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Waukesha Today
By the People, for the People
Gallagher, Koenig and Voit Win Waukesha School Board Seats
Incumbents Koenig and Voit, along with challenger Gallagher, elected in Tuesday's vote
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:36am
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The Waukesha School Board election results reflect the community's desire for a mix of experienced and new leadership to guide the district's education policies.Waukesha TodayIn the Waukesha School Board election, incumbents Bette Koenig and Diane Voit were re-elected, while challenger Mitch Gallagher also won a seat. The trio defeated Maria Carrillo, Melissa Toledo, and Chase Allen for the three available positions.
Why it matters
The Waukesha School Board plays a crucial role in setting policies and overseeing the education of students in the district. The election results reflect the community's priorities and will shape the direction of the school system going forward.
The details
According to the unofficial results, Gallagher led with 12,138 votes (17.7%), followed by Koenig with 12,074 votes (17.6%) and Voit with 11,772 votes (17.1%). Chase Allen received 11,664 votes (17%), Toledo received 11,648 votes (16.9%), and Carrillo received 9,256 votes (13.5%). There were also 187 write-in votes.
- The election took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
- The results remain unofficial until they are canvassed.
The players
Mitch Gallagher
A challenger who won a seat on the Waukesha School Board, receiving the most votes in the election.
Bette Koenig
An incumbent who was re-elected to the Waukesha School Board.
Diane Voit
An incumbent who was re-elected to the Waukesha School Board.
What’s next
The election results will be officially canvassed, and the newly elected school board members will be sworn in to begin their terms.
The takeaway
The Waukesha School Board election results reflect the community's desire for a mix of experienced and new leadership to guide the district's education policies and priorities.
