Rick Cruz
Rick Cruz is running for election to theDane County Board of Supervisors to representDistrict 15 in Wisconsin. Cruz is on the ballot in the primary onFebruary 17, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on February 17, 2026. The general election will occur on April 7, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 15
Anthony Nino Amato (Nonpartisan),Rick Cruz (Nonpartisan), andAmy Larson (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 15 on February 17, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Anthony Nino Amato (Nonpartisan) | |
| Rick Cruz (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Amy Larson (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2025
See also: City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2025)
General election
General election for Madison Common Council District 9
Joann Pritchett defeated incumbentNikki Conklin in the general election for Madison Common Council District 9 on April 1, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joann Pritchett (Nonpartisan) | 51.3 | 2,960 | |
| Nikki Conklin (Nonpartisan) | 48.1 | 2,776 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 39 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,775 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Madison Common Council District 9
Joann Pritchett and incumbentNikki Conklin defeatedRick Cruz in the primary for Madison Common Council District 9 on February 18, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joann Pritchett (Nonpartisan) | 47.0 | 927 | |
| ✔ | Nikki Conklin (Nonpartisan) | 40.7 | 803 | |
| Rick Cruz (Nonpartisan) | 12.1 | 239 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 5 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,974 | ||
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Endorsements
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2014
Elections for all 99 seats in theWisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014.Lisa Subeck defeatedMark Clear in the Democratic primary.Rick Cruz (R) was removed from the ballot before the primary, leaving Suebeck unopposed in the general election.[1][2][3] Subeck was elected in the general election.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Lisa Subeck | 56.8% | 3,827 |
| Mark Clear | 43.2% | 2,913 |
| Total Votes | 6,740 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Cruz's campaign website stated the following:
Dane County Tax Dollar Waste Alert
Responsible Justice, Responsible Spending
Dear Neighbor,
I’m running for Dane County Board because District 15 deserves responsible leadership and respect for our tax dollars. That’s why I’m concerned about the County’s new Community Justice Council (CJC) Strategic Plan.
While the plan is filled with lofty language about reform and collaboration, it largely expands bureaucracy instead of delivering measurable results. It prioritizes new committees, workgroups, pilot programs, consultants, and administrative coordination—but offers no firm cost limits, no clear savings, and no benchmarks tied to improved public safety.
Even worse, many of these initiatives duplicate work already handled by existing agencies like Human Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and the courts. Rather than streamlining government, the plan adds layers of oversight and new positions, making it harder to track accountability when costs rise or programs fail.
District 15 residents are already dealing with rising property taxes, housing costs, and inflation. Now is not the time for open-ended plans that emphasize process over outcomes. We need practical, efficient solutions that use existing resources wisely and focus on results—not more bureaucracy.
As your County Supervisor, I will push for fiscal restraint, transparency, and policies that deliver real value to taxpayers. If you agree that Dane County can do better, I’d be honored to earn your support.
Sincerely,
Rick Cruz
Candidate, Dane County Board – District 15
My Commitment to District 15
As your Dane County Supervisor, I will put District 15 taxpayers first. I will ask hard questions, demand transparency, and oppose open-ended spending that doesn’t deliver real value. Responsible justice reform must go hand in hand with responsible budgeting.
— Rick Cruz'scampaign website (February 13, 2026)
2025
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin 2014 fall primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
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