How much will new Walworth County board change?
Even after seven primaries, the new–look Walworth County Board might still look similar to the current board. Incumbents made it through each of the primaries, leaving open the possibility that the new, 11-member board could have 10 returning supervisors and one newcomer. However, the possibility also exists that the new board could have eight newcomers or former supervisors. Newcomers or former supervisors are options in districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 11. District 5, in western Walworth County, is the only district with two newcomers vying for a seat after incumbent Richard Kuhnke, Sr., chose not to run. Tuesday’s primaries eliminated the chance of a newcomer getting on in districts 6 and 10, where only incumbents remain. District 1, in northeastern Walworth County, has two incumbents running and no other challengers. In all, 31 candidates came out to stump for a seat on the new-look board, which will be the second smallest in the state. A citizen referendum downsized the board from
