Candidates & Nomination Papers
Notice of Noncandidacy Filing Deadline
December 23rd by 5:00 PM
December 23rd by 5:00 PM
Per Wisconsin State Statute (§ 8.10(2)(a), 120.06(6)(b)), the deadline for incumbents not seeking reelection must file Notification of Noncandidacy
with the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 23rd.
City of Menasha
Incumbents who have filed a
Notification of Non-Candidacy (EL-163)
for the April 4, 2023 Spring Election
Name of Incumbent: Ann Schmidt
Office Held: Alderman District 5
Date Filed: December 21, 2022
with the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 23rd.
City of Menasha
Incumbents who have filed a
Notification of Non-Candidacy (EL-163)
for the April 4, 2023 Spring Election
Name of Incumbent: Ann Schmidt
Office Held: Alderman District 5
Date Filed: December 21, 2022
Throughout Wisconsin, nomination papers and other required forms are the primary way for candidates to get their name on the ballot when seeking elected office. Following correct procedure when obtaining and submitting nomination paper signatures is crucial to ensure ballot placement for a candidate.
Nomination Papers
Each of the following forms must be completed and filed on time by a candidate for municipal office in order for the candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot at the February 21, 2023 Spring Primary and the April 4, 2023 Spring Election.
- Campaign Registration Statement
- Declaration of Candidacy
- Nomination papers (circulate and obtain signatures)
Nomination Paper Packet - Print copies are also available for pick-up at the Clerk's Office (100 Main Street, 2nd Floor).
Important Dates
- December 1, 2022 - Nomination papers may not be circulated before December 1, 2022. Wis. Stat. § 8.10(2), Wis. Admin. Code EL 6.04(2)
- January 3, 2023 by 5:00 PM - completed nomination papers are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. *IMPORTANT: Only original nomination papers (no photocopies,
faxes, or emailed documents) will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the WI Elections Commission's website - https://elections.wi.gov/resources/training/nomination-paper-guides
