Sheffler Declares Victory in Race for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court

KENOSHA, Wis. | Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, declared victory tonight in the race for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court.

With all 129 reporting units counted, unofficial results show Sheffler defeating Zach Rodriguez by 5,490 votes, 54 percent to 46 percent. Sheffler carried the City of Kenosha by more than 9,500 votes.

Sheffler ran ahead of the top of the ticket in every municipality reporting results, from the City of Kenosha to Pleasant Prairie and the western communities. His campaign drew support from Democrats, Republicans, and independents who wanted an experienced, nonpartisan hand running the county's courts.

"Tonight, voters in every corner of Kenosha County said they want a courthouse that is fair, accessible, and well run," Sheffler said. "I'm grateful for their trust, and I will work every day to keep earning it." Sheffler thanked outgoing Clerk of Circuit Court Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, who endorsed him and has led the office for multiple terms. "Becky has served this county with integrity and dedication for 20 years," Sheffler said. "Her support meant a great deal to me, and I intend to build on the strong foundation she leaves behind."

Sheffler also thanked the volunteers, donors, and supporters who powered the campaign.

"This campaign was built by neighbors who knocked doors, made calls, put up yard signs, and told their friends about why this office matters," Sheffler said. "I couldn't have done this without them, and I won't forget it."

As Clerk of Circuit Court, Sheffler will focus on three priorities: improving access to Kenosha County's courts, maintaining a high level of trusted service to the public, and delivering fiscally responsible solutions that respect taxpayers' investment in the office.

Sheffler began his career at the Kenosha County Courthouse in 1998 as a high school intern. In 2018, all eight Kenosha County circuit judges unanimously appointed him Register in Probate and further appointed him as Juvenile Clerk in 2020, where he oversees hundreds of probate, guardianship, and juvenile matters each year. He helped keep Kenosha County's courts open and operating through the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in 2020.

Sheffler will take office in January.

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