As the final numbers were tallied in the presidential recount in Racine County, the end result for the presidential election remained: Republican Donald Trump bested Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to a story by the Journal Times. President-elect Donald Trump won the election on Nov. 8 in Racine County by 4,100 votes against Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Trump Supporter Violence Not OK, Either
**This Letter to the Editor was submitted by Mary McIlvaine. Responding to Dave Kristopeit’s November 11, 2016 letter to the editor in the Racine Journal Times, I wonder if Kristopeit also extends his vitriol of “Lock them up. Throw away the key.” to perpetrators of violence inspired by Trump’s campaign and election, or only reserves […]
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Here We Go Again: Racine County Presidential Recount Begins
Racine County is no stranger to an election recount, which kicked off this morning at the Racine County Courthouse. This time, however, the entire state will have its ballots under scrutiny for the presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump won the election in Racine County by 4,100 votes against Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8. In Wisconsin, […]
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Sturtevant Voters Choose Republican Candidates
Village of Sturtevant residents overwhelmingly voted for Republican candidates Tuesday, giving Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, Robin Vos and Tricia Hanson decidedly more votes than their Democratic opponents. Village Administrator/Clerk Mary Cole recorded 2,725 voters out of more than 3,175 total registered voters, putting turnout there at 85 percent. Here’s how it shook out there: President […]
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Photo ID Needed to Vote Tuesday
Here’s the voter information you’ll need to cast your ballot in the 2016 presidential election Tuesday. In addition to the presidential election, citizens in Racine County will also need to cast a vote for who will represent the 1st Congressional District in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Senator and who will head up the District Attorney’s office. Residents […]
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Walking Dead’s Gurira Urges Residents to Get Involved
Danai Gurira believes it is every American’s civic duty to not just vote for Hillary Clinton for president of the United States but to get involved in the political process. “That’s why I’m here,” she said. “I think it’s my civic responsibility for what happens in this country. I know that I stand on the […]
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Walking Dead Star To Stump For Hillary Clinton In Racine
Danai Gurira, a Tony nominated playwright and star of The Walking Dead, will be in Racine Wednesday to stump for Hillary Clinton and other Democrats. Gurira, who plays Michonne on The Walking Dead, will make an appearance at 12:30 p.m. at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, 606 Sixth Street. She plans to urge residents to […]
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Chelsea Clinton Stumps For Votes For Hillary In Racine
Chelsea Clinton’s mantra for the 285 people that showed up at the Living Light Community Center on Monday to hear Hillary Clinton’s daughter talk: That words matter, but bringing people together does as well. Stumping for her mother Hillary Clinton, who is seeking to be the next president of the United States on Nov. 8, […]
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BREAKING: Chelsea Clinton Visiting Racine Monday
Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton will visit Racine Monday to stump for her mother, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Chelsea will speak at 1:45p.m. at Living Light Community Center, 740 College Avenue, to rally area Democrats and tout the availability of early voting. The Clinton campaign made the announcement on Hillary Clinton’s website. RSVP is required to […]
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Take Our Poll: Who Gets Your Vote for President?
With one presidential and the only vice-presidential debate on the books and the second presidential debate coming on Sunday, we thought we’d see where your vote would go if the election was held today. If the election was today, who would get your vote? Hillary Clinton Gary Johnson Jill Stein Donald Trump Poll Maker
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Notes from the DNC: Local Chair Proud to Nominate 1st Female Presidential Candidate
**Editor’s Note: Racine County Democratic Party Chair Meg Andrietsch reported from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The last day of the Democratic National Convention started at 730am with breakfast, where we heard from several speakers including Congressman Keith Ellison, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Then we went to Caucus […]
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Notes from the DNC: Local Party Chair Inspired by Biden, Obama
**Editor’s Note: Democratic Party of Racine County Chair Meg Andrietsch is reporting from the Democratic National Convention in Philadephia, PA. The second night of the Democratic National Convention was the roll call night. We had nominations for President of the United States. US Senator Barbara Mikulski nominated Hillary Clinton, and Congressman John Lewis was one of […]
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Notes from the DNC: Local Chair Talks About 1st Night
**Editor’s Note: Racine County Democratic Party Chair Meg Andrietsch is at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. She offered to provide dispatches from the event. The Democratic National Convention is meeting this week in Philadelphia. The Wisconsin Delegation has 96 members, representing all areas of the state and both candidates. We are sharing our hotel […]
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Take Our Poll: Who Will Get Your Vote for President?
The 2016 presidential election has to be one of the most divisive in recent memory; primarily because so many Americans dislike the candidates from the major parties. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is getting more attention as a result and could take the stage with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during one or more debates. Now […]
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Feingold Highlights Wisconsin GOP Rift Over Trump
Russ Feingold, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, rubbed a little salt into the wound of the Wisconsin Republican Party, which has been trying to get its membership to unify around Donald Trump as their nominee.. Feingold spoke at Wilson’s Coffee & Tea in Racine on Thursday. About 100 people gathered at the coffee shop to listen to […]