Adrian Lampron

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Adrian Lampron

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Last election

June 17, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2022

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Adrian Lampron ran in a special election to the Dane County Board of Supervisors to represent District 1 in Wisconsin. Lampron lost in the special general election on June 17, 2025.

Lampron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Adrian Lampron earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2022. Their work experience includes working as an office manager of a small law firm and working on political campaigns.

Elections

2025

See also: Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2025)

General election

Special general election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 1

Colin Barushok defeated Adrian Lampron in the special general election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 1 on June 17, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Colin Barushok (Nonpartisan)	51.5	553
		Adrian Lampron (Nonpartisan)	48.3	518
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	2

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,073
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Colin Barushok and Adrian Lampron advanced from the special primary for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 1.

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Adrian Lampron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lampron's 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.

I’m Adrian Lampron, I use they/them pronouns, and I’m a community advocate, former union steward, and proud downtown Madison resident. Over the last decade, I’ve fought for LGBTQ+ rights, fair wages, and stronger public health systems.

I was raised by a public school teacher and a family that taught me to lead with care and stand up for others. When I came out as trans and nonbinary in 2016, the fight for inclusion felt even more personal. At UW Madison, I led the student government and helped expand mental health crisis response programs on campus. Since then, I have organized for city and county campaigns across Madison and worked on Senator Tammy Baldwin’s re-election campaign, where I helped unionize our staff with IBEW 494. I now work for a small law firm of public defenders. I am running for County Board Supervisor because I believe local government can and must meet people where they are and deliver on the issues that matter most.

Too many of our neighbors are falling behind; rents are rising, people are being priced out, and services people rely on are stretched thin. I am ready to fight for bold investment in affordable housing, climate resilience, and care-based public safety. I believe in a Dane County where everyone can thrive, and I hope to earn your vote on June 17.

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?

• Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to live. Housing is the foundation of public health, education, and economic security. I will fight to expand Dane County’s Affordable Housing Development Fund, invest in public housing and cooperatives, and strengthen rental assistance and eviction defense programs. While cities control zoning, the county has a crucial role in funding, planning, and preventing displacement. I support a housing-first approach to homelessness, with expanded shelter capacity and wraparound services. District 1 needs a representative who brings urgency to the housing crisis and delivers solutions that reflect our values of dignity and care.
• We owe it to ourselves and future generations to protect our climate, lakes, and parks. I will fight to preserve green space, invest in flood resilience, and expand renewable energy use across the county. Our climate action should create good union jobs and prioritize communities most affected by environmental risk. I support smarter land use that prevents sprawl, protects farmland, and encourages development near transit and jobs. Whether it is cleaner air, safer water, or reliable public transportation, Dane County must lead with sustainability and justice so our communities remain healthy, connected, and thriving.
• As a former union steward, I know firsthand that organized labor lifts up working people and strengthens our entire community. I will be a champion for unions and worker protections on the Dane County Board. That includes preventing the outsourcing of public jobs, improving county employee contracts, and prioritizing local union labor on public projects. I support stronger apprenticeship pipelines, fair pay, and safe working conditions. We need elected officials who understand that when workers organize, wages rise, benefits improve, and our entire community gets stronger. I’m running to make sure Dane County stands firmly with labor.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about policies that meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors, because “we all do better when we all do better.” Obviously that means helping people access food and stable housing, but we also need to consider healthcare, career opportunities, and community building.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my mom and my grandmother. My mom is a public school teacher who has spent her entire career supporting children with disabilities and standing up for families in crisis. She is also a union member and nonprofit founder who taught me that care is not just something you talk about; it is something you practice every day. My mom leads with compassion and strength, and that has shaped everything I believe about public service.

My grandmother, Pat, has always inspired me. She farmed cattle through frigid winters, worked as a teacher and a paraprofessional, and raised three kids. She protested Act 10, wrote a column in the Baraboo newspaper for over a decade, and fought for justice long before I could spell the word. She reminds me that you are never too young, too old, too rural, or too outspoken to make a difference. Her work is part of why I believe so strongly that change starts close to home. I hope to follow her example by staying rooted in my values, listening with intention, and never losing sight of the people this work is really for.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I bring a deep commitment to community, attention to policy details, and a willingness to do the hard, often invisible work of local government. I know how to organize people around shared values, how to navigate policy and bureaucracy, and how to fight for resources that make a real difference in people’s lives. I have spent years knocking doors, running field programs, and helping other Democrats get elected - from the local to federal level - because I believe this work matters and that showing up consistently is how trust is built. I understand how budgets work, how systems can fail people, and what it takes to move an idea from a good intention to a funded program. That includes leading the effort to unionize Senator Tammy Baldwin’s campaign staff and ensuring our first contract included strong protections and fair wages. I know how to collaborate, but I also know when to push for better.

Most importantly, I bring care and compassion. I care about people who are being priced out of their homes, who are cycling through crisis with no support, who are left out of decisions that affect their lives. I believe in public service and leadership that centers inclusion. The job of a County Board Supervisor is not to sit in a room and make decisions alone. It is to bring people in, respond to their needs, and keep fighting for a future where everyone in Dane County can thrive, and I am ready to do that.

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

A County Board Supervisor is responsible for listening to the community and turning public needs into real action. In a district like downtown Madison, where students, workers, and retirees live side by side, that means showing up consistently and seeking input in many ways. The job starts with understanding how county decisions affect everyday life, whether it is the rising cost of housing, limited access to mental health care, or the need for safe and affordable transit.

The board manages a large and powerful budget that touches nearly every aspect of daily life. Supervisors decide how to allocate funding for affordable housing, crisis response, clean water, senior services, and more. They shape how the county addresses issues like homelessness, addiction, and public health. The role requires balancing fiscal responsibility with moral urgency and being bold enough to invest in what people actually need.

More than anything, this is a job about trust and service. A good supervisor meets people where they are, brings them into the process, and uses their position to push for a county that reflects our values. To make sure I am hearing from marginalized residents, I will actively seek input outside of formal meetings by showing up in community spaces, working with trusted organizations, and making time for direct conversations with people who often go unheard in government processes. When a difficult vote comes up, I would weigh not just the loudest voices but the impact on those who are most at risk of being harmed or excluded. Their experiences and needs would shape how I evaluate tradeoffs and decide where to stand.

I will stand up for equity, push for accessible government, and be willing to challenge the status quo when it is not working. Our community deserves leadership rooted in care, connection, and action.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy of improved housing access, care, and courage. I want to make Dane County a place where everyone can afford to live and thrive. That means building real infrastructure for affordable housing, investing in care-based responses to crises, and centering public health, sustainability, and equity in everything the county does.

I also want to help shift how the county government sees its role, not as a distant institution, but as a partner to the people it represents. That means inviting more people into the process, especially those who have been shut out or told their voices do not matter. It means building trust over time and standing up for what is right even when it is not easy or popular.

If we can make government more accessible, more transparent, and more grounded in care, that is a legacy worth leaving. I want young people, queer people, renters, and working class families to feel like county government is something they can shape and something that shows up for them. That is the kind of leadership I believe we need, and that is the legacy I hope to help create.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am proud to be endorsed by Outgoing Supervisor Elizabeth Doyle, State Representative Francesca Hong, Supervisors Heidi Wegleitner, Yogesh Chawla, Jay Brower, Keith Furman, and Tommy Rylander, Madison City Council Vice President MGR Govindarajan, and Madison Alders Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, and Yannette Figueroa Cole. I am also honored to have the support of former Alders Juliana Bennett, Brian Benford, along with former Supervisor Lena Haasl. In addition to these local leaders, I am grateful to be endorsed by The South Central Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, AFSCME PEOPLE, Fair Wisconsin, Progressive Dane, Dane County Homeless Justice Initiative, and LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

In the three years I worked for Senator Tammy Baldwin, a core aspect of my job was ensuring transparency around campaign donations. It is clear to me that financial transparency in government and politics is essential to a functioning democracy. It is not just about publishing numbers. It is about making sure residents can understand how decisions are made and feel confident that public money is being used wisely and fairly.

Dane County is facing serious financial pressures. When we make hard choices about what to fund, we need to be honest about who is affected and why. That means creating accessible budgets, inviting real public input, and ensuring every resident has a chance to be heard. People should not have to attend a dozen meetings to understand what their government is doing.

Accountability also means being willing to challenge broken systems. That includes pushing for oversight when departments fall short and standing up for changes that reflect community values. Whether it is how the jail is run or how climate dollars are spent, we need leaders who will ask tough questions and bring others into the conversation. That is how we build a government that truly serves the public.

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