Otis Harris Jr.

Otis Harris Jr.

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12

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Next election

February 17, 2026

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Otis Harris Jr. is running for election to the Dane County Board of Supervisors to represent District 12 in Wisconsin. Harris is on the ballot in the primary on February 17, 2026.^[source]

Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

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.

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12

Incumbent Tommy Rylander (Nonpartisan), Sean Burke (Nonpartisan), and Otis Harris Jr. (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12 on February 17, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tommy Rylander (Nonpartisan)
		Sean Burke (Nonpartisan)
		Otis Harris Jr. (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Otis Harris Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' responses.

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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?

• I am running to bring accountable, people-centered leadership to Dane County. Government works best when it listens first, acts transparently, and delivers results that residents can actually feel in their daily lives—especially families, workers, and those navigating multiple systems at once.
• My campaign is grounded in lived experience and systems knowledge. As a father, community leader, and human services professional, I understand how county decisions affect housing stability, public health, disability access, youth development, and economic security—and I am committed to policies that make systems work better together.
• I believe in responsible stewardship of public dollars. I will ask tough questions, challenge the status quo when needed, and work collaboratively to ensure county investments are equitable, effective, and aligned with community-identified priorities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about policies that strengthen families and improve quality of life, including affordable housing, public and behavioral health, disability and accessibility services, youth and family supports, workforce stability, and transparent budgeting. I am especially focused on equity in how county services are designed and delivered, ensuring that historically underserved communities are not just included—but meaningfully represented and supported.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have begun receiving early community support and individual endorsements as my campaign launches. Additional endorsements are forthcoming following listening sessions and community meetings.

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