Tyler Schneider, a longtime Whitewater resident and senior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has announced his candidacy for Walworth County Supervisor, District 4. Schneider, 21, has lived in the Whitewater area for more than a decade and recently moved into the city full-time. He is currently completing his degree in political science at UW-Whitewater, where he has earned Dean’s List honors multiple times and qualified for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. He has also interned at the Wisconsin State Capitol with Rep. Brienne Brown and serves as a Chancellor’s Warhawk Ambassador.

Schneider said his decision to run was driven by the growing housing shortage and affordability crisis affecting Walworth County. “While these problems are national in scope, the solutions start locally,” Schneider said. “County government plays a direct role in land use, development, and long-term planning; those decisions shape whether young people and working families can afford to stay here.”

Schneider acknowledged that his age may give some voters pause, but argued it is one of his strengths. “Younger residents are among the most affected by housing costs, development decisions, and long-term fiscal policy,” he said. “If those voices aren’t at the table, they’re easy to overlook.” Schneider also emphasized the nonpartisan nature of the County Board as a strength. He said growing up in a household with differing political views challenged him to listen carefully, evaluate opposing arguments, and focus on practical solutions rather than ideology.

If elected, Schneider said his priorities would include opposing the construction of any proposed AI data center in Walworth County, advancing policies to expand housing supply, and improving affordability while maintaining the county’s responsible budget surplus.

The election for Walworth County Supervisor District 4 will take place on April 7, 2026.