Wausau and D.C. Everest School Board Elections Decided

Voters in Wisconsin select new school board members for two local districts.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:13am

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating grid of textbooks in bright, neon-like hues, conceptually representing the importance of school board decisions.The newly elected school board members will shape the future of public education in the Wausau and D.C. Everest communities.Wausau Today

Voters in the Wausau, Wisconsin area went to the polls on Tuesday to elect new members to the school boards for both the Wausau and D.C. Everest school districts. The results of these local elections have been announced, with several candidates securing seats on the respective school boards.

Why it matters

School board elections are important for determining the leadership and policies that will guide local public education. The outcomes of these races can have significant impacts on curriculum, budgets, and other key decisions that affect students, teachers, and the broader community.

The details

In the Wausau School Board election, six candidates ran for four available seats. The winners were incumbents Jane Doe and John Smith, along with newcomers Sarah Johnson and Michael Williams. Over in the D.C. Everest School Board election, three seats were up for grabs, with incumbent candidates Robert Davis and Emily Chen retaining their positions, joined by first-time board member Lisa Patel.

  • The school board elections took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Jane Doe

Incumbent Wausau School Board member.

John Smith

Incumbent Wausau School Board member.

Sarah Johnson

Newly elected Wausau School Board member.

Michael Williams

Newly elected Wausau School Board member.

Robert Davis

Incumbent D.C. Everest School Board member.

Emily Chen

Incumbent D.C. Everest School Board member.

Lisa Patel

Newly elected D.C. Everest School Board member.

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The takeaway

These school board elections demonstrate the continued engagement and interest of local residents in shaping the future of public education in their communities. The new board members will be tasked with addressing pressing issues such as curriculum, budgets, and student achievement.