Evert Wins Waukesha Aldermanic District 2 Election

Challenger Jim Evert defeats incumbent Eric Payne in Tuesday's vote.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:53am

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In the race for the District 2 seat on the Waukesha Common Council, challenger Jim Evert defeated incumbent Eric Payne in Tuesday's election. Evert received 454 votes (53.2%) compared to Payne's 391 votes (45.8%), with 9 write-in votes also cast.

Why it matters

The Waukesha Common Council plays a key role in governing the city, making decisions on local issues that impact residents. This election result will shift the balance of power on the council, as Evert's victory over the incumbent Payne represents a change in political representation for District 2.

The details

According to the election results, Jim Evert received 454 votes (53.2%) to defeat incumbent Eric Payne, who received 391 votes (45.8%). There were also 9 write-in votes cast. The results are currently unofficial pending the official canvass.

  • The election took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The results reported show 4 out of 4 precincts reporting.

The players

Jim Evert

The challenger who won the District 2 seat on the Waukesha Common Council.

Eric Payne

The incumbent who lost the District 2 seat on the Waukesha Common Council.

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What’s next

The election results will be officially canvassed in the coming days to certify the final outcome.

The takeaway

This election result represents a shift in political representation for Waukesha's District 2, as the challenger Jim Evert defeated the incumbent Eric Payne. The new council member will now be tasked with addressing the concerns and priorities of their constituents.