If you plan on running for office this spring, it's time to get to work. December 1st marks the first-day candidates can begin circulating their nomination papers for the Spring 2025 election. Two statewide races will dominate the headlines, with the state Superintendent and one seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court up for grabs. The ballots are otherwise dominated by local municipal elections for governmental bodies like the city council, village board, and school board. Each position has its own requirements for how many signatures they need to get on the ballot. Incumbents have until December 27th to file their Notification of Noncandidacy if they plan on not running in the spring. All candidates have until the close of business on January 7th to file their necessary paperwork.