Field of candidates for Rock County Treasurer grows to five

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A Republican throws her hat in the ring in the race for Rock County Treasurer.

Wendy Stewart says she will formally announce her candidacy at an event on Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Rock County Courthouse.

Stewart attended UW- Rock County and UW-Madison where she double majored in mathematics and economics, and she’s currently attending UW-Whitewater with the hopes of qualifying for the CPA exam.

Stewart is the fifth person to announce her candidacy for Rock County Treasurer’s seat being vacated by Vicki Brown. The other candidates – all Democrats – include: Dave Babcock, Michelle Roettger, Yuri Rashkin, and Jim Jones.

A primary election will be held on August 9th, followed by the general election on November 8th.