Government works best when citizens participate. Forward Janesville and our Government Relations Council (GRC) are focused on civic engagement at the local level. We play an educational role in helping our members and the community learn about the candidates running for non-partisan offices in the spring election cycle. You’ll also find general voting information and Janesville-specific voting information to make participating as easy as possible.
Updates to this page will be frequent as the election cycle progresses. Check back often for new information and resources. Last update 1/10/25.
Key Dates
- January 7 - Last day for candidates to file Nomination Papers
- February 18 - Spring Primary
- March 13 - Start of in-person absentee voting
- April 1 - Elecion Day
Local Offices Up For Election
There are no seats up for election on the Rock County Board of Supervisors. The next election for the County Board will be in Spring 2026.
Who is Running?
- Candidates for Janesville City Council include:
- Michael Cass
- Joshua Erdman
- Jack Herndon
- Michael Jackson (incumbent)
- Heather Miller (incumbent)
- Richard Neeno (incumbent)
- Candidates for Janesville School Board include:
- Michelle Haworth (incumbent)
- Veronica Hereford
- Cory James
- Tyra Johnson
- Colton Measner
- Julie Richardson
Stay Informed About The Candidates
Learn about the candidates and their perspectives on key community issues by attending a public candidate forum, digesting articles & interviews, and engaging with our annual Candidate Q&A publications. Forward Janesville does not host candidate forums, write articles or conduct interviews, but we will publicize forum information and link to articles and interviews on this webpage as information becomes available.
News about the Janesville City Council race:
News about the Janesville School Board race:
Each March, we publish our Candidate Q&As, a quick primer on the candidates. Learn why they are running for office, what experience they bring to the table, and their take on our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities. Our 2025 Candidate Q&A will be available in March.
Janesville Voter Information
General Voter Information
My Vote Wisconsin is a great source of nonpartisan voter information. Click the links to find the information you need to vote on (or before) April 1.
