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Election Information

2026 – 2027 Election Dates

There are no remaining elections for 2025

 2026 Election Schedule

February 17th Spring Primary – if required
April 7th Spring Election
August 11th Partisan Primary
November 3rd General Election

2027 Election Schedule

February 16th Spring Primary – if required
April 6th Spring Election

 

Become a Candidate – Getting on the Ballot

NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY & SPRING ELECTION
February 17, 2026 (if required)
April 7, 2026 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to be elected for the following terms to succeed incumbents whose term will expire April 21, 2026:                    

Office    Incumbent  Term
Mayor Jane B. Lang    4-year, ending April 2030
Aldermanic District 1 Cari Lendrum  3-year, ending April 2029
Aldermanic District 2 Tami Erickson    3-year, ending April 2029
Aldermanic District 3 Scott Weber  3-year, ending April 2029
Neenah-Menasha Municipal Judge  James B. Gunz    4-year, ending April 2030


The first day to circulate nomination papers for Mayor and Alderman is December 1, 2025.  The final day for filing nomination papers in the office of the City Clerk, 211 Walnut Street, is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The first day to circulate nomination papers for Municipal Judge is December 1, 2025, and the final day for filing nomination papers with the Winnebago County Clerk, 112 Otter Ave, Oshkosh, is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

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

Aldermanic district maps are available to prospective candidates at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall or the city website at www.ci.neenah.wi.us Aldermanic Districts.

The deadline for current office holders (incumbents) to file a Notice of Non-Candidacy is Friday, December 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Done in the City of Neenah
November 25, 2025
Charlotte Nagel, City Clerk

 

2026 Candidate Listing Spring Election

2026 Candidate Listing Spring Election (updated 12-09-2025)

Read and follow the election rules and regulations outlined in the 2026 Candidate Guide

Incumbents NOT Seeking Re-Election:
Need to complete and submit the Notification of Non-candidacy (EL-163) to the City Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025.  Failure to notify will extend Nomination Paper deadline 72 hours for that office.

Alderperson Candidates:

  • Complete and submit a Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1) to the City Clerk as soon as you decide to run for office but no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. However, this must be filed before circulating nomination papers.

  • Circulating Nomination Papers for Nonpartisan Office (EL-169) can begin December 1, 2025 after the Campaign Registration Statement is submitted to the City Clerk.  Nomination Papers are due no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  

    • Mayor 200 – 400
    • Alderman 20 – 40
    • Multi-Jurisdictional Municipal Judge 20 – 100

 

 

Campaign Finance Information:

Voter Registration

If you have not voted before or if you have moved since you last voted even with the city itself, you will need to register to vote for the election.  There are several ways to register to vote:

  1. Register online: If you have a Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card with your current Neenah address, you may register online at https://myvote.wi.gov . 
  2. Register by mail: Send completed and signed registration form along with proof of residence to:
    • Neenah City Clerk’s Office, PO Box 426, Neenah WI 54957-0426
    • Neenah City Clerk’s Office, 211 Walnut Street, Neenah, WI 54956
  3. Register in person: Bring a completed registration form or complete a register  form  in person through to:
    • Neenah City Clerk’s Office, 211 Walnut Street, Neenah, WI 54956
    • Please be sure to bring proof of your current residence. 
  4. Register at the polls:  On Election Day at your polling location, register in person.  You will be able to vote immediately after completing registration, so be sure to bring your proof of residence as well as your photo ID.

Proof of Residency List – List of acceptable proof of residency documents

  Absentee Voting

Absentee ballots will begin to be mailed on date forthcoming

How to Request an Absentee Ballot:

  • Online at MyVoteWI
  • Mail completed Absentee Ballot Request Application to:
    • Neenah City Clerk, PO Box 426, Neenah, WI 54957-0426
    • Neenah City Clerk, 211 Walnut St, Neenah, WI 54956
  • E-mail request to clerk@neenahwi.gov  Photo ID must be on file
    • Request MUST include:
      • Full name
      • Voting address
      • Date of birth
      • Address to mail ballot to

  Sample Ballots
Forthcoming

Wards 1-4 Aldermanic District 1

Wards 5-8 Aldermanic District1

Wards 9-12 & 27 Aldermanic District 2

Wards 10 & 12 Sanitary District Aldermanic District 2

Wards 13-15, 22 & 26 Aldermanic District 2

Ward 16 Aldermanic District 2

Wards 17-19 & 24 Aldermanic District 3

Wards 20, 21, 23 & 25 Aldermanic District 3

 

Early In-Person Voting 

Schedule is forthcoming

 City Hall, Clerk’s Office, 211 Walnut Street:

   Tuesday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
     Thursday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
     Friday, , 7:30am-4:00pm
 Monday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
     Tuesday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
Thursday, , 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday, , 7:30am-5:00pm

 

Returning Absentee Ballots for
April 1, 2026 Spring Election

  • Did you sign the absentee ballot envelope?
  • Did your witness sign your absentee ballot envelope?
  • Did your witness print their name and address on your absentee ballot envelope?

Ballots can be returned:

  • By Mail.  Absentee ballots come with return postage paid.  Therefore, returning the ballot via USPS mail is a cost-free option.  Please allow sufficient mailing time.
  • By drop box.
    • The drop box located inside the Walnut Street entrance to City Hall.  This drop box is only available during regular business hours of:
      • Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm
      • Fridays 7:30am-4:00pm
      • Friday, 
    • The drop box by the drive-thru window by also be used.  However, ballots will not be received in-person at the drive-thru window.
  • In-person at the Clerk’s Office.  Absentee ballots must be returned by the voter named on the ballot envelope.  If voter is disabled, the use of an agent is acceptable.  Office hours are:
    • Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    • Fridays 7:30 AM – 4:00PM
    • Friday,  7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Election Day 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Elections Results City of Neenah Only

Unofficial Election Night Results

Provisional Ballots

Unreturned Absentee Ballots

 

Photo ID – Required in Wisconsin

Visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website for information on acceptable forms of photo ID and how to obtain a FREE Wisconsin ID card for voting.

Groups Exempted by Law from providing Photo ID:

 

Legal Notices

April 7, 2026 Spring Election

Type A Notice of Spring Election

Type E Notice Absentee Voting Spring Election

Type C Notice of Referendum

Notice of Central Count

 Public Test Notice 

Voting Locations and Ward Maps

     City of Neenah Polling location are:

     Wards 1-4               First Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall
                                          Enter on Doty Street 
                                          200 S. Church Street

     Wards 5-8               Washington Park Pavilion
                                          631 W. Winneconne Avenue

     Wards 9-12, 27       Peace Lutheran Church – Fellowship Hall
                                          1228 S. Park Avenue

     Wards 13-15,  &      Neenah Police Department
                  22, 26              2111 Marathon Avenue

     Wards 16-19, 24     Gloria Dei Lutheran Church – Fellowship Hall
                                          1140 Tullar Road

     Wards 20-21,          Fire Station 31
             23 & 25                 1080 Breezewood Lane

     Central Count         Neenah City Hall
     Absentees                    211 Walnut Street
     Wards 1-27

Non-English Speaking Voters

A citizen cannot be denied the right to vote because the citizen does not speak English. If a voter is challenged and can not answer the challenge questions because the challenged voter does not speak English, the challenged voter should be given a challenged ballot. The inability to answer the challenge questions because of lack of proficiency in English is not the same as refusing to answer the questions.

If a voter is challenged and is unable to answer the challenge questions, the inspectors should note on the challenge form that the questions could not be asked because of the challenged voter’s inability to speak English. The challenged voter is given a ballot that is marked with a serial number corresponding to the voter’s name on the voter list.

City of Neenah Voting Method

The City of Neenah uses a paper ballot, which is read by an Image Cast Evolution (ICE) Voting tabulator, which scans and stores votes. To cast your vote you must darken the oval next to your voting choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where do I vote?
    • You can click here and search your address. If your address does not come up and you live in a new development or an apartment building, you can call our office at 920-886-6110 for your voting information.
  • How do I register?
  • When do I need to update my registration?
    • Anytime you move or change your name you need to update your registration.
  • How do I request an absentee ballot?
    • You can download this form and submit it via mail or email to the Clerk’s office at 211 Walnut Street, Neenah WI 54956 with a valid photo ID or go to www.myvote.wi.gov and request online.
  • What is a proof of residence?
  • What are valid forms of photo ID for voting?

 

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