Local Offices to be Elected in the Spring 2021 Election

April Election Date: April 6, 2021
Spring Primary (*if a primary election is needed): February 16, 2021
* A primary is needed whenever the number of candidates filing nomination papers exceeds two times the number of seats needed to fill an elected office.

Altoona School Board:
School District of Altoona Election Information
The Altoona School Board has 5 members each elected for 3-year terms.
Seats up for election:             
3-Year Term (Rick Risler-Incumbent)
You must have a minimum of 20 ­­­signatures but no more than 100 signatures. 

Eau Claire School Board:
ECASD Spring Election Information
The Eau Claire School Board has 7 members. 6 are elected for 3-year terms. 1 is elected for a 1-year term. The 1-year seat will be given to the candidate who receives the third largest number of votes.
Seats up for election:               
3-Year Term (Joshua Clement-Incumbent)
3-Year Term (Marquell Johnson-Incumbent)
1-Year Term (Erica Zerr-Incumbent)
You must have a minimum of 100 signatures but no more than 200 signatures.

Additional School Board Information:
School Board Members take office on April 26, 2021. Elected and Re-elected members of the School Board must take and file the official Oath of Office no later than April 26, 2021.
Nomination papers may not be circulated before December 1, 2020.
The deadline for declaring candidacy is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
For more information visit:
Campaign Finance Checklist
Campaign Finance Registration Statement
Guide for Candidates
Local Candidates – Non-Partisan
School District Candidates Checklist

Altoona City Council:
City of Altoona Elected Officials Information
The Altoona City Council is made up of 6 City Council members and 1 mayor. Each member is elected for a 2-year term. In even number years Aldermanic District 1, 2, 3, and the Mayor position are up for election. In odd number years Aldermanic District 4, 5, and 6 are up for election.
Seats up for election:
District 4 (Ward 6,7) - Matthew Biren (Incumbent)
District 5 (Ward 8,9) -Tim Sexton (Incumbent)
District 6 (Ward 10, 11, 15) -Susan Rowe (Incumbent)
Altoona Ward Map
Altoona Ward Locator
You must have a minimum of 20 signatures but no more than 40 signatures.
Note: Pay attention to the signatures obtained on Nomination Papers. Signers must be eligible voters who live in the City limits (and within the district if you are running for a district office). They do not have to be registered voters. Signers must give their complete address (house number, street, and municipality). They need to date their signature. You are strongly urged to obtain more than the minimum number of signatures required for ballot status in case a problem is found with some signatures. However, you cannot collect over the maximum number. 

Eau Claire City Council:
City Council Candidate Information
The Eau Claire City Council is made up of 10 City Council members and 1 City Council President. Each member is elected for a 3-year term. 5 members are elected from aldermanic districts and 5 members are elected at large. The City Council President is also elected at large. The aldermanic district seats are the only City Council positions up for election in spring 2021.
Seats up for election:
District 1- Emily Berge (Incumbent)
District 2- Emily Anderson (Incumbent)
District 3- Jeremy Gragert (Incumbent)
District 4- Jill Christopherson (Incumbent)
District 5- Andrew Werthmann (Incumbent)   
Eau Claire District Map
You must have a minimum of 20 signatures but no more than 40 signatures.
Note: Pay attention to the signatures obtained on Nomination Papers. Signers must be eligible voters who live in the City limits (and within the district if you are running for a district office). They do not have to be registered voters. Signers must give their complete address (house number, street, and municipality). They need to date their signature. You are strongly urged to obtain more than the minimum number of signatures required for ballot status in case a problem is found with some signatures. However, you cannot collect over the maximum number. 
Additional Information:
Nomination papers may not be circulated before December 1, 2020.
The deadline for declaring candidacy is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Do you live in different school district, city, village or town than Altoona or Eau Claire?
Check with your local school district office, or municipal clerk, for specific information about open seats and filing requirements.

For more information visit:
Ballot Access Checklist
Campaign Finance Registration Statement
Local Candidates – Non-Partisan
Wisconsin Elections Commission
Wisconsin Ethics Commission

Posted by: Grace Hanson, Governmental Affairs Intern
hanson@eauclairechamber.org

Also contact: Scott Rogers, Governmental Affairs Director
rogers@eauclairechamber.org