Advocacy Resources
2025 Spring Elections
Elections for Oshkosh City Council and Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
- 4 candidates seek election to 3 available seats on the City Council. Voters can vote for up to 3 candidates.
- 3 candidates seek election to 2 available seats on the School Board. Voters can vote for up to 2 candidates.
Candidates’ responses are provided as they were submitted to the Chamber. Candidates for each office are listed alphabetically below. Incumbents are indicated by an asterisk: *
Oshkosh City Council Candidates
Click on each candidate to see their responses to the City Council questionnaire.
School Board Candidates – Oshkosh Area School District
Click on each candidate to see their responses to the Board of Education questionnaire.
2025 Oshkosh Area School District Referendum
Oshkosh Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted to support Oshkosh Area School District’s 2025 Phase 2 Facilities Consolidation Referendum that will appear on the April 1 ballot.
The school district is asking voters to approve a $197.8 million capital referendum. This referendum focuses on the district’s facilities consolidation plan, prioritizing student safety and improving learning spaces while maintaining a zero-dollar tax increase to the debt levy.
Advocacy Affiliations
U.S Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. Our members range from mom-and-pop shops and local chambers to leading industry associations and large corporations. They all share one thing—they count on the Chamber to be their voice in Washington, D.C.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) is the state chamber of commerce, the state manufacturers’ association and the state safety council. Founded in 1911, WMC is Wisconsin’s leading business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state in the nation. We work tirelessly to advance policies that are in the public interest of our state and nation. Currently, the association has nearly 3,800 members that include both large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations.
Legislative Watch
Ron Johnson began serving as Senator for Wisconsin in 2011 and is currently serving his second term.
Tammy Baldwin began serving as Senator for Wisconsin in 2013 and is currently serving her second term.
Glenn Grothman – US House of Representatives
Glenn Grothman is Wisconsin’s 6th District Congressman. First elected to the House of Representatives in 2014,
Rachel Cabral-Guevara – Wisconsin State Senate
Rachel Cabral-Guevara was elected in 2022 and is serving as Wisconsin State Senator for the 19th District.
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim – Wisconsin State Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in November 2024 to represent District 18.
Nate Gustafson – Wisconsin State Assembly
Nate Gustafson has served as Wisconsin’s 55th Assembly District Representative since 2020.
Lori Palmeri – Wisconsin State Assembly
Lori Palmeri was elected in 2022 and is serving as State Assembly Representative for Wisconsin’s 54th District.
Official website for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Cabinet.
The Winnebago County Board consists of 36 district supervisors, each elected to a two-year term.
The Oshkosh City Council consists of 7 council members, including an elected Mayor, all elected at large from throughout the city.
The Board of Education consists of seven members elected at large to three-year terms.
Government Entities
If you are new to Oshkosh and have questions about government services, such as water, utilities, and waste management, you’ll find assistance through the following municipalities’ websites: