Interested in running for office?

City Council members are elected on a non-partisan basis for three-year overlapping terms.

One alderperson from each of the City's four districts will be up for re-election in the April 7th, 2026 Spring Election; the mayor will be on the ballot for a four-year term.  The first day that a candidate can circulate nomination papers for signatures is December 1st, 2025; the deadline to file candidate paperwork is January 6th, 2026.  The following individuals have filed paperwork to run for office:

Mayor
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4

*indicates incumbent

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has created resources for individuals interested in running for office.  Click here to read more about it.  You can also click here for a handy ballot access checklist and the forms needed to run for office.

More questions?  Call the Clerk's Office at 339-4050.  We're happy to help!