Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Tyler Townsend’s answers. Tyler Townsend What position are you seeking?Alderman, 2nd District, Racine City Council Where do you live?1221 Wisconsin Ave., Racine How long have you lived in Racine?Racine native; District 2, about 4 […]
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David Czuper: City of Racine 2024 alder candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are David Czuper’s answers. David Czuper What position are you seeking?Alderman, 2nd District, Racine City Council Where do you live?1314 Villa St., Racine How long have you lived in Racine?Life-long Racine resident David Czuper has […]
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Xavier Golden: City of Racine 2024 alder candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Xavier Golden’s answers. Xavier Golden What position are you seeking?Alderman, 2nd District, Racine City Council Where do you live?2044 Grand Ave., Racine How long have you lived in Racine?15 years Xavier Golden has been […]
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Jacqueline Schrader: City of Racine 2024 alder candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Jacqueline Schrader’s answers. Jacqueline Schrader What position are you seeking?Alderman, 4th District, Racine City Council Where do you live?1636 Chatham St., Racine How long have you lived in Racine?5 years Jacqueline Schrader has been […]
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Lindell rallies support in Sturtevant for recall of Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos, citing election integrity
STURTEVANT — Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, visited Sturtevant Sunday to support the recall effort against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The event reflects the intricate interplay of national and local politics, with Lindell’s close ties to Trump adding a layer of significance. Mike Lindell, CEO […]
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Raymond School Board recall election: 3 people submit candidacy paperwork
RAYMOND, WI — Three individuals have filed candidacy paperwork to run in the Raymond School Board recall election. Janell Wise Gwen Keller and Janell Wise were targeted for recall because a group of residents and parents of Raymond students claimed they were unfit to serve on the Board of Education. Board Secretary Amanda Falaschi certified […]
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Burlington Board of Education seeks applicants by Feb. 9 post-Schmaling’s resignation
BURLINGTON – The Board of Education of the Burlington Area School District is looking to fill a vacant seat after Barry Schmaling resigned on Jan. 8. Barry Schmaling According to a Jan. 26 media release, “The Board’s job is to represent, lead and serve the citizens through the development of written governing policies that address […]
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2024 election candidate forum: Racine’s future in focus
RACINE, WI —The Racine County Eye, collaborating with the newly-formed local group, Black Voter League, will host an impactful political gathering: the Racine Common Council candidate forum for the 2nd and 4th Districts. Set for 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 21st St., the event is […]
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Ahead of recall election, Keller resigns from Raymond School Board
RAYMOND, WI — Gwen Keller resigned her Raymond School Board seat ahead of the upcoming recall election. Gwen Keller Interim Superintendent James Heiden confirmed that he received an email late on Saturday, Jan. 27, from Keller to board President Audrey Kostuch. In her message on which Heiden was CC’d, Keller wrote that she enjoyed working […]
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Senate Republicans pass last-ditch effort to institute maps that protect incumbents; push ‘Iowa-style’ redistricting
In an attempt to bypass the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Republicans in the state Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would install legislative maps aimed at protecting incumbent GOP lawmakers who were moved into new districts under maps proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The effort was announced Monday afternoon less than 24 hours […]
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VP Harris visits Waukesha County to kick off ‘Fight for Reproductive Freedoms’ tour
BIG BEND, WI — Vice-President Kamala Harris visited Waukesha County on Monday to kick off her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. U.S. Sen. TAMMY BALDWIN (D-Wis) speaks before Vice President Kamala Harris launches her nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District […]
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Nick Demske stepping down from the Board of Supervisors after 6 years of service
RACINE COUNTY — After almost six years on the County Board of Supervisors, 1st District representative Nick Demske decided against campaigning for another term. “I feel so honored to have gotten to do this,” he said. “It’s just such an enormous honor to have members of your own community say, ‘We trust you to make […]
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New supervisors in 4 districts will bring diversity of experience to Racine County Board
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine County Board of Supervisors will undergo a bit of a change in 2024 due to four open seats. The candidates for those seats bring with them diverse experiences and include: a nurse, a farmer, a business owner and an educator. Three supervisors decided against re-election while Edward Chart, of Rochester, […]
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Final-Five voting has bipartisan support across the country, but status quo thinking is entrenched. Here are the arguments on both sides.
Across the country, Final-Five voting – a system that bans partisan primary elections and voters rank their preferred candidates in general elections – is gaining traction. But opposition, largely from the hard right, is significant. That’s the landscape Wisconsin lawmakers are navigating as they consider a bipartisan Final-Five voting bill here. Its passage in the […]
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Raymond recall certified; election will be Feb. 27
RAYMOND, WI — The recall effort against Raymond Board of Education members Gwen Keller and Janell Wise has been certified. The election will be Tuesday, Feb. 27. Mitchell Berman confirmed that he received two email messages from board Clerk Amanda Faluschi at 1:35 p.m. with one certification of sufficiency each for Keller and Wise. Majority […]