Running for Office

Non-Partisan Offices in the Village of Weston

Village President (1) - 2 year term
Village Trustee (6) - 2 year term

Minimum Qualifications

United States Citizenship
At least 18 years of age
Satisfy residency requirements

May not have been convicted of a felony in any court in the United States unless pardoned of the conviction.

Candidate Forms - Getting on the Ballot:

All persons who are running for office as a candidate must file the campaign registration statement, declaration of candidacy, and nomination papers. All documents shall be in the Clerk’s office no later than the first Tuesday in January.

1. Campaign Finance Registration Statement

Candidates cannot fundraise or insure expenses until after this form has been filed.

2. Declaration of Candidacy

Must be notarized or signed - The Clerk's office can do this.
This form is due to the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline for filing nomination papers.

3. Nomination Papers

Circulation begins December 1, 2025.
Those who circulate the papers for nomination don't have to live in the district, but must be the following:
- A U.S. Citizen
- Over 18 years of age
- Not otherwise disqualified as an elector in the State of Wisconsin

Circulators then certify, sign, and date the nomination paper(s) after they obtain the last signature on the page.

Office Minimum Valid Signatures Maximum Valid Signatures
All village offices 20 100