Candidate and Campaign Workgroup
The Spring 2026 Election Key Dates:
- 2026 Ballot Access Checklist – Request from Lisa Tollefson, County Supervisor (ELIS-3, Rev. 2024-07).
- The first day to circulate nomination papers
- Notification of Noncandidacy (EL-163) for incumbents not seeking re-election. File with filing officer.
- Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1 Local Candidate, Rev. 10/24) must be filed prior to raising or spending any funds.
- Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162, Rev. 2019-08), which must be filed at the same time as the Campaign Registration Statement. (Can be signed and filed at the same time as the Campaign Registration Statement.)
This Committee is the heart of the Rock County First Political Fund (RCFPF).
The Rock County Political Fund is the only non-partisan, non-profit independant expediture organization in Rock County focused upon fostering good, citizen-centric local governance. This is achieved by working to recruit and elect qualified local candidates; as well as, to educate, encourage and activate local voters to engage in local government by voting for and supporting our endorsed local candidates. We support our endorsed slate of local candidates with our independent, active promotion of our Rock County First Political Fund – Spring Voter Guide to receptive audiences across Rock County, as well as holding candidate forums and meet-and-greets.
Our Mission
Empower and endorse the citizens of Rock County, who embody good local governance principles, to run for and obtain local office
Volunteer roles and opportunities
Please reach out to the C&C Workgroup for information on how to get involved.
- Everyone is welcome to assist the C&C Workgroup in identifying and approaching individuals with qualities commensurate to serving in public office.
- Please contact the C&C Workgroup for a list of expectations and objectives required to run for local office. C&C is happy to discuss, provide education and answer questions of anyone seeking to become a candidate.
- The few months leading up to the Spring Election are the busiest, requiring high engagement from Supporters. Volunteers are needed to help ‘get out the vote’ (GOTV) and fill ‘behind the scenes’ rolls crucial to a successful election.
Helpful Candidate Documents
Check out these links if you are considering running for local office…
If you are interested in running for local office and have questions or need guidance, or if you would like to support an RCFPF endorsed candidate get elected, complete the RCFPF contact form below.
RCFPF Contact Form
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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.