Wisconsin Rapids Voters Elect New Mayor, City Attorney, and Council Members

Incumbent Matt Zacher wins re-election as mayor, defeating challenger Tom Mews.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:07am

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Voters in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin went to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new mayor, city attorney, and two Common Council seats. Incumbent Mayor Matt Zacher was re-elected, defeating challenger Tom Mews. The city also elected a new city attorney and two new Common Council members.

Why it matters

Local elections like these for mayor, city attorney, and city council are important for shaping the policies and direction of Wisconsin Rapids. The results will impact issues like economic development, public services, and community priorities in the city.

The details

In the mayoral race, incumbent Matt Zacher defeated challenger Tom Mews. Zacher has served as mayor since 2020. The city also elected a new city attorney, replacing the previous office holder. Two new Common Council members were also elected, filling open seats on the city's legislative body.

  • Voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 to cast their ballots.

The players

Matt Zacher

The incumbent mayor of Wisconsin Rapids who was re-elected on Tuesday.

Tom Mews

The challenger who ran against incumbent mayor Matt Zacher but was defeated.

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The takeaway

The election results show Wisconsin Rapids voters opted to maintain continuity in city leadership by re-electing the incumbent mayor, while also choosing new faces for the city attorney and Common Council positions.