2026 Spring School Board Election Information

School Board members are elected for a 3-year term. An election is held each year on the first Tuesday in April. Additional information on ballot deadlines, forms, and contact information can be found in the links below. 
Current School Board member term dates

Key Dates and Deadlines for Candidates and Voters

DATE

 Time Event Notes
December 1, 2025 Start Date Candidates may begin filing Ballot
Access Documents		  

December 26, 2025

 5:00 p.m. Deadline for Incumbents to file for
non-candidacy		 Incumbents are encouraged to file prior
to this date due to the Holiday schedule.
January 6, 2026 5:00 p.m. FINAL DEADLINE for Candidates to file
Ballot Access Documents		 The School District Office will be open until
5:00 p.m. on this date to accept documents             
February 13, 2026 12:00 p.m.  Write-In Candidate Registration Deadline
for Primary (if needed)		 Only if a Primary Election is necessary

February 17, 2026

 

Spring Primary (if needed)

 
April 3, 2026 12:00 p.m. Write-In Candidate Registration Deadline
or Spring Election

School District Office is closed on this date;
candidates are encouraged to register before this date.
April 7, 2026   Spring Election  
April 27, 2026   Elected Candidates take office

Attend Board of Education Meeting

District Office Information and Hours

Regular Business Hours: The District Office is open M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Office Closures: The KASD office will be closed on the following dates:

  • December 24, 2025
  • December 25, 2025
  • December 31, 2025
  • January 1, 2026
  • April 3, 2026

Notary Services: Availability of a Notary at the District Office is not guaranteed on all dates. Candidates are encouraged to call ahead to confirm availability and/or have their documents notarized prior to filing them at the District Office.

REQUIRED NOTICES: (links will be updated as required dates pass) 

Notice of School Board Election 
Incumbent Notice of Non-Candidacy
Notice of Meeting of the Board of Canvassers

CANDIDATE BALLOT ACCESS INFORMATION & FORMS

Ballot Access Checklist (ELIS-5)
Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162SD)
Campaign Finance Registration Statement (CF-1L)
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) 2026 Guide for Candidates

CERTIFIED CANDIDATES: (available on 1/8/2026)

Candidates Certified for 2026 Spring Election 

QUESTIONS?

For Campaign Finance questions, please contact the Wisconsin Ethics Commission directly at (608) 266-8123 or via email at CampaignFinance@wi.gov 
For other election questions, please contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission at (608) 266-8005 or via email at elections@wi.gov
Kimberly Area School District: contact Sara Vogel, Assistant to the Superintendent, at (920) 788-7900 or via email at svogel@kimberly.k12.wi.us