Wilde Lake Village Elections 2026

Final Election Results – April 28, 2026

Previously the Election Committee announced that the Wilde Lake Village Board of Directors election resulted in a tie for the fifth board seat. Candidates Felisa Garrett and Larry Schoen were tied for this seat. Candidate Larry Schoen has withdrawn his bid for a seat on the Wilde Lake Village Board allowing Felisa Garrett to be elected to the fifth Board of Directors position: Final Election Results [PDF]. The candidates will serve a term beginning in May 2026 through April 2027. 

Wilde Lake Community Association is grateful to all the candidates for their participation in this process and willingness to serve our community. Special thanks also go to our Election Chair Elizabeth Lopez and all Election Committee members for their service and commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent election. We appreciate you all! 

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 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.)