Two Candidates Vie for Brown County Board Seat

Incumbent Ross Toellner faces challenger Myra Geraldson in District 24 race.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:22am

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Myra Geraldson is challenging incumbent Ross Toellner in the upcoming Brown County Board election for District 24, which covers western Howard and north and west of County J in Hobart. The Press-Gazette asked both candidates to provide their backgrounds and answer questions ahead of the election.

Why it matters

This local election will determine who represents the residents of District 24 on the Brown County Board, which oversees important issues like infrastructure, public services, and community development in the region.

The details

Geraldson and Toellner have both provided information about their backgrounds and policy positions to the Press-Gazette ahead of the election. Voters in District 24 will have the opportunity to choose between the two candidates and their visions for the community.

  • The Brown County Board election will take place on April 1, 2026.

The players

Myra Geraldson

A challenger running against the incumbent for the Brown County Board District 24 seat.

Ross Toellner

The incumbent Brown County Board member for District 24, which he has held for the past 8 years.

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What they’re saying

“I'm running to bring a fresh perspective and focus on the issues that matter most to the residents of District 24.”

— Myra Geraldson, Challenger, Brown County Board District 24

“As the incumbent, I've worked hard to deliver results for our community, and I'm asking voters to allow me to continue that work.”

— Ross Toellner, Incumbent, Brown County Board District 24

What’s next

Voters in Brown County Board District 24 will head to the polls on April 1, 2026 to choose between Geraldson and Toellner.

The takeaway

This local election will give District 24 residents a choice between a challenger promising a fresh perspective and an incumbent touting his record of delivering results for the community.