Local Election Races Take Shape; General Election November 2nd

Local candidates running for office this fall have filed. A Primary Election will not be held, with the General Election set for November 2, 2021.

City of Beloit (2 Council Positions)

  • Tony Gengler
  • Jordan Gruber
  • Rick Brown
  • John Finney
  • Gretchin Staples

Cawker City (3 Council Positions)

  • Doug Bader
  • Carl Suter
  • Cole Eberle

Glen Elder (Mayor & 2 Council Positions)

  • Sheila Paxson (Mayor)
  • Lori Augustine (Council)

Tipton (Mayor & 2 Council Positions)

  • No filings

Hunter (Mayor & 5 Council Positions)

  • Brad Nitsch (Mayor)
  • Don Garnett (Council)

Simpson (Mayor & 5 Council Positions)

  • Tim Bell (Mayor)
  • Chris Bell (Council)
  • Amy Bell (Council)

Scottsville (Mayor & 5 Council Positions)

  • No filings

USD #272 Waconda

  • Pos 4 Jessica Scott
  • Pos 5 Kelly Berkley
  • Pos 5 Ashley Clausen
  • Pos 6 Aaron Gasper

USD #273 Beloit

  • Pos 4 Joe File
  • Pos 5 Jason Johnson
  • Pos 6 Jake Ludwig

Post Rock Extension District

  • Pos 3 no filings
  • Pos 4 Deb Beam

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