Get Your Name On The Ballot: How To Run For Office In Wauwatosa

WAUWATOSA, WI— Wauwatosa has eight aldermanic positions (one in each district) on the April 5, 2022 ballot, according to the city.

The terms for the positions of alderperson start on April 19, 2022 and end on April 20, 2026.

Here are the steps needed to qualify and apply:

• You have to live in the aldermanic district in which you're running.
• New candidates are encouraged to file a Declaration of Candidacy and campaign registration statement as soon as possible.
• Establish a campaign depository account before any funds are received and before any disbursement is made.
• Candidates can start circulating nomination papers (asking for signatures of support) on December 1.
• A minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 signatures are required for aldermanic positions.
• Qualified electors are only allowed to sign nomination papers for one candidate.
• All candidates have to file their nomination papers, declaration of candidacy, and a campaign registration statement with the City Clerk's office no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 4.

View the Getting on the Ballot webpage to download all necessary forms.