Jan. 9, 2026
Editors note: An earlier version of this story we listed Scott Champion with the incumbents on the Vernon County Board of Supervisors. That was incorrect. He is a new candidate running to fill a seat vacated by Mary Henry. We apologize for the error.
Jan. 8 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.
The deadline for candidates to file nomination papers was 5 p.m. on Jan. 6.
Viroqua Mayoral and Council Races
In the city of Viroqua, voters will elect a new mayor following Mayor Justin Running’s decision to file a notification of non-candidacy on Dec. 3. Two candidates, Krista Browne and Roger Call, will vie for the open seat.
The Viroqua City Council sees a mix of uncontested seats and one challenge. In Ward 8, incumbent Alderperson Tanja Birke faces a challenge from Chad Hoyum.
In Ward 4, Kyle Bartelt is running unopposed for the seat currently held by Emma Hood, who filed a notification of non-candidacy in December. Incumbent Alderpersons Andrew (A.J) Bergum of Ward 2 and Cyndy Hubbard of Ward 6 are running without opposition.
Vernon County Board of Supervisors
The upcoming election includes 19 districts for the Vernon County Board of Supervisors. While most candidates are running unopposed, voters in two districts will see contested races and one district will have a new candidate to fill a vacancy.
In District 14, Max Kane faces incumbent Wayde Lawler, while in District 17, incumbent Lonnie Muller is running against Greg Lawton. In District 12 Scott Champion is a news candidate running for seat vacated by Mary Henry who filed papers not to run again.
The following incumbents are running unopposed for their respective districts:
- District 1: Will Beitlich
- District 2: David Strudthoff
- District 3: Lorn Goede
- District 4: Kevin Walleser
- District 5: Bruce Kilmer
- District 6: John Pedretti
- District 7: Nathaniel Slack
- District 8: David Eggen
- District 9: Martha Olson
- District 10: Frank Easterday
- District 11: Charles Jacobson
- District 13: Alycann Taylor
- District 15: Sandy Schweiger
- District 16: Paul Wilson
- District 18: Patrick Sullivan
- District 19: Kay Stanek
Viroqua School Board
The election for the Viroqua Area School Board will not require a primary. Incumbents Dana Hohlfelder and Matt Tubbin are the sole candidates who filed paperwork for the two open seats.
Westby City Council
In Westby, the election for city council is uncontested. Incumbents in Wards 1, 2, and 3 are all running unopposed for new two-year terms that begin April 21.
The candidates are Joel Strangstalien for Ward 1, Sue Kastensen for Ward 2, and Susan Jacobson for Ward 3.
We will continue to compile additional races in other communities in the coming weeks.
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