Newly Elected District 1 Supervisor Colin Barushok Sworn In Following Special Election

June 26, 2025
Dylan Moffitt, Policy, Outreach, and Communications Coordinator, (608) 228-9053
County Board

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Colin Barushok was officially sworn in as the new District 1 Supervisor on the Dane County Board of Supervisors, following his victory in the June 17, 2025, special election. The swearing-in ceremony, led by Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell took place during a regularly scheduled meeting of the County Board.

County Board Chair Patrick Miles welcomed Barushok to the board. “I look forward to Colin bringing his community experience to the County Board,” said Miles. “The Board and District 1 constituents will benefit from his fresh perspective.”

Barushok succeeds former District 1 Supervisor Elizabeth Doyle, who resigned in March after announcing her move outside the district. Barushok, a legislative staffer in the Wisconsin State Legislature, won the race with 51.5% of the vote. The election drew 1,079 voters, or roughly 9% of the district’s registered voters.

Following his swearing-in, Barushok was appointed to the County Board’s Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and Land Conservation Committee. “I’m honored that my neighbors have given me the opportunity to represent and serve our downtown community. I’m committed to meeting their needs by uplifting their values and collaborating closely with my colleagues,” said Barushok. “I’m ready to get to work to protect and improve our County.”

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About the Dane County Board of Supervisors: The Dane County Board of Supervisors is the legislative and policymaking body of Dane County government. Made up of 37 supervisors elected from districts in the county, the mission of the Dane County Board of Supervisors is to effectively represent the people of Dane County, providing services that secure the blessings of freedom, ensure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, and perfect the forms of government. Learn more about the County Board at https://board.danecounty.gov/.