Two Candidates Vie for Wausau Common Council District 5 Seat

Incumbent Aaron Griner faces challenger Andrew Wiskowski in April 7 election

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:04am

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Incumbent Aaron Griner and challenger Andrew Wiskowski are competing for the District 5 alderperson seat on the Wausau Common Council in the upcoming April 7 election. Common Council alderpersons serve two-year terms.

Why it matters

The District 5 seat on the Wausau Common Council represents an important part of the city, and the outcome of this election will impact local policies and decision-making. Voters in the district will have a choice between the incumbent and a challenger in the upcoming election.

The details

Aaron Griner is the incumbent alderperson for District 5, while Andrew Wiskowski is challenging him for the seat. The two candidates will face off in the April 7 election, with the winner serving a two-year term on the Wausau Common Council.

  • The election for the District 5 alderperson seat on the Wausau Common Council will be held on April 7, 2026.

The players

Aaron Griner

The incumbent alderperson for District 5 on the Wausau Common Council.

Andrew Wiskowski

The challenger for the District 5 alderperson seat on the Wausau Common Council.

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What’s next

Voters in Wausau's District 5 will head to the polls on April 7, 2026 to choose between the incumbent Aaron Griner and challenger Andrew Wiskowski for the alderperson seat.

The takeaway

This election for the District 5 alderperson seat on the Wausau Common Council will give voters a choice between the incumbent and a challenger, with the outcome impacting local policies and decision-making in this part of the city.