Type A Notice
An election is to be held in the School District of Slinger, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed:
| Incumbent Office |
Term Office |
Term Expiration Date |
| Christopher Goeman |
One Year Term (Due to an appointee fulfilling a vacancy)
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April 2027 |
| Brenda Lighthizer |
Three Year Term |
April 2029 |
| Jody Melius-Strupp |
Three Year Term |
April 2029 |
Term for the one-year begins Monday, April 27, 2026 and expires on Sunday, April 25, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Terms for the three-year begin Monday, April 27, 2026 and expire on Sunday, April 22, 2029, at 11:59 p.m.
After the results of the April 7, 2026 election, votes will be canvassed. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to the two three-year seats, and the candidate receiving the third-highest number of votes will be elected to the one-year seat.
Requirements for Ballot Placement:
To appear on the Spring Election ballot, candidates must file the following with the School District Clerk (207 Polk St, Slinger, WI) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026:
- Campaign Registration Statement (Form CF-1L)
- Declaration of Candidacy (Form EL-162sd) - must be notarized before filing
Important Dates:
December 1, 2025 thru January 6, 2026 - Candidate packets will be available for ballot eligibility
December 26, 2025 - 5:00 PM Deadline for Incumbents to File Notice of Noncandidacy
January 6, 2026 - 5:00 PM Candidate Deadline for Filing All Ballot Access Documents
February 17, 2026 - Spring Primary Election (if necessary)
April 7, 2026 - Spring Election
TBD - Board of Canvassers Meeting
April 27, 2026 - Newly Elected School Board Members take Office
Click here for the entire Candidate Packet. Printed packets are also available at the Slinger School District Office, 207 Polk St, Slinger.
Additional Resources for Candidates:
ELIS-5 2026 Ballot Access Checklist for School Board Candidates
ETIS-8 Campaign Finance Checklist for 2026 Municipal and School District Candidates
WASB’s booklet Guide for Candidates
Campaign Finance Overview Manual
Please note, the Slinger School District will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 thru Sunday, January 4, 2026. The District Office drop box is available 24 hours a day and will be checked.
Contact Maria Gehring with questions:
262-644-9615, Ext. 5608
maria.gehring@slingerschools.org
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