Washington Co., WI – Candidates for the April 2024 Spring Election are gathering signatures with an application deadline Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Now is the time for all interested residents who want to be a part of change in the City, County, Village, and school districts to take out papers for the 2024 Spring Election.
Below is a preview of some of the races on tap for 2024.
City of Hartford has three alderpersons up for reelection in April.
Each of the three districts has one incumbent up for reelection; however, District 2 alderman Doug Carroll has already filed non-candidacy papers.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Hartford, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the following officers are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for Alderpersons begins Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Office Incumbent Term
Alderperson, District One Joe Kohler 3 years
Alderperson, District Two Doug Carroll 3 years
Alderperson, District Three Tony Garza 3 years
Information concerning aldermanic district boundaries may be obtained from the City Clerk, 109 N Main St., Hartford, WI 53027.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Friday, December 1, 2023, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the office of the City Clerk. Nomination papers are available in the City Clerk’s office.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a primary election is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
City of West Bend has 4 aldermanic seats up for election in April 2024.
Odd-numbered seats are up for Dist. 1 John Butschlick, Dist. 3 Brett Bergquist, Dist. 5 Jed Dolnick, and Dist. 7 Justice Madl.
Dolnick has already indicated he will not be seeking another term.
Vinny Pheng has already indicated he will be turning in papers for District 5.
Click HERE for more information.
Germantown School Board has 2 seats up for election.
Click HERE for more information in the Germantown School District.
Hartford Union High School has 2 seats up for election.
Ross Kirley and James Gumm are up for election in April 2024, and both have filed non-candidacy papers.
There will be 2 open seats on the April 2024 ballot. Each seat carries a term of 3 years.
Click HERE to find information in a candidate packet.
Hartford Joint No. 1 School District has 2 seats up for election.
Three-Year Terms available in the 2024 Spring Election: Ed Behnke & Greg Erickson
Erickson has already filed notice of non-candidacy.
Click HERE for more information on the Hartford Joint No. 1 School District
Slinger School District has 2 seats up for election.
School Board president Ken Strupp and school board clerk Cherie Rhodes have both indicated they will be running again.
Papers must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 2, 2024, to be on the April 2024 ballot.
The Slinger School District consists of seven board members elected to three-year terms.
Click HERE for more information on the Slinger School Board.
Kewaskum School Board has 2 seats up for election in April 2024.
Ric Leitheiser and Jim Leister were elected to 3-year terms in April 2021.
Click HERE for more information in the Kewaskum School District.
| December 22, 2023 (by 5pm) | incumbents submit Notification of Noncandidacy (if applicable) | ||
| January 2, 2024 (by 5pm) | candidates submit CF-1L Local Candidate Registration Statement | ||
| January 2, 2024 (by 5pm) | candidates submit EL-162sd Declaration of Candidacy |
West Bend School Board has 2 seats up in April 2024 Spring Election.
Seats are held by Chris Zwygart and Kurt Rebholz.
According to the District: A Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the office of the school district clerk at the Education Service Center located at 735 S. Main Street, West Bend, WI 53095.
The Education Service Center will be open from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on December 27 and December 28, and closed the remainder of that week for the holiday break. The office will reopen Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. to receive submissions. Contact Peggy Schmidt with any questions at 262-335-5435.
This is a working story, and more information will be posted as details become available.
Still working on Village and Town races along with Erin and Richfield School Districts.
