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Results are in for Fort Atkinson's voter decisions in the Spring 2026 election, including local elections.

The Wisconsin 2026 Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7th. Included on the ballot are Jefferson County Board of Supervisors races. More information about the candidates follows.

Get essential details for Fort Atkinson voters regarding the April 7, 2026 Wisconsin Spring Election.

The Jefferson County Department of Human Services and Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin (CAC) formally opened the Jefferson County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

In his first official “State of Jefferson County” address on July 24, 2025, County Administrator Michael Luckey outlined a future that balances progress with preservation stating that, “Jefferson County is growing intentionally with a strong sense of purpose, vision, and responsibility.”

Charter Communications and Spectrum Internet announced this week, the expansion of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,200 homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved addresses in portions of Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

The Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) has announced availability of funding to landowners and farmers for a variety of conservation projects. The projects must prevent erosion, enhance soil health or protect the water quality of our lakes and streams. LWCD staff are available to assist interested citizens who have erosion or water quality concerns on their property.

The Jefferson County Parks Department recently completed the planting of a variety of flood-tolerant trees at the Burnt Village County Park.

Jefferson County’s Land and Water Conservation Department is being recognized for its land preservation efforts with the “Working Lands Preservation Award.” The annual Land Conservation Leadership Awards – presented by Gathering Waters-Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts - recognizes individual and organizational efforts to protect Wisconsin’s land, water and wildlife.

For the 12th consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). “This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting according to the GFOA,” and as stated in a news release received from the Office of County Administrator.

The Jefferson County At Home program extends a wealth of assistance to help individuals and families make informed decisions about their housing options. HUD-certified housing counselors provide counseling on a wide range of housing-related topics, including financial management and budgeting; home improvement and rehabilitation; purchasing or renting a home; and post-purchase counseling.

Leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Friday, August 25, 2025.