Marshfield School Board Sees New Members Elected

Three seats filled in local school board race

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:19am

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A serene, nostalgic painting of an empty school hallway or classroom, with warm lighting and deep shadows creating a contemplative mood around the local school board election.The newly elected Marshfield School Board members will guide the district's policies and priorities in the years ahead.Marshfield Today

Voters in Marshfield, Wisconsin went to the polls on Tuesday to elect three new members to the Marshfield School Board. Six candidates competed for the three available seats on the seven-member board, which serves three-year terms.

Why it matters

School board elections are critical for determining the leadership and policies that guide local public education. The new Marshfield School Board members will help shape curriculum, budgets, and other key decisions impacting students, teachers, and the broader community.

The details

The three winning candidates were Mark Borchardt (incumbent), Mason M. Gukenberger, and Faith Wittmann-Todd. Borchardt received the most votes with 3,522, followed by Gukenberger with 1,929 votes and Wittmann-Todd with 1,887 votes.

  • The election took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Mark Borchardt

An incumbent member of the Marshfield School Board who was re-elected to another term.

Mason M. Gukenberger

A newly elected member of the Marshfield School Board.

Faith Wittmann-Todd

A newly elected member of the Marshfield School Board.

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The takeaway

The new Marshfield School Board members will be tasked with addressing key issues facing the district, such as budgets, curriculum, and policies that impact students and teachers. Their leadership will be crucial in shaping the future of public education in the community.