OSHKOSH, WI–(WGBW&WISS)–Voters head to the polls today to decide pivotal state and national elections. In Northeast Wisconsin rain may have grayed the skies, but it didn’t dampen voting, as voters stood in line waiting to cast their ballots.
Elections
Voters are deciding the following elections in Northeast Wisconsin:
US President:
Donald J. Trump-R
Kamala Harris-D
US Senator from Wisconsin
Tammy Baldwin-D (i)
Eric Hovde-R
8th Congressional District
Kristin Lyerly-D
Tony Wied-R
6th Congressional District
Glen Grothman-R (i)
John Zarbano-D
Wis Assem Dist. 1
Renee Paplham-D: Kewanee
Joel Kitchens-R (i): Sturgeon Bay
Wis Assem Dist 2
Alicia Saunders-D: Kimberly
Shae Sortwell-R (i): Two Rivers
Wis Assem Dist 3
Jason Schmitz-D: Menasha
Ron Tusler-R: Harrison
Wis Assem Dist 4
Jane Benson-D: Suamico
David Steffen-R (i): Green Bay
Wis Assem Dist 5
Greg Sampson-D: Little Chute
Joy Goeben-R (i) Hobart
Wis Assem Dist 6
Shirley Hinze-D: Shawano
Elijah Behnke-R: Oconto
Wis Assem Dist 25
Stephen Welch-D: Two Rivers
Paul Tittl-R (i): Manitowoc
Wis Assem Dist 39
Chris Gordon-D: Neshkoro
Alex Dallman-R: Green Lake
Wis Assem Dist 52
Lee Snodgrass-D (i): Appleton
Chad Cooke-R: Appleton
Wis Assem Dist 53
Duane Shukoski-D: Neenah
Dean Kaufert-R: Neenah
Wis Assem Dist 54
Lori Palmeri-D (i): Oshkosh
Tim Paterson-R: Oshkosh
Wis Assem Dist 55
Kyle Kehoe-D: Oshkosh
Nate Gustafson-R (i): Fox Crossing
Wis Assem Dist 56
Emily Tseffos-D: Appleton
Dave Murphy (i): Greenville
Wis Assem Dist 57
Ruth Caves-D: Wild Rose
Kevin Peterson-R (i): Waupaca
Wis Assem Dist 88
Christy Welch-D: De Pere
Benjamin Franklin-R: De Pere
Wis Assem Dist 89
Ryan Spaude-D: Green Bay
Patrick Buckley-R: Green Bay
Wis Assem Dist 90
Amaad Rivera-Wagner-D: Green Bay
Jessica Henderson-R: Green Bay
Wis Senate Dist 2
Kelly Peterson-D: De Pere
Eric Wimberger-R (i): Green Bay
Wis Senate Dist 12
Andi Rich-D: Marinette
Mary Felzkowski-R: Tomahawk
Wis Senate Dist 18
Kristin Alfheim-D: Appleton
Anthony Phillips-R: Appleton
Wis Senate Dist 20
Michael Rapp-D: Van Dyne
Dan Feyen-R: Fond du Lac
Wis Senate Dist 30
Jamie Wall-D: Green Bay
Jim Rafter-R: Green Bay
Voters stand in line in the rain outside of Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Polling places like this one will be open until 8:00 p.m. for voters to cast ballots on November 5th. Photo: Lisa M. Hale/Civic Media
State Referendum
Voters will also be asked to decide on a state constitutional referendum. The referendum will change the wording in the Wisconsin State Constitution. Currently, it reads, “Every United States citizen age 18 or older who is a resident of an election district in this state is a qualified elector of that district.” The referendum asks voters if they want to change the word “every” to “only.”
School Referenda
Finally, there are over 20 school referenda on the ballots in Northeast Wisconsin.
Ashwaubenon: A $950,000 operational referendum to renew a 2020 referendum for student mental health support for three years
Bonduel: $1.8 million 6-year non-recurring operational referendum to support staff benefits and salary
Bonduel: $2.7 million 6-year non-recurring capital facilities referendum to make technology, safety, and security upgrades
Crivitz: $29 million capital referendum to fund capital improvements to the elementary, middle, and high school buildings
Elkhart Lake – Glenbeulah School District: $39.6 Million capital referendum for building and facility improvements at the high school, renovations at the middle school, and demolition of a portion of the elementary school
GBAPS: $183 Million capital referendum for district-wide school building and facility improvement projects
Kaukauna: $198 Million capital referendum for construction of a new middle school and improvements at other sites
Kiel: $67 Million capital referendum to create a combined Middle/High school campus and other maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
Marion: $7.38 Million capital referendum for security and other improvements at the Elementary school, technical upgrades at the high school, and other facility improvements
Marion: $7.6 Million capital referendum for construction of an addition and renovations at the elementary school to create a combined Elementary/Middle School
Mischicot: $29.65 Million capital referendum for school building and facility improvement projects including additions to the middle and high school, including a performing arts center, technical education space, and athletic facilities.
Niagra: $3 Million 4-year operational referendum
Omro: $26.5 Million capital referendum for renovations at Omro Middle School and Omro High School, Omro Elementary, and H.B. Patch Elementary schools.
Omro: $9.5 Million 5-year non-recurring operational referendum
Sevastapol: $18.25 Million 4-year non-recurring operational referendum
Shawano School District: $51.23 Million capital referendum to update and maintain projects at all four Shawano District Schools
Sheboygan: $121 Million capital referendum to renovate Farnsworth Middle School and Urban Middle School
Sheboygan Falls: $78.3 Million capital referendum for improvements and additions to the high school and elementary school
Sheboygan Falls: $21.5 Million capital referendum for construction of a high school Auxilliary gym and multi-sport turf field and track
Valders: $1.5 Million 4-year non-recurring operational referendum.
Get an in-depth look at each of the state races at our Civic Media Voter Guide. Tune in to Civic Media stations this evening starting at 6 p.m. for Civic Media’s Election Night Special Coverage with results, analysis, and commentary from Civic Media hosts and reporters in the field.
