Know before you go: Election Day is April 07, 2026. Request your absentee ballot here.
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Spring Election
Spring School Board Elections
Northwestern/Maple School District: 3 of 7 seats up for election
KATHARINE BRUNETTE (INC) – AMNICON
DAN COWLEY (INC) – LAKE NEBAGAMON
SHANNON GRAYSON – LAKESIDE
CHRIS SCHULTZ – BRULE
MEET & GREET with the school board candidates and Interim Superintendent/Business Manager Cody Fechtelkotter who will explain the referendum on the ballot and answer any questions about this important issue at the BADD meeting at the Maple Town Hall on March 26, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
Solon Springs: 2 of 5 seats up for election
JOHN SWANBERG (INC)
CAROLYN GARAY (INC)
ANDREA HANKINS
CORY STREM
Solon Spring School Board
Bullet vote for Dr. Lisa Paulson!

We support Dr. Lisa Paulson, candidate for the Superior School Board: Professor, former public school teacher, and parent running for Superior School Board. My work focuses on education policy and advocating for active, healthy, and well-supported students.
School District of Superior (2 of 7 seats up for election)
Learn more about Dr. Lisa Paulson
CANDIDATES:
STEVE OLSON (INC)
NICK SCHUMACHER (INC)
Dr. LISA PAULSON
Notice of Election, Superior School District, Incumbent Info
Superior City Council Districts 1, 3, 5, & 9
*District 7 is an uncontested race. After 10 years of incredible public service, ret. teacher Ruth Ludwig is not seeking re-election. We warmly and enthusiastically welcome candidate Karly Caven‘s service to the University district.
Endorsed candidates for local office. Drop down to learn more.
Nicholas Ledin: South End, Itasca District 1
Councilor Nick Ledin is a lifelong resident of Superior. He graduated from Superior Highschool and the University of Wisconsin-Superior with degrees in Political Science and music. Currently, Ledin works in corrections at the Northeast Regional Correction Center. A fourth generation South-ender, he and his wonderful wife Jackie are proud parents of Ollie, Wes, Maggie & Jack. Nick is an active community volunteer, coaching at the YMCA youth sports program and participates in the Bryant School PTO. In his free time he enjoys attending his children’s athletic events , exploring the beautiful outdoors of Superior, playing an occasional round of golf at Nemadji Golf Course, indulging in his wife’s passion of gardening, and appreciating the many blessings that have been bestowed upon him and his family.
Garner Moffat Mid-Town. District 3
Elected City Council Vice President in April 2025, Councilor Moffat was elected to the Council in April 2023, and re-elected in 2024. He holds a degree in Organizational Leadership from St. Scholastica and has also taken extensive coursework in Community Development and Urban Planning. Councilor Moffat has over 20 years of experience in both the non-profit board world and in for profit management. His passions include spending time with his wife and daughter, writing policy, volunteering in the community, and urban planning. Moffat is focused on improving community health and building sustainable community wealth through policy and design. He currently serves on the Douglas County Historical Society Board, the Superior Plan Commission, The Superior Public Library Board, and the Community Development Block Grant Board.
Joe Radtke: Central Park, East End. District 5
Our community is a hardworking, generous, and welcoming place. My wife Karen and I feel fortunate to have made our home, careers, and many good friendships here. That gratitude inspires me to continue serving in the city that has given us so much.
My experience includes a long career as manager of the Barker’s Island Marina. I’m an active member and past president of the Superior Rotary Club, organizer of The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, and served on the boards of Superior Museums and the St. Louis River Alliance.
I’m committed to enhancing our city’s infrastructure, supporting businesses that attract & retain residents, and create new opportunities for our neighbors. That work includes creating areas where people of all ages can connect and participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. Vote in person Tuesday April 7 at Northwood Tech (WITC)
I’d love to hear from you joe.radtke@gmail.com or (218)-590-7131
Blake Sawle (pronounced Saul), Billings Park, District 9
More than a decade ago, Superior became our perfect home. Blake has worked in the financial industry for almost 15 years with a focus on lending and bank operations. As the former co-chair of Duluth-Superior Pride and board member of Superior Young Professionals, he has also volunteered for numerous community organizations. Blake and his husband Joe live in Billings Park with their two dogs, Nero and Neeko.
“This campaign is focused on affordability, improving quality of life for residents, and building a city that attracts new families,” said Sawle
I’m honored to earn your support. Vote Blake Sawle Tuesday April, 7 between 7am-8pm at the Billings Park Civic Center Blake.sawle@gmail.com or (218)-606-2054
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CHRIS TAYLOR for State Supreme Court
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