Tuesday election rundown for Vernon County

April 6, 2026

VIROQUA, Wis. — The field is set for the April 7 spring election across Vernon County, featuring competitive races for the Viroqua mayoral seat and the County Board of Supervisors, alongside several unopposed incumbents retaining their positions. This not a comprehensive listing of all the races but we will bring you the results of as many races as we can.

City Elections

• City of Viroqua:
  • Mayor: Krista Browne and Roger Call.
  • Alderperson: Andrew (A.J) Bergum (Ward 2); Kyle Bartelt (Ward 4); Cyndy Hubbard (Ward 6); Tanja Birke and Chad Hoyum (Ward 8).
• City of Westby:
  • Alderperson: Joel Strangstalien (District 1); Sue Kastensen (District 2); Susan Jacobson (District 3).
• City of Hillsboro:
  • The ballot includes races for Mayor and Alderperson Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Candidates appearing on the ballot for Hillsboro municipal races include Rick Tyler, Zach Bender, Gregory Kubarski, Mark Richard Lankey, Julie Erickson, Rick Hanke, Leanne Beyer, and Elizabeth M. Parish.

School Board Elections

• Viroqua Area School District: Dana Hohlfelder and Matt Tubbin were the only candidates to file paperwork by the January 6 deadline and will run uncontested. Their new three-year terms will begin on April 27.
• Westby Area School District: Cary Joholski is running for Seat 1; Toby L. Wood and Peter Michael Engh are running for Seat 6.

County Elections

• Vernon County Board of Supervisors: All 19 districts are up for election, with competitive races in District 14 (Max Kane vs. Wayde Lawler) and District 17 (Lonnie Muller vs. Greg Lawton).

Statewide:

All Wisconsin voters will cast a ballot for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, deciding between candidates Chris Taylor and Maria S. Lazar.

What You Will Need to Vote

• Photo ID: Wisconsin requires voters to present a valid Photo ID to cast a ballot.
• Registration: You must be registered to vote. If you missed the mail-in or online registration deadlines (which close 20 days before the election), you can still register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day.

How to Find Your Polling Place and Sample Ballot You can find all of your specific voting details through the state’s My Vote WI platform.

• By using the “Search by Address” feature on the site, you can enter your street address, unit, city, and zip code to locate your exact polling place.
• This same tool will also show you a “What’s On My Ballot” preview, allowing you to view a sample ballot tailored specifically to your residential address.

Important Times and Deadlines

• If you are voting absentee, your completed ballot must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (April 7). A postmark date is not sufficient; the ballot must physically be in the hands of the clerk by this time, so absentee voters are encouraged to mail their ballots at least 10 days early or drop them off in person.
• If you need additional assistance, the ACLU highlights the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE, and provides specific guidance for voters with special circumstances, such as those with disabilities or individuals with a criminal conviction.