Manawa voters see limited contests in spring election

MANAWA – Voters in Manawa will head to the polls next month for the spring election, though local races feature unopposed incumbents.

Seats for Alderperson in Wards 1, 2, and 3 are up for two-year terms. Incumbents Ann Bonikowske (Ward 1), Mary Eck (Ward 2), and Jim Roenz (Ward 3) are all seeking reelection and face no challengers.

In addition to city alderperson races, voters will see Manawa School District Board of Education seats on the ballot. Board members serve three-year terms beginning April 27, 2026, and ending April 27, 2029.

Incumbents Scott Emmert (Zone 3 - Town of Helvetia/Union), Sondra Reierson (Zone 4 - Village of Ogdensburg/St. Lawrence), and Shannon Hansen (Zone 5 - Royalton/Mukwa) are all seeking reelection unopposed.

Polls open April 7 and the polling place for City of Manawa residents is the Manawa Municipal Building at 500 S. Bridge St.