Spring 2026 Endorsements Are Here!

February 21, 2026
  • The Rock County First Political Fund (RCFPF), a non-partisan, non-profit organization in Rock County is pleased to announce its list of endorsed local candidates for the Spring election.  Please note:  all Beloit School Board endorsements will be announced on March 20th, after our Beloit School Board forum.  Find information on the forum and all related updates HERE.  This will be a forum like none prior. It will; 1) focus only on the top challenges facing the district and, 2) what specific, solution-oriented ideas the candidates  propose. The format will allow the candidates to make their final arguments prior to early voting on March 24th, and election day on April 7th.  It is intended to help voters make a more informed decision on whom to vote for.

  • Endorsements and other key information related to the Spring election may be found on our 2026 Spring Election Hub found HERE.  You will find the endorsements, other useful information and our Spring Voter Guide (SVG) which lists all the endorsed candidates.  The SVG is a great tool to share (download or share link) with family & friends, so they know who to consider voting for as well!

 

  • The RCFPF provides this endorsement process to the community because our supporters tell us they do not know who to vote for in Spring Elections, as well as, do not have the time to meet and vet the candidates for local office.  The RCFPF does this for you!

 

  • Endorsed candidates are chosen primarily based-upon their ability to serve in a professional manner, and their eagerness to protect the personal freedom and liberty of local students and citizens. With particular focus upon; 1) educational freedom – strive for educational excellence, and 2) financial freedom – reasonable and reasoned local taxation.  Lastly, these are non-partisan positions and therefore, if elected, it is presumed they will govern in a non-partisan manner, and instead be focused on citizen needs.

Paid for by Rock County First Political Fund. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

Rock County First (RCF) is a non-profit organization (501c4) in Rock County, WI whose vision is to protect liberty and freedom in its local communities by empowering the citizens of Rock County through education and greater government accountability. 

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