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Milwaukee County Supervisor Race Marred by Allegations of Campaign Falsifications
A new complaint alleges that Ryan Antczak, a repeat candidate for public office in Milwaukee, is deliberately spreading misinformation in his campaign against incumbent County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent for the District 11 seat.
Attorney Michael Maistelman filed the complaint Wednesday with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, claiming Antczak distributed campaign literature containing false statements about Vincent’s meeting attendance and job performance “knowingly or with reckless disregard for their truth or falsity.”
At issue are campaign materials in which Antczak claims Vincent has “missed nearly 50% of meetings taxpayers pay her to attend” and that she “admits she struggles juggling three jobs.” According to the complaint, these assertions are “demonstrably false” and contradict public records.
The complaint states that Vincent’s actual attendance record at County Board and committee meetings was “92% in 2022, 83% in 2023, 88% in 2024, 88% in 2025, and 100% in 2026 to date” – figures substantially higher than Antczak’s claims suggest.
Maistelman also refutes the assertion about Vincent struggling with multiple roles, writing: “Supervisor Vincent has never made such an admission, and no source or attribution is provided because none exists. This fabricated statement further evidences Antczak’s knowing or reckless disregard for the truth and is part of a broader pattern of false representations intended to mislead voters.”
The race centers on District 11, which encompasses the villages of Greenfield and Greendale, along with a small section of southwestern Milwaukee. Vincent currently serves on the County Board while also working as a teacher for Kenosha Unified School District and as a member of the Greendale School Board.
This marks Antczak’s second campaign for the County Board, following previous unsuccessful runs for the state Assembly and Milwaukee Common Council. His political career has been clouded by controversy. In 2024, he was removed from the ballot as a candidate for Milwaukee County Board District 12 after submitting nomination signatures on incorrect paperwork.
More seriously, Antczak pleaded guilty later that year to knowingly making a false statement to affect the outcome of an election. That charge stemmed from campaign mailers falsely claiming his aldermanic opponent, JoCasta Zamarripa, had “actively fired” former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
The current complaint against Antczak alleges similar violations: knowingly making false representations to affect an election, criminal defamation, and knowingly publishing false information with intent to injure. If the district attorney pursues these allegations, Antczak could face three misdemeanor charges.
When contacted about these new allegations, Antczak declined to comment.
Vincent’s dual roles in education and government became part of her policy platform in 2024 when she successfully sponsored a county board resolution to push back the start of meetings to noon, making it easier for supervisors to balance their professional commitments.
The complaint comes as election season heats up in Milwaukee County, where local races increasingly reflect broader national concerns about misinformation in politics and the integrity of campaign messaging. It also highlights the challenges faced by part-time elected officials who maintain other professional roles while serving in public office.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will now determine whether to investigate the allegations and potentially pursue charges against Antczak, adding another chapter to the candidate’s controversial political history in the region.
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12 Comments
This is very concerning if the allegations of false claims in campaign ads are true. Voters deserve accurate information to make informed decisions. I hope the investigation gets to the bottom of this quickly.
I agree, it’s critical that candidates provide truthful information and are held accountable. Spreading misinformation undermines the democratic process.
This is a disappointing development in what should be a fair and honest campaign. Voters deserve transparency, not misleading rhetoric.
I agree. It’s crucial that candidates focus on the real issues and their qualifications, not resort to dubious tactics to gain an advantage.
If these claims of false advertising are proven true, it’s a major breach of trust. Candidates should be held accountable for any deceptive campaign tactics.
Exactly. Voters need to be able to rely on the information presented by candidates. Falsifying records is unacceptable and undermines democracy.
It’s disappointing to see these types of allegations in a local election. Candidates should be setting a good example and running clean, ethical campaigns.
I couldn’t agree more. Integrity and honesty should be the top priorities for anyone seeking public office.
Campaign ads should focus on the real issues and qualifications, not fabricated claims. The public deserves transparency from those seeking to represent them.
Absolutely. Voters need to be able to trust that candidates are being honest about their record and platform. Falsifying information is unacceptable.
This is a troubling development that merits a thorough investigation. Voters need accurate information to make their choices, not misleading propaganda.
I hope the district attorney’s office gets to the bottom of this quickly. Protecting the integrity of the electoral process is crucial.