City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason and City Clerk Tara Coolidge gave the public an update about what they should expect and do between now and Election Day, April 7th. This announcement includes updates on early in-person voting, voting absentee by mail, and what to expect on Election Day – including a measure […]
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Mayor Mason Reacts To Election Ruling
U.S. District Court Judge William Conley on Thursday declined to postpone Wisconsin’s April 7 presidential primary and spring election. However, he did extend the deadline for voters to request a ballot by a day. The new deadline for voters to request absentee ballots is now 5 p.m. Friday (April 3). Voters can request ballots at […]
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Burlington man made threats to blow up his workplace, DA says
Burlington, WI – After making threats to blow up a business in the City of Burlington, a man is facing numerous felonies, including making a terrorist threat. Jakob Stolp, 38, of Burlington, was charged Thursday by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with making terrorist threats, possession of improvised explosives, possession of marijuana, possession of […]
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Colin McKenna 9th District County Board Supervisor Candidate
Colin McKenna Age: 60 Address: 724 Crabtree Lane How long have you lived in the community: 29 years What position are you running for? Racine County Board Supervisor District 9 Have you ever held an elected office position before? No If so, what position(s) were you elected to? N/A In thinking about your election bid, […]
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Village of Mount Pleasant Changes Polling Locations
As authorized under Village Resolution No. 15-2020, the Village Clerk is changing polling locations for the 2020 Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be only two locations for in-person voting on April 7th . The Village Hall – 8811 Campus Drive, or Village Department of Public Works […]
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City of Racine Will Have Early Vote at City Hall on Saturday
City of Racine – Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City Clerk currently plans to keep City Hall open on Saturday, April 4th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for residents who want to in-person, early absentee vote. The City wants to provide as many options for residents to vote early, and in the safest […]
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Could adding competition to elections break the gridlock in Wisconsin, and beyond?
If you’re a fan of The Simpsons, you remember the classic Halloween episode from 1996 in which aliens take over the bodies of Bill Clinton and Bob Dole in the middle of the presidential campaign. “It’s a two-party system. You have to vote for one of us.” “It’s a two-party system. You have to vote for one […]
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Spring Election 2020 information
Wisconsin will host the spring election 2020 on April 7. However, the COVID 19-virus has caused the state to implement more regulations within Wisconsin. You may be wondering if the election is still taking place and the answer is yes. Voting is an essential civic duty that Americans can take part in. For more information about […]
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Marc Silverman Caledonia Trustee #2 Candidate
Hi, I’m Marc Silverman, a 64Yr. old lifelong Racine County resident. Having attended UW Madison, I’m now a retired Controls Engineer, and I find myself concerned about the practices of government in our Village of Caledonia, to the extent that I’m motivated to run for a board seat. I’d like to share with you a […]
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Eric Hopkins 9th District County Board Supervisor
Email address*: Answer: hopkinsforthe9th@gmail.com First name*: Answer: Eric Last name*: Answer: Hopkins Age: Answer: Address: Answer: How long have you lived in the community: Answer: I have spent the last 20 years of my adult life in the city of Racine. I spent my childhood growing up in the Caledonia area and attended all Racine […]
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Monte Osterman 3rd District County Board Supervisor Candidate
Email address*: Answer: monteosterman@aol.com First name*: Answer: MONTE Last name*: Answer: OSTERMAN Age: Answer: 56 Address: Answer: 2900 N WISCONSIN ST How long have you lived in the community: Answer: I have been in the Racine community since 1988, living here since 2001 What position are you running for?*: Answer: I am seeking re-election to the Racine County Board. […]
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Fran Martin Trustee #4 Candidate
Email address*: Answer: fran5630@gmail.com First name*: Answer: Fran Last name*: Answer: Martin Age: Answer: 78 Address: Answer: 5630 Five Mile Road How long have you lived in the community: Answer: 25 plus years in Caledonia, What position are you running for?*: Answer: Caledonia Village Trustee#4 Have you ever held an elected office position before?* Yes or No Answer: Yes […]
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Steve Smetana 3rd District County Board Supervisor
Email address*: Answer: stevesmet64@gmail.com First name*: Answer: Steve Last name*: Answer: Smetana Age: Answer: 56 Address: Answer: 426 Romayne ave How long have you lived in the community: Answer: Life long resident. What position are you running for?*: Answer: Racine County Supervisor District 3 Have you ever held an elected office position before?* Yes or No Answer: […]
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Jason Eckman 14th District County Supervisor Candidate
Email address*: Answer: jasoneckman@yahoo.com First name*: Answer: Jason Last name*: Answer: Eckman Age: Answer: 42 Address: Answer: 8317 Camelot Trace, Sturtevant How long have you lived in the community: Answer: 7 years What position are you running for?*: Answer: Racine County Supervisor, District 14 Have you ever held an elected office position before?* Yes or […]
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Denise Anastasio Trustee #4 Candidate
Email address*: Answer: denise.anastasio@gmail.com First name*: Answer: Denise Last name*: Answer: Anastasio Age: Answer: 67 Address: Answer: 6145 Potomac Place, Mt. Pleasant, WI How long have you lived in the community: Answer: I have lived in Racine, Caledonia or Mt. Pleasant all of my life. I have been at my current residence in Mt. Pleasant for 22 years. What […]