April 7, VOTE, Presidential Primary, Supreme Court Election

Dan Kapanke was born in La Crosse and raised on a dairy farm in La  Crosse County. He graduated from Luther High School in Onalaska in 1965  and later graduated from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is a  veteran and has served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and the  Wisconsin and South Dakota National Guard. He served on the Town of  Campbell Board and previously served as State Senator in the 32nd Senate  District for more than six years.  Along with his wife, Ruth, he is the  co-owner and founder of the La Crosse Loggers. He also worked as a  district sales manager for Pride Seed Company and Kaltenberg Seed Farms.  Dan and Ruth have been married for 46 years and have 4 children and  13 grandchildren. 

https://dankapankeforsenate.com/

Loren Oldenburg represents the 96th District, which includes almost all of Vernon County.   

Hi, I'm Loren Oldenburg, a 4th generation farmer who is proud to farm the land of my Great Grandfather between Viroqua and Chaseburg, WI with my wife Linda. I support small businesses, family farms, agriculture, and the rural life style. We all know that government policies touch all of our lives. I will be out there learning what matters to YOU as a small town and rural citizen. I am working for your agenda - and working for your future. 

https://www.oldenburgforassembly.org/

Tony Kurtz represents the 50th District, which includes Greenwood Township in Vernon County.   

Tony grew up in a typical small middle American town, excelling at sports and learning the value of hard work at an early age. 

Since retiring from the Army after 20 years of service, Tony and Kim have made their home in Western Wisconsin, where they own a farm in Wonewoc. 

Tony started his journey in public service by running for Congress in 2014, a reflection of his love of his country and his dream to serve. His life experiences back that up - now, Tony continues to pursue his goal of service for the 50th Assembly District. Here is Tony's website: www.kurtzforassembly.com/

Four years ago, Kelly achieved the  highest honor available to a Wisconsin lawyer: a seat on the Wisconsin  Supreme Court. Since his appointment, he has reviewed thousands of  cases, and personally authored dozens of leading legal opinions. His  work on the Court reflects the values that he has displayed throughout  his legal career: relentless logic, rigorous analysis, and hard work,  all done with a friendly, collegial attitude. He’s earned the respect of  judges, lawyers, and law enforcement through even-handed application of  the law to the facts in every case.  

Judge Darcy Rood was elected to office in 2017, and had represented Vernon County as its corporation counsel as part of her past work with Westby’s Abt Law Office.

“I have 32 years of experience working with people during the most difficult times of their lives whether it be during a divorce, after they’ve been fired, during a property dispute with neighbors, or when they or their farm and source of income have been harmed by someone’s negligence,” 

Judge Rood also cites her East Coast experience as an assistant attorney general, “with a staff of 90, including 30 attorneys” as a key qualification. “I regularly made tough decisions to make the office work better for clients and the court.”

Nikki C. Swayne is running for municipal judge, serving the village of  La Farge, village of Cashton, city of Viroqua and city of Westby.  Incumbent Brian S. Ekern filed non-candidacy papers.