Election time in Manitowoc County is drawing near again. Here's what you need to know.

Alisa M. Schafer, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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A view of a voting booth area at City Hall during the election primary, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wis.
A view of a voting booth area at City Hall during the election primary, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Manitowoc, Wis.

It's only been a few weeks since the fall elections wrapped up, but local aspiring candidates already need to be looking ahead to the April 2023 election.

The upcoming spring elections will feature a number of races on local councils and school boards, as well as circuit court judges.

Candidate nomination packages became available on Dec. 1. Potential candidates have until 5 p.m. Jan 3 to complete and turn in the necessary paperwork. Those who are looking to become a candidate in the spring elections can find the paperwork at their local clerk's office or school district office.

The spring election is set to take place April 4. If any race garners more than two candidates, a primary election will be held on Feb. 21.

Here's a list of the seats that will be up for election:

Manitowoc Common Council

  • District 1, currently held by Brett Vanderkin

  • District 2, currently held by Chad Beeman

  • District 3, currently held by Michael Cummings

  • District 7, currently held by Tim Boldt

  • District 10, currently held by Todd Reckelberg

Two Rivers City Council

  • Three "at-large" seats currently held by Adam Wachowski, Darla LeClair and Bonnie Shimulunas

Manitowoc School Board

  • Two "at-large" seats currently held by Collin Braunel and Kathy Willis

Two Rivers School Board

  • Two "at-large" seats currently held by Randy Williams and Nicole Benthein

Manitowoc County Circuit Court

  • Branch 3, currently held by Robert Dewane

  • Branch 4, a newly created seat with no incumbent

The city of Manitowoc has already received nomination papers from Vanderkin and Reckelberg for another term on the city's council.

People can start registering to vote now at their municipal clerk's office. More information and online registration forms are available at myvote.wi.gov.

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This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc County spring election 2023: Here's what you need to know