Aaron Collins

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Aaron Collins

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10

Successor: Keith Furman

Predecessor: Jeremy Levin

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2009

Graduate

University of Nottingham, 2010

Personal

Birthplace

Madison, Wis.

Profession

Chief of staff

Aaron Collins was a member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors in Wisconsin, representing District 10. He assumed office on April 19, 2022. He left office on November 11, 2024.

Collins ran for re-election to the Dane County Board of Supervisors to represent District 10 in Wisconsin. He won in the general election on April 2, 2024.

Biography

Aaron Collins was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2009 and a graduate degree from the University of Nottingham in 2010. Collins' career experience includes working as the chief of staff to Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard (D).

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2024)

General election

General election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10

Incumbent Aaron Collins won election in the general election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10 on April 2, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Aaron Collins (Nonpartisan)	99.4	3,703
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	21

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,724
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Aaron Collins advanced from the primary for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Collins in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2022)

General election

General election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10

Aaron Collins won election in the general election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10 on April 5, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Aaron Collins (Nonpartisan)	99.3	2,436
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	18

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,454 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Aaron Collins advanced from the primary for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 10.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Aaron Collins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Aaron Collins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Collins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Aaron Collins and I'm running for the Dane County Board in District 10. I was born and raised in Madison, and I know what an amazing place Dane County is. It's where my wife and I are choosing to raise our daughter. My priorities on the County Board will be addressing Dane County's racial disparities and protecting our natural spaces. In my day job, I'm the Chief of Staff for State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) who represents the 16th State Senate District in Wisconsin.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Protecting our natural spaces including Dane County's amazing lakes.
• We must address Dane County's racial disparities.
• Together, we can get through the Covid-19 pandemic. We must prioritize public health and support local businesses.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about creating a community that gives everyone a fair playing field and chance to succeed. I know the privilege I've grown up with in Dane County, I want to make sure everyone else has the same opportunities as I had growing up here.

I'm also focused on protecting our natural spaces including our amazing lakes and County Parks.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and the ability to make difficult decisions after thoughtful deliberation.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

1. Doing what's best for the community.

2. Responsiveness to constituents.

3. The ability to justify difficult votes.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes and no. There is a benefit to having experience in government to understand the basic mechanics of how things work. However, it by no means is a prerequisite. Anyone should be able to run for office if they are passionate about the issues and want to make positive change.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

A sincere desire to help people. While the County Board may not make headline news everyday, local government is effective and meaningful.

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