2026 Waukesha mayoral election
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April 7, 2026
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The 2026 Waukesha mayoral election was held on April 7, 2026, to elect the mayor of Waukesha, Wisconsin, to a four-year term. Incumbent mayor Shawn Reilly did not run for re-election.[1] Council president Alicia Halvensleben defeated state assemblymember Scott Allen with 51% of the vote.[2]
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Scott Allen, Republican state assemblymember (2015–present)[3]
- Alicia Halvensleben, president of the city common council[4]
Declined
[edit]- Shawn Reilly, incumbent mayor[5]
Endorsements
[edit]Scott Allen
- State senators
- Julian Bradley, state senator from the 28th district (2021–present) (Republican)[6]
- State assemblymembers
- Tyler August, majority leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2023–present) from the 31st district (2011–present) (Republican)[6]
- Dave Maxey, state assemblymember from the 83rd district (2023–present) (Republican[6]
- Adam Neylon, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2013–present) (Republican)[6]
- Chuck Wichgers, state assemblymember from the 84th district (2017–present) (Republican)[6]
- Local officials
- Paul Farrow, county executive of Waukesha County (2015–present) (Republican)[7]
Alicia Halvensleben
- Local officials
- Shawn Reilly, incumbent mayor (Independent)[1]
- Organizations
- AFL-CIO[6]
- Young Democrats of Wisconsin[8]
- Political parties
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin[6]
- Waukesha County Democratic Party[7]
- Working Families Party[6]
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Halvensleben | 9,535 | 51.15 | |
| Scott Allen | 9,081 | 48.72 | |
| Write-in | 25 | 0.13 | |
| Total votes | 18,641 | 100.00 | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Yoon, Robert (April 6, 2026). "AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election". AP News. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Murphy, Jacob (April 7, 2026). "Alicia Halvensleben projected winner in Waukesha mayoral race". CBS 58. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Rep. Allen announces bid for Waukesha Mayor". The Freeman. May 9, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Harper, Noah (March 17, 2026). "High-Stakes Waukesha Showdown, State Rep vs. Council President for Mayor". Hoodline. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Herken, Olivia (October 25, 2024). "Mayor of Waukesha, a key Republican city, endorses Harris for president". The Wisconsin Independent. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Riccioli, Jim (March 17, 2026). "Waukesha mayor race features a state legislator and an alderwoman". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Klopf, Rebecca (March 30, 2026). "Voters ask questions of the Waukesha mayoral candidates". WTMJ. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Young Democrats of Wisconsin: Endorse Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court & local candidates". WisPolitics. April 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.