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Notice of Spring Election

Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Village of Rochester, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents:

Office                                       Incumbent

Village Trustee                          Adam Schaefer

Village Trustee                          Gary Beck Jr

Village Trustee                          Russ Kumbier

Full Notice

If you are interested in running for the Village Board, candidacy forms are available below or paper copies can be picked up at the Village Hall. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the Village of Rochester, with no felony convictions. Required papers include a campaign finance registration statement, declaration of candidacy, and nomination papers with 20-100 signatures of Village residents. The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1st. All papers must be filed with the Clerk’s Office by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 6th.

Ballot Access Checklist

Registration Statement

Declaration of Candidacy

Nomination Papers

If you have any questions about serving your community in this capacity, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 262-534-2431. Further information about running for non-partisan municipal office is also available from the Wisconsin Election Commission.