DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2026)
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Three of the nine seats on the DeForest Area School District school board in Wisconsin are up for general election on April 7, 2026. A primary was scheduled for February 17, 2026, but it was canceled due to lack of opposition. The filing deadline for this election was January 6, 2026. A regular term on the board is three years.
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Town of Burke
General election
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General election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Town of Burke
Incumbent Linda Leonhart is running in the general election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Town of Burke on April 7, 2026.
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| Linda Leonhart (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Linda Leonhart advanced from the primary for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Town of Burke.
Village of Windsor
General election
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General election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Village of Windsor (2 seats)
Incumbent Gail Lovick and incumbent Megan Taylor are running in the general election for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Village of Windsor on April 7, 2026.
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| Gail Lovick (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gail Lovick and incumbent Megan Taylor advanced from the primary for DeForest Area School District Board of Education, Village of Windsor.
Past elections
To see results from past elections in the DeForest Area School District, click here.
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About the district
- See also: DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin
The DeForest Area School District is located in Dane, Columbia County, Wisconsin. The district served 4,153 students during the 2023-2024 school year.[1]
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