Melissa Agard is a lifelong resident of Dane County, a dedicated public servant, and a mother. Melissa is working every day to build a stronger community for everyone who calls Dane County home.
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Thanks to supporters like you, Melissa was elected to lead Dane County in November's special election. Now, she is running for a full term as County Executive.
Melissa Agard is a lifelong resident of Dane County, a dedicated public servant, and a proud mother of four sons. She was elected as Dane County Executive in the November 2024 Special Election to replace County Executive Joe Parisi.
Prior to her election as County Executive, Melissa served as a Dane County Supervisor, a State Representative, and a State Senator. In November 2022, her colleagues unanimously elected her as the Senate Minority Leader.
Melissa graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a small business owner prior to her time in elected office.
Throughout her career, Melissa has championed issues such as affordable housing, environmental protections, public health, and workers' rights. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community for everyone who calls Dane County home.