Shawano County Supervisor Jeremy Gretzinger has changed his mind and will now be a candidate for the District 7 seat on the county board.
Gretzinger decided in fall 2025 he would not seek another term on the board due to his wife, Melanie’s, cancer diagnosis.
“I needed to focus more on family as it was a very stressful and uncertain time,” he said.
Melanie Gretzinger underwent a major surgery in October and had complications to overcome. She had a radioactive treatment in February.
“She has made some improvements to the point where I reconsidered running again for my position in District 7,” Gretzinger said. “I love my county, and she knows I do and is supportive of my decision.”
There are no other candidates for the position.
A similar situation unfolded in District 22.
Supervisor Michael Trinko did not file paperwork for reelection nor did he file a declaration of non-candidacy, County Clerk Raymond Rigsby said.
That led to a 72-hour extension past the Jan. 6 deadline for anyone to file; yet, no one did.
However, since then, James Radtke has filed as a write-in for the post.
In District 2, Heather Pahl, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board, is not seeking a full term.
Collin Pomplun is seeking the seat and is the only name on the ballot. Aaron Gilling has filed as a write-in for the seat.
District 5 Supervisor Curtis Naja also declined to run, and no one else filed paperwork.
In other contested races, Charles Fritsch is challenging incumbent Ken Capelle in District 9, Timothy Novitski is challenging incumbent Matt Pleshek in District 14, Roy Martin is challenging incumbent Rick Giese in District 20, and Steven Steinke is challenging incumbent Dennis Knaak in District 25.
Election Day is April 7. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
