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Becoming Mayor of Stoughton, Wisconsin

A concrete, step-by-step path to understanding, running for, and serving as Mayor of Stoughton, Wisconsin — the office and its checks, eligibility, spring ballot access, campaign finance, a local campaign plan, election day, and the transition into office. Built from current City, County, Wisconsin Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and statutory sources.

Made for Anyone considering a run for local office in Stoughton (or a similar Wisconsin city). No prior civics background assumed. Educational only — not legal advice; always confirm current rules and deadlines with the City Clerk and the Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commissions.

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Curriculum

Lessons build in sequence, but you can revisit any topic whenever you need it.

  1. 01

    Course 1

    The Office and Your Eligibility

    Know the job and whether you can run before anything else — the office's powers and term, and the eligibility rules that gate every candidacy.

    3 lessons
    01 The Office and Its Checks 2 lessons
    1. 01 What the Mayor of Stoughton Does
    2. 02 The Common Council and How the Mayor Works With It
    02 Eligibility 1 lesson
    1. 01 Can You Run? Eligibility and Residency
  2. 02

    Course 2

    The Path to City Hall

    The actionable path: the election calendar, the filings that put you on the ballot, the campaign, and election day through the first transition decisions.

    6 lessons
    01 Getting on the Ballot 3 lessons
    1. 01 The Spring-Election Clock
    2. 02 Register, Declare, Nominate, Disclose
    3. 03 Gathering and Auditing Nomination Signatures
    02 Campaign and Election 3 lessons
    1. 01 Campaign Finance Basics
    2. 02 Running a Campaign in a Small City
    3. 03 Election Day and Taking Office