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Germantown Today
By the People, for the People
Tight Germantown School Board Race Decided
Voters emphasize importance of local elections in close contest for two open seats
Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:48am
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The vibrant colors and repetitive patterns of this pop art-inspired illustration capture the energy and significance of local school board elections, which shape the future of a community's education system.Germantown TodayThe unofficial results are in for the Germantown School Board race, with Anne Utech and Richard Yu securing the two available seats in a closely contested election. Four candidates competed for the two open positions, with Utech winning her seat by a margin of 124 votes and Yu winning his seat by 32 votes. Germantown voters highlighted the significance of local elections, noting that the decisions made by the school board will directly impact their lives.
Why it matters
Local school board elections are critical for shaping the policies and direction of a community's education system, which has far-reaching impacts on families and the overall quality of life. The tight margins in this race underscore how every vote can make a difference in these hyper-local contests that are often overlooked by many voters.
The details
According to the unofficial results from the West Bend clerk's office, Anne Utech and Richard Yu won the two open seats on the Germantown School Board. Utech beat out Kimberly Higginbotham by 124 votes, while Yu edged out Molly Bussie by a margin of 32 votes. Germantown residents emphasized the importance of participating in local elections, noting that the decisions made by the school board will directly affect their lives and communities.
- The unofficial election results were released on April 8, 2026.
The players
Anne Utech
One of the two candidates who won a seat on the Germantown School Board in the recent election.
Richard Yu
One of the two candidates who won a seat on the Germantown School Board in the recent election.
Kimberly Higginbotham
One of the candidates who ran for a seat on the Germantown School Board but was narrowly defeated.
Molly Bussie
One of the candidates who ran for a seat on the Germantown School Board but was narrowly defeated.
What they’re saying
“You can't complain if you don't vote.”
— Ken Kingary
“Local elections are very important. Because that's what's going on in your hometown.”
— Diane Kingary
“These elections will make a difference in their life, a lot of people don't think it will, it 100% does. Anywhere from what the Supreme Court rules to what your local school board decides to do—that's going to affect your life whether you think it does or not.”
— Dan Berth
What’s next
The newly elected school board members, Anne Utech and Richard Yu, will be sworn in at the next scheduled board meeting on May 1, 2026.
The takeaway
This closely contested Germantown School Board race highlights the critical importance of local elections and how every vote can make a difference in shaping the policies and direction of a community's education system. The tight margins underscore the need for greater voter engagement and participation in these hyper-local contests that have a direct impact on families and the overall quality of life.
