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2025 Spring Election filing period starts Dec. 1: Candidates seeking ballot access for the April 1, 2025 may begin circulating nomination papers  The Town of Oregon will have One Town Board Chair position and Two Town Board Supervisor positions up for election.  The Spring Election is April 1, 2025.  The Spring Primary is February 18, 2025 (if needed).  The candidates must submit nomination papers.  Information is below and available at the clerk's office. 2025 Spring Election filing period starts Dec. 1 Beginning Dec. 1, candidates seeking ballot access for the April 1, 2025, Spring Election may begin circulating nomination papers. Candidate Checklist The Ballot Access Checklists for both state and local offices are available here: Candidates The checklists assist candidates in qualifying for ballot placement. They may be reproduced and given to your candidates, along with the proper ballot access forms: CF-1: Campaign Finance Registration Statement EL-162: Declaration of Candidacy We also recommend that you direct your candidates’ attention to WEC’s Getting on the Ballot page. It is a good resource for both candidates and filing officers to prevent errors on nomination papers and avoid challenges. Non-Candidacy Notification - For the 2025 Spring Election, any incumbent officeholder for state office who does not intend to seek re-election should file a Notification of Noncandidacy Form (EL-163) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The EL-163 is available from the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. Type A Notice The Wisconsin Elections Commission recently sent county clerks the Type A Notice for the 2025 Spring Election, which contains all state level and judicial offices to be elected throughout the state. Note: If a Circuit Court judge resigns on or before Dec. 1, 2024, that office will be up for election at the 2025 Spring Election. If a judicial vacancy occurs during this period, we will contact the affected county clerks with an amended Type A Notice.

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Car Break-In Alert from Dane County Sheriff’s Department

Car Break-Ins

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles in the last several weeks.

The Sheriff’s Office is urging citizens to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables.

Theft is a preventable crime of opportunity that can happen in just moments. Following these simple steps can prevent you from becoming a victim.

  1. Check vehicles to ensure you have removed all valuables.
  2. Lock your car doors, and ensure your garage door is secured.
  3. Walk around the inside of your home and lock/secure all doors and windows.
  4. Turn ON outside lights.
  5. Report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

While sharing information on social media can be valuable, the Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to report any information to your local Law Enforcement first. When reporting a crime please include as much information as possible to include location, description of subject, direction of travel, and if any potential security camera footage is available.

How to Report;

Non-Emergency: (608) 255-2345

Emergency: 911

Please email Deputy Zach Barton at barton.zachary@danesheriff.com or call my work cell phone at (608) 212-8742 with any questions.

2023 Town of Oregon Dane County Sheriff Statistics