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Spring 2026 Election

Spring 2026 Election

Ballot Order

Following a Drawing of Lots, the candidates will appear in the following order on the April 7, 2026, ballot:

  • Nick Korger
  • Kate Barikmo
  • Wendy L. Francour

Notice of School Board Election

An election is to be held in the School District of Mequon-Thiensville on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed:

  • Office Incumbent - School Board Member Kate Barikmo
  • Office Incumbent - School Board Member Wendy Francour
  • Office Incumbent - School Board Member Nicholas Korger

Candidate Tracking Form (updated 1/5/26) 

Office Terms
The term of office for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2026. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

For Candidates
A Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the office of the school district clerk.

Primary Election
If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Additional Information
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.

WASB - Guide for School Board Candidates

Ballot Access Checklist (Form ELIS-5 SD)

Each of the following forms must be completed and filed on time by a candidate for School District office in order for the candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot at the February 17, 2026 Spring Primary (if necessary) and the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. The filing officer for School District offices is the School District Clerk. Candidates should contact their filing officer for further information or to obtain any of the necessary forms.

Ballot Access Checklist Form

Must complete and submit a Campaign Registration Statement (Form CF-1) to the filing officer prior to raising or spending any funds, and no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. If the form is faxed or emailed, the original document must be postmarked no later than January 5, 2026. Wis. Stat. §§ 8.10(5), 8.21, 8.30(4), 120.06(6)(b), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04.

File a campaign registration statement before campaign funds are collected or spent or before submitting nomination papers. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.0202(1)(a), 11.0101(1).

Amend your current registration, including the office sought and the new election and primary dates. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.0202 (1)(a), 11.0101(1).

Complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy (Form EL-162sd) to the filing officer no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. If the form is faxed or emailed, the original document must follow, postmarked no later than January 5, 2026. Wis. Stat. §§ 8.10(5), 8.21, 8.30(4), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04.

  • Must complete and submit a Campaign Registration Statement (Form CF-1) to the filing officer prior to raising or spending any funds, and no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. If the form is faxed or emailed, the original document must be postmarked no later than January 5, 2026. Wis. Stat. §§ 8.10(5), 8.21, 8.30(4), 120.06(6)(b), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04.

  • File a campaign registration statement before campaign funds are collected or spent or before submitting nomination papers. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.0202(1)(a), 11.0101(1).

  • Amend your current registration, including the office sought and the new election and primary dates. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.0202 (1)(a), 11.0101(1).

    Complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy (Form EL-162sd) to the filing officer no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. If the form is faxed or emailed, the original document must follow, postmarked no later than January 5, 2026. Wis. Stat. §§ 8.10(5), 8.21, 8.30(4), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04.

Other Resources

Note: The forms prescribed by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission for the making of reports and statements under the campaign finance laws are available on the commissions website (Ethics Resources Overview and Election Forms).

Election Timeline

Date Event
Friday, December 26, 2025 5 p.m. deadline for incumbents to file Notification of Non-Candidacy to District Filing Officer
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 5 p.m. deadline for candidates to submit Declaration of Candidacy and Campaign Finance Statement to District Filing Officer
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Primary Election (if necessary)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Spring Election Day