SHAWANO, WI- Shawano County Clerk Kara Skarlupka has reported a notable increase in supervisory districts without a candidate during the first half of December. “The rising vacancies stem from a variety of factors, including resignations, redistricting creating new districts without incumbents, and incumbents choosing not to seek re-election,” Skarlupka told TCHDailynews.com.
As of Tuesday, one-third of the seats on the board had no officially declared candidates. Notable vacancies include District 3, where incumbent Milt Marquardt has opted not to seek another term, representing the city of Shawano, Wards 5 and 6. District 5 Supervisor Sandy Steinke resigned earlier in the year, with no successor stepping forward for the city of Shawano, Wards 9 and 10.
District 15 Supervisor Grant Staszak has announced he won’t seek re-election in the spring. The new District 15 encompasses the Town of Hartland, Ward 2; Village of Bonduel, Ward 1; Town of Navarino, Ward 2; and Town of Waukechon, Ward 2.
Redistricting has also resulted in new districts with two incumbents residing in them, including the 7th, 18th, 19th, and 23rd Districts. Notably, incumbents Steve Gueths and Arlyn Tober have chosen not to seek re-election in their respective districts.
David Heideman, representing District 16, has decided not to run for re-election. The district includes the Town of Waukechon, Ward 1; and the Town of Belle Plaine, Wards 3 and 4.
Looking ahead to 2024, redistricting will create vacancies in the 8th District (Town of Wescott, Ward 4), 14th District (Bonduel, Ward 2, and Town of Hartland, Ward 1), 17th District (Town of Richmond, Wards 1 and 2, and Town of Belle Plaine, Ward 1), and 22nd District (Town of Morris, Ward 2; Town of Seneca, Ward 1; Town of Grant, Ward 1; and city of Marion, Ward 4).
Nomination papers for all candidates must be submitted to the clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on January 2, 2024. The upcoming spring election, coinciding with the presidential primary, is scheduled for April 2.
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