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Writer's pictureKristie Goforth

Advice from the Lorax

Phew, that was an arduous election season. But even though we've barely caught our collective breath, another one is just around the corner. Half of Monona's City Council and the Mayor's seat will be up for re-election on April 1, 2025. Alders Doug Wood, Nancy Moore, and Rick Bernstein's seats will be up for grabs. If you're feeling compelled to step up as a public servant, here are some deadlines you need to know about.


The City of Monona's website is sparce on information but here's the link. For those interested in learning more, you'll want to contact Monona's City Clerk Alene Houser by calling 608-222-2525. More highly detailed information can be found at the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.


A list of forms that you would need to file to run for local office includes:

  • Campaign Registration Statement - you'll need to name your campaign treasurer; you may serve as your own treasurer or any adult can serve as your treasurer.

  • Declaration of Candidacy

  • Nomination Papers


The City of Madison website has a thorough calendar of deadlines and a list of paperwork that would need to be filed. I've pasted in their calendar below:

December 1, 2024

First day nomination papers may be circulated.

December 27, 2024

Deadline for incumbents not seeking re-election to file Notice of Non-Candidacy.

January 7, 2025

All papers and forms due in City Clerk’s Office at 5 p.m.

January 10, 2025

Deadline to challenge nomination papers.

January 28, 2025

Absentee ballots mailed to all voters with requests on file.

January 29, 2025

Last day to register to vote online or through the mail prior to the Spring Primary. Voter registration remains available at absentee voting sites through the Friday before Election Day, and at the polls on Election Day.

February 18, 2025

Spring Primary, if needed.

March 11, 2025

Absentee ballots mailed to all voters with requests on file.

March 12, 2025

Last day to register to vote online or through the mail prior to the Spring Election. Voter registration remains available at absentee voting sites through the Friday before Election Day, and at the polls on Election Day.

April 1, 2025

Spring Election.

If you'd like to discuss running for office in Monona, please feel free to reach out to me by email.

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