Candidate Information

Getting on the Ballot

The Village of Elm Grove is governed by a Board of Trustees committed to serving the community. The Board is made up of a Village President and six Village Trustees. Each office is elected for a 2-year term. Additionally, the Municipal Judge is an elected official serving a 4-year term.

The Board of Trustees convene on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Trustees are also members of various other Boards and Committees that meet throughout the month.

The Candidate Ballot Access Procedures manual has more information about getting on the ballot.

The following offices are up for election in 2026

Office	Incumbent
Village Trustee	Shawn Hillmann
Village Trustee	John Schindler
Village Trustee	Jennifer Stuckert

*All three incumbents will be running for their seat at the April 7, 2026 election.

Becoming a Candidate

The requirements and documents below provide essential information on how to become a candidate for municipal office. As a candidate it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the election and campaign finance requirements. If you have questions, please reach out to the Village Clerk at 262 782 6700 or Wisconsin Elections Commission at 608 261 2028.

Qualifications for Candidates

Citizen of the Village of Elm Grove
Age 18 or older
Resided in the Village for 28 days before any election
An eligible elector

Important Dates to Remember

December 1, 2025 - First day for candidates to circulate nomination papers for the 2026 Spring Election

December 26, 2025 - Deadline (5pm) for incumbents not seeking re-election to file Notification of Non-candidacy.**Failure to notify along with the failure to file nomination papers by the deadline will extend nomination paper deadline 72 hours for that office.

January 6, 2026 - Deadline (5pm) for candidates to file nomination papers, declarations of candidacy, and campaign registrations statements for the 2026 Spring Election with the Clerk.

Requirements

The first day for circulating nomination papers for public office is December 1st; 20-100 signatures are needed for all elected offices. A candidate may circulate his/her own nomination papers.
Every person who is a candidate for public office must file a Registration Statement with the Village Clerk regardless of whether the candidate accepts contributions and/or makes disbursements.
The last day for filing nomination papers, Declaration of Candidacy, and Campaign Registration Statements with the Village Clerk is not later than 5:00 PM on the first Tuesday of January.
A person may sign as many nomination papers as there are vacancies for any office. You must be a qualified elector of the Village of Elm Grove to sign any nomination paper.

Forms to File as a Candidate for Position of Trustee

2026 Village of Elm Grove Candidate Packet (Full packet of all forms)

Declaration of Candidacy EL-162 - Notaries are available at the the Clerk's Office

Campaign Finance Registration Statement CF-1L - The Campaign Finance Registration Statement should be filed as soon as the candidate intends to seek office and before circulating nomination papers.

Nomination Paper for Non-Partisan Office EL-169 - Additional copies may be printed as needed. Nomination papers cannot be circulated prior to December 1, 2026.

Notification of Non-Candidacy EL-163 - If you are an incumbent and choose not to seek re-election, you must submit a Notification of Non-Candidacy form by December 26. 2025.