Elections in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
917 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most elections activity
- Dane, WI (64)
- Sun Prairie, WI (47)
- Weston, WI (37)
- Madison, WI (31)
- Janesville School District, WI (24)
- Stevens Point, WI (24)
- La Crosse, WI (19)
- Wausau, WI (19)
- Winnebago County, WI (19)
- Milwaukee, WI (19)
- Oconto County, WI (17)
- Brookfield, WI (17)
Latest matching meetings
Phantom Lakes district to set 2027 budget, levy, and elect commissioners
The Phantom Lakes Management District is holding its 2026 annual meeting to review lake management activities, approve the 2026 audit, adopt the 2027 proposed budget, and pass a resolution for the 2027 levy. The board will also elect commissioners for 2026-2028 and set the next annual meeting date. An organizational…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss (no action) a second draft ordinance amending Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning, and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss a draft ordinance amending the Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning (no action), and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT grant for…
Library Board to elect officers and discuss expansion at Sept. 8 meeting
The Delafield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers. The board will discuss and possibly take action on electing new officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Fiduciary) and exploring a library expansion project. They will also discuss…
Advisory Park Board to elect officers and hear park updates
The Fond du Lac Advisory Park Board will hold its regular meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve minutes from April 27, 2026, and receive a report from the park superintendent covering events, projects, and ordinances. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Committee to select vendors for employee benefit trust fund services
The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee is meeting to discuss and select vendors following a request for proposals (RFP) process for three services: third-party administrator (TPA), pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and stop loss insurance. This is a decision-making meeting, not just procedural, as the committee will…
Human Rights Commission to elect leaders, revise complaint form
The La Crosse Human Rights Commission will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, review a revised discrimination complaint form, and discuss its powers and duties. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions expected.
Board to discuss Soo Line litigation, approve appointments, agreements
The Elm Grove Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation strategy for Soo Line vs Village of Elm Grove. They will also consider appointments, a proclamation, an intergovernmental fire training agreement, and routine reports. The agenda includes several action items and…
Janesville school board to discuss referendum communication, adopt transportation policy
The Janesville School District Board of Education will meet on August 25, 2026, at Kennedy Elementary School. The board will consider a closed session for personnel matters, adopt a consent agenda, discuss a referendum communication schedule, and vote on adopting a new transportation policy. The meeting also includes…
County board to vote on AI policy, funding transfer, road classification
The Iron County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting for a presentation on governmental procedures and meeting laws, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes elections for Vice Chair and an Agriculture and Extension Committee seat, a discussion on clerk office duties, and votes on…
Council to consider adopting 2027-2029 strategic plan and referendum resolution
The Plymouth Common Council will discuss and possibly adopt the 2027-2029 City of Plymouth Strategic Plan, consider an agreement in lieu of raze order for the Brickbauer Building at 901 Reed St., and accept the 2025 audit. The council will also consider a resolution to exercise the referendum option, likely related to…
Rules Review Committee to discuss committee selection ordinance
The Rules Review Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment and discussion on possible language and an ordinance regarding how all committee personnel are selected. No final action is guaranteed; the item is listed for discussion and possible action.
Council to vote on referendum to exceed levy limits for public safety
The Muskego Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution #064-2026, which would authorize a referendum to exceed state levy limits for public safety purposes. The council will take public comment before voting on the resolution.
Board of Canvass to amend certification of Aug. 11 primary results
The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will meet to amend the certification of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary. The board will complete and sign an amended certification for local filing and submit an official copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, as required by Wisconsin State Statute 7.60. The agenda is…
Food Council to vote on Dane County Food System Action Plan
The Dane County Food Council is meeting to receive an update and final recommendations on the Dane County Food System Action Plan, followed by a vote on the plan as an action item. The agenda also includes regular reports on various food-related programs and council discussions on future direction, meetings…
Board to act on referendum poll, strategic planning, staff audit
The Kenosha Unified School District Board will take action on a referendum poll/survey, strategic planning, and a staff audit, followed by a workshop led by a WASB consultant on board norms and roles. Public comments are also scheduled.
Advisory Park Board to elect officers and review park project updates
The Advisory Park Board will hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also receive a report from Park Superintendent John Redmond regarding several park projects and updates.
Police and Fire Commission to interview police officer candidates in closed session
The Muskego Police and Fire Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and receiving a police chief's report. The main substantive item is a closed session to interview candidates for a police officer position, followed by an open session to consider any recommendations. A…
Council to review 2027-2031 capital budgets and approve several contracts
The Common Council will consider the 2027-2031 City and Utility Capital Budgets, a key planning item for future infrastructure and projects. They will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including a developer's agreement for Arrowood Phase 6, a fleet building roof overlay, pavement marking, and crack…
Council to pick engineer for bike/pedestrian bridges over USH18/STH59
The Waukesha City Council will consider consent agenda items including selecting an engineering consultant for the RAISE grant bike and pedestrian bridges over USH18/STH59 and USH18/STH59/STH164, and an intermunicipal agreement for the Davidson Rd. project. New business includes approving revisions to the Municipal…
EOC to elect officers, set 2026 dates, hear ethics training
The Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and to vote on 2026 meeting dates. The agenda also includes an ethics training presentation and discussion on inclusive language and future areas of interest. Public comment is invited on agenda items…
Dane County Board of Canvassers to certify Aug. 11 primary results
The Dane County Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the official canvass of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. They will review and certify the votes cast for federal, state, and county offices, and then certify the results to the County Clerk. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused on election…
Council to hold public hearing on rezoning 13.32 acres for senior living
The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 13.32 acres from C-2 General Commercial to R-3A Multiple-Family Residence District, a step toward a proposed 186-unit senior living facility. The council will also consider ordinances on fire services, a resolution to combine wards for…
Council to consider $21.7M in borrowing for 2026 capital projects
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on financing for 2026 capital projects, including $12,025,000 in general obligation promissory notes and $9,675,000 in utility revenue bonds. They will also consider adopting the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan, which proposes $19.8 million in 2027…
Board of Canvass to certify August 11 partisan primary election results
The Calumet County Board of Canvassers will meet to open and publicly examine the returns of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. The board will then complete and sign the certification of election results for local filing and submit an official copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, as required by…
Board of Canvass procedural meeting, no listed actions
The Winnebago County Board of Canvass will hold a meeting on August 18, 2026, with an agenda consisting only of a call to order, a general business items section, and adjournment. No specific items, proposals, or action items are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions…
County Board of Canvassers to certify August 2026 primary results
The Oconto County Board of Canvassers is meeting to review election documents from each reporting unit, verify voting equipment serial numbers, and sign the summary statement to certify the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary election results. The meeting is open to the public and may recess for lunch.
County board to canvass Aug. 11 partisan primary election results
The Ozaukee County Board of Canvassers is meeting to conduct the official county canvass of the August 11, 2026 partisan primary election returns. The agenda includes only the call to order, the canvass, and adjournment, with no other business items.
Village Board to decide on 5-year road plan, possible referendum
The Village Board will discuss a five-year roads and infrastructure plan, including whether to pursue an advisory referendum on the November ballot to fund the projects. The administrator recommends adopting the plan without a referendum. The board may also consider whether to include burying utilities along Main…
Municipal Board of Canvass to review election results
This is a procedural meeting of the Municipal Board of Canvass to review and certify election results. The agenda includes only the agenda and packet documents, with no substantive policy items.
Board of Canvassers to process provisional ballots and certify election results
The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to process and count provisional ballots, tabulate Election Day results, and certify the outcome of the election. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting.
Board of Canvassers to meet for election canvass
This is a procedural meeting of the Municipal Board of Canvassers. The agenda contains only a notice of the meeting, with no substantive items listed.
Price County canvassers to certify Aug. 11 primary election results
The Price County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass votes cast at the August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary Election and issue certification. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting, open to the public.
County canvass board reconvenes Aug. 11 election count
The Iron County Board of Canvass will reconvene the canvass of the August 11, 2026 election at 10:00 am on August 17, 2026 in the county board room at the courthouse, 300 Taconite Street, Hurley, WI. This is a procedural meeting to continue the official vote count and certification process.
Lincoln County Board of Canvass to certify Aug. 11 primary results
The Lincoln County Board of Canvass will meet to canvass and certify the results of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. The agenda includes public comment and the canvass of election results, with the next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2026.
Board to certify August 11 primary election results
The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet to process any eligible provisional ballots, reconcile voter lists, and certify the totals from the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. The board will also approve minutes from its April 13, 2026 meeting. This is a procedural election certification meeting.
Board to canvass Aug. 11 partisan primary results
The Dane County Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the official canvass of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election, covering votes for governor, congressional, state legislative, and county offices. The board will also consider minutes from its May 5 meetings and receive ethics training. The meeting is…
Board to canvass and certify Aug. 11 primary results
The Rock County Board of Canvassers will meet to verify and certify the results of the August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary. The board will audit election results, review election materials and records, consider provisional ballots, and sign the official canvass statement.
Board of Canvass to certify Aug. 11 primary results
The Board of Canvass will meet to process any provisional ballots from the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary and review and certify the municipal results. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 30 West Central Street. After certification, the board will adjourn.
Canvassing Board to certify Aug. 11 primary results
The Canvassing Board will meet to canvass the results and any provisional ballots from the August 11, 2026, Partisan Primary Election, and to correct any errors or irregularities found. The meeting is procedural and limited to election certification.