Wausau Pilot & Review Provides Comprehensive Election Coverage

Local news outlet offers voters a one-stop resource for the pivotal April 7 spring election

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:53pm

A serene, cinematic painting of a solitary ballot box in a dimly lit urban setting, with warm sunlight casting dramatic shadows, conveying the thoughtful nature of civic participation.Wausau Pilot & Review's in-depth election coverage aims to foster an informed and engaged community ahead of the pivotal April 7 spring election.Wausau Today

Wausau Pilot & Review is providing extensive coverage of the upcoming spring election in Marathon County, Wisconsin, including in-depth candidate profiles, community letters, and live results for all local races and two key public safety referendums. The outlet aims to ensure readers feel informed and connected to their community throughout the electoral process.

Why it matters

Local elections have a direct impact on residents' daily lives, from school board decisions to county-level policies. Wausau Pilot & Review's comprehensive coverage empowers voters to make informed choices that reflect their community's values and priorities.

The details

Wausau Pilot & Review has published detailed candidate profiles for every contested city, county, and school board race on the April 7 ballot, giving readers a clear understanding of who is running and why. The outlet has also collected a robust set of letters to the editor from community members weighing in on the candidates and issues. When polls close, Wausau Pilot & Review will provide live, visualized results for all local races, including two pivotal public safety referendum questions that have sparked months of debate.

  • Polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Wausau Pilot & Review

A local news outlet serving the Wausau, Wisconsin area, known for its in-depth coverage of community issues and commitment to empowering readers with information.

Shereen Siewert

The founder and publisher of Wausau Pilot & Review, who emphasizes the importance of local journalism in informing and connecting the community.

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What they’re saying

“This is the kind of election where local coverage really matters. We want every reader to feel informed going in and connected to their community coming out.”

— Shereen Siewert, Founder and Publisher, Wausau Pilot & Review

What’s next

Readers can access all of Wausau Pilot & Review's election resources, including voting guides, candidate profiles, letters to the editor, and live results, on the outlet's dedicated elections page.

The takeaway

Wausau Pilot & Review's comprehensive election coverage empowers local residents to make informed decisions that reflect their community's values and priorities, demonstrating the vital role of community journalism in the democratic process.