Election Announcement – April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The Election Committee met this afternoon for a ballot recount. Please see below for a special announcement.
Election Announcement – April 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm
The Election of the Wilde Lake Village Board was held on Saturday, April 25th. The outcome of the election resulted in an apparent tie. Pursuant to the Wilde Lake Community Association’s Bylaws Article 8; Section 8.08 when a tie occurs a recount is required. In the event the tie persists after a recount, a run-off election will be scheduled. Further updates will be provided in the coming days.
Official Election Announcement
Mark your calendars: Wilde Lake Village Elections are scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Wilde Lake Village Election Candidates’ Forum was held on Thursday, April 9th. The forum is now available for on-demand viewing: 2026 Wilde Lake Village Election Candidates’ Forum (YouTube link).
We have captured the Candidates’ comments in a Q&A document. Please click here to view their responses: Q&A with the 2026 Wilde Lake Village Board Candidates
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Friday, April 24 at 4:00 PM – Absentee ballots due
Saturday, April 25 from 9AM – 2PM – Election Day at Slayton House
March 19, 2026: WILDE LAKE VILLAGE ELECTION NEWS
The nomination petitions were validated by the Village Election Chair on March 19, 2026.
The following slate of candidates has been announced.
Wilde Lake Village Board
Seven candidates for five open positions. Please visit our Meet the Candidates page for more about the candidates.
Wilde Lake Representative to the Columbia Council
One candidate for one open position:
William (Bill) Santos*
(*This candidate is deemed elected since the number of candidates equals the number of open positions.)