Primary elections for four races are set Tuesday. Check out the Journal Times coverage, our 13th District story and Racine Unified School District race guide. Here’s what you need to know” Hours: The polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sample Ballot: To see a sample ballot, go to the state’s My Vote Wisconsin website and enter […]
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Faked texts and dirty campaigning leads to unrest before election
Just before the primary election for the City of Racine’s 13th District aldermanic campaign, fake texts and alleged dirty campaigning have led to angry voters and candidates, according to a story in the Journal Times. The primary election is slated for Tuesday between Natalia Taft, Christina Seaman, and Mark Balcer. It will decide who will replace […]
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Taft, Seaman running for Racine 13th Aldermanic District
Racine residents living in the 13th aldermanic district will have two political newcomers to choose from on the ballot during the spring election April 2. Voters will choose from among three political newcomers after Jim Morgenroth filed papers with the city declaring that he would not be seeking re-election. Find your polling location. Here are […]
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Many Racine County voters are glad the election is over
Whether it is the text messages, emails, phone calls or campaign ads, many Racine County voters are excited that this election season is done and over with. The voter turnout for young people was huge this midterm election, though there is some concern from the older generations that these young people know nothing of politics and […]
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UPDATE: Tony Evers to be Wisconsin’s next governor
UPDATE: As of mid-day Wednesday, a very small margin fueled by a late count of absentee ballots from Milwaukee County may have ultimately sealed the election victory for Democrat Governor candidate Tony Evers. A Tweet from Gov. Scott Walker in 2016 bragged how he had made it more difficult to demand a vote recount in close […]
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UPDATE: General election 2018 results
A strong turnout in Wisconsin meant that more than 2.6 million people voted, a lot more than in any past midterm, and more than in the 2012 governor recall election, and estimated to be roughly 59 percent of the state’s voting-age population. That tally is is more than the turnout rate that many states achieved […]
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One more time! Vote!
In case you have somehow not turned on a television at any point in the past three months. or opened your mail box, or just walked down the street, we are going to remind you one more time. There is an important election taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Many of you have voted early […]
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Do you have the proper ID to vote in coming election? Here’s how to check
Most Wisconsin voters already have some form of ID needed to vote, including a Wisconsin driver license or ID. There is no separate “voter ID.” The Wisconsin Elections Commission explains the options on its website. Voters looking to get their first Wisconsin ID can turn to DMV for help at wisconsindmv.gov or visit a DMV […]
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Bernie Sanders to stump for Randy Bryce Monday in Kenosha
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Dem. – Vt.) will appear Monday at a campaign rally for First Congressional District Democratic candidate Randy Bryce. Sanders will stump for Bryce, a union iron worker aiming to win the Congressional seat currently held by Paul Ryan. Bryce will face off against Republican nominee Bryan Steil on Nov. 6. “Randy […]
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Don’t delay! Make sure you have a valid ID for upcoming election
With the Wisconsin 2018 fall election just weeks away, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds the public on how to obtain identification that is valid for voting. The identification documents are free to obtain. Most Wisconsin residents already have valid identification for voting purposes. Those can be a driver license, identification […]
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UPDATE: Racine mayor Mason announces expanded voting hours and locations
Racine Mayor Cory Mason and the Office of the City Clerk have announced the expansion of early voting hours and the addition of satellite voting locations for City of Racine residents for the Nov. 6 election. In addition to increasing voting hours and locations, the City also installed voter registration kiosks in the public library […]
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How Racine County voted in the Wisconsin Partisan Primary
Here’s how Racine County voted in the 2018 partisan primary election on Tuesday. The winner of the overall state or district is listed after the Racine County vote totals. Only the contested races are listed. The winners of the party race will go on to run in the general election, which will be held Nov. […]
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Wisconsin primary election information: polling locations
Election Information Here’s the election information you’ll need to cast your ballot in the 2018 general election primary on Tuesday. Hours: The polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Sample Ballot: To see a sample ballot, go to the state’s My Vote Wisconsin website and enter your address.Polling locations: Your specific polling location can be found on the My Vote […]
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2 vie for Wisconsin 21st Senate District race
In the Aug. 14 primary, 21st state Senate District, incumbent Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is challenged by Bristol resident Lori Hawkins, the lone Democrat seeking the office. The 21st District covers most of Racine County and a large part of Kenosha County. It includes the emerging Foxconn Technology Group development campus. While both are assured […]
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Primary candidates speak: 62nd State Assembly District
There is a contested primary on the Republican side for the District 62 State Assembly Race. Republican Rep. Tom Weatherston announced he would not run for re-election. The district stretches across the northern half of Racine County. Former state Rep. John Lehman, who hopes to return to Madison, is running unopposed as a Democrat. There […]
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