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Janesville council cancels Feb. 17 primary, advances eight candidates to April 7 ballot
Summary
The Janesville City Council voted 5–2 on Jan. 9 to cancel a planned Feb. 17 primary and place all eight certified council candidates on the April 7, 2026 municipal ballot after debate over cost, candidate vetting and voter information.
The Janesville City Council voted 5–2 on Jan. 9 to cancel a scheduled Feb. 17 primary and instead forward all eight certified candidates to the April 7, 2026 municipal election.
Council members debated whether a primary would meaningfully narrow the field and whether the municipal cost was justified. "I don't think that it's necessary, and I think it would save the taxpayers approximately $17,000," said Council member Williams after making the motion to cancel the primary and advance all eight candidates; Council member Nino seconded the motion.
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