Green Bay, Brown County school board election results announced

Incumbents retain seats, but some boards will see new members amid turnover

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:04am

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A serene, painterly scene of an empty school hallway with sunlight streaming through the windows, creating a sense of contemplation and civic responsibility around the local school board election.The reelection of incumbent school board members signals continued community support for local public education leadership.Green Bay Today

The results are in for the school board elections in Green Bay and Brown County, Wisconsin. While incumbent candidates retained their seats, several school boards will see new members due to turnover. Voters also decided on state Supreme Court and local government races in the nonpartisan April 7 election.

Why it matters

School board elections are important for determining the leadership and policies of local public education systems. The outcomes can impact curriculum, budgets, and other key decisions that affect students, teachers, and the broader community.

The details

In the contested school board races, incumbents were able to hold onto their seats, but some boards will see new members due to turnover. In the Green Bay Area Public School District, the top two vote-getters will serve three-year terms, while the third-place finisher will serve a one-year term. The Howard-Suamico and West De Pere school districts also had contested races with open seats.

  • Polls closed at 8 p.m. on April 7, 2026.
  • All precincts have reported their results.

The players

Rachelle Paulsen

An incumbent school board member in the Green Bay Area Public School District who did not run for reelection.

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The takeaway

The school board election results demonstrate the ongoing importance of local civic engagement, as voters made their voices heard on the leadership and direction of their public education systems. The new board members will be tasked with addressing key issues facing schools, such as budgets, curriculum, and student outcomes.