era of leadership for Kenosha and that involves all elected leaders doing what is best for the community despite any political idealism from electeds on both sides.

    1. I don’t know how else to describe it Kyle. The County Board went from an overwhelming majority of Democrats to now being majority conservative. The county exec was a liberal now is a Republican. This is the first time that that has ever happened in the history of the county. So that is not “to an extent”. This article did not mention any incumbents that retained their seats but instead focused on open seats and the unseating of incumbents, hence the title “change.”

      1. I hear what you are saying, but the County Board has a 1-3 vote conservative majority depending on the issue at this point. That is not a total take over for anyone and the results really represent how divided Kenosha is. Kerkman is the first conservative elected to the County Exec position (by a notably small margin) however what you haven’t reported on this site is that a lot folks felt Rebecca Matoska was leaning conservative in her campaigning when it comes to her very unapologetic support of Kenosha police and endorsement from someone like David Beth. I do see now that the incumbants are not mentioned, thanks for clarifying that.

    2. They aren’t ready for change considering some of the people who were re-elected. I would go further to say that people don’t really care at all based on the turnout.

    3. As a friend of Kathryn Woods, I was part of a group that campaigned for her. She worked her ass off up until the very end to get elected. Sadly, I think alot of people voted on name recognition or simply did not vote. I hope Mr. Kennedy sticks to his word by getting to know his new constituents and seriously considers their concerns.

  4. Beth, Kennedy will only do what is best for him. He took credit for U-Haul when it’s been recorded he didn’t want them in HIS district and is against their expansion. You can’t trust a person who has a forked tongue just to get elected. He would NEVER represent me. He should be very careful for the next two years. They might be his last.

Add a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS
LATEST NEWS
Categories
Archives
Authors

Subscribe to updates

Get notified of new articles. We'll never share your email address.