How to Run for Office

An election will be held in the City of Platteville on the first Tuesday in April to elect an Alderperson in a District or At Large, depending on current terms. If necessary, the primary will be held on the third Tuesday in February. The three year term for Alderperson will begin on the third Tuesday in April.

In order to run for an Alderperson position in the City of Platteville, a candidate must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

Citizen of the United States of America
18 Years of Age or Older
Elector/Resident of the City of Platteville
Not a Convicted Felon (unless duly pardoned for the conviction)

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you must complete the following requirements:

Complete the Campaign Registration Statement - Form ETHCF-1
Completion of Declaration of Candidacy - Form EL-162
Complete the Nomination Papers for Nonpartisan Office - Form EL-169

NOTE: At-Large Alderperson candidates must collect 50 (minimum) to 100 (maximum) signatures of qualified city electors. Aldermanic District Common Council candidates must collect 20 (minimum) to 40 (maximum) signatures of qualified city electors from their district.

Nomination papers for Alderperson positions for the spring election may be circulated no sooner than December 1 preceding the election and may be filed no later than 5:00 PM on the first Tuesday in January preceding the election. Emailed and faxed documents are not accepted.

Alderperson positions on the ballot in Spring 2025:

District 1
At-Large

Click here for upcoming election information

Questions concerning candidacy may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk at (608) 348-9741 ext. 6

To obtain voter information, walking lists or participation reports from the Statewide Voter Registration System you must go online to the Badger Voters site to obtain the information (Following is the link for your convenience).

Badger Voter Online Site