Incumbent Wells Reelected for Waukesha Aldermanic District 6

Wells defeats challenger Stueckroth in local election

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:09am

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A dimly lit, nostalgic painting of an empty government building or city council chamber, with warm light streaming in through the windows and deep shadows across the scene, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the role of local politics.The reelection of a familiar face to the Waukesha Common Council suggests a desire for stability in local government, even as the city continues to evolve.Waukesha Today

Incumbent Jack Wells has been reelected to the Waukesha Common Council for the District 6 seat, defeating challenger Richard E. Stueckroth in Tuesday's election. Wells received 466 votes, or 55.9% of the total ballots cast, while Stueckroth received 364 votes, or 43.7%. There were also 3 write-in votes.

Why it matters

This election result maintains the current political representation on the Waukesha Common Council, as Wells has served in the District 6 seat for multiple terms. Local aldermanic races are important in shaping the policies and priorities of the city government.

The details

According to the election results, Wells led Stueckroth by a margin of over 100 votes, securing 55.9% of the total ballots cast. The election was held on Tuesday, with all 3 precincts in District 6 reporting their results. The final tallies remain unofficial until the results are canvassed.

  • The election was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Results remain unofficial until canvassed.

The players

Jack Wells

The incumbent Waukesha Common Council member for District 6, who was reelected in the recent election.

Richard E. Stueckroth

The challenger who ran against incumbent Jack Wells for the District 6 seat on the Waukesha Common Council.

Waukesha Common Council

The local legislative body for the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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The takeaway

This election result maintains the status quo on the Waukesha Common Council, with the incumbent Jack Wells retaining his seat in District 6. The close margin of victory, however, suggests there may be some appetite for change among local voters in this district.