Student voters face trouble in June
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, May 24, 2012
JANESVILLE -- You're a college student who has come home for the summer. You're planning to vote in the June 5 recall election using your parents' home as your residence. You might be turned away.
Cheers, concern greet recall candidate in visit with local Dems
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, May 17, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Lieutenant governor candidate Mahlon Mitchell inspired rousing cheers from about 40 supporters when he visited the Democrats' campaign office in Janesville on Wednesday.
Walker agrees to 2 debates before election
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, May 10, 2012
MADISON --
Gov. Scott Walker says he will participate in two debates before the June 5 recall election even though his Democratic rival Tom Barrett wants him to do four.
Rock, Walworth County voter turnouts higher than predicted
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 9, 2012
JANESVILLE -- It was an unprecedented vote: The primary for the first recall election in the state's history.
Milwaukee mayor to face Walker in Wis. recall
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, May 8, 2012
MADISON --
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett won the Democratic primary Tuesday in Wisconsin's historic recall election, leaving him with a short four weeks to make the closing argument that Republican Gov. Scott Walker should be booted from office after 16 contentious months on the job.
Clerk urges voters to make own decisions
By STAN MILAM - Tuesday, May 8, 2012
JANESVILLE -- The Government Accountability Board is predicting a voter turnout of about 35 percent for today's recall primary, and Rock County Clerk Lori Stottler said Monday she reluctantly was beginning to agree.
Wisconsin votes on recall election challengers
By SCOTT BAUER - Tuesday, May 8, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin voters filed into polling stations Tuesday to decide whether to give Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett a rematch against Republican Gov. Scott Walker in next month's rare recall election or whether to back one of Barrett's fellow Democrats.
Barrett leads Democrats in Wis. recall primary
By SCOTT BAUER - Tuesday, May 8, 2012
MADISON --
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hopes for a chance at a rematch against Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as Democrats vote Tuesday on who will take on the first-term governor in a historic recall election next month.
Barrett, Falk campaign ahead of primary
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, May 7, 2012
MADISON --
The leading Democratic candidates in the race to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in only the nation’s third gubernatorial recall election made their final campaign stops Monday before the primary.
Mischievous voters are unlikely during primary
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Sunday, May 6, 2012
JANESVILLE -- It's a sure bet Scott Walker and Tom Barrett will be the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, right?
When voting, read to avoid voting confusion
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Sunday, May 6, 2012
JANESVILLE -- It's rare that government feels the need to yell at us, but voting-booth instructions are an exception, apparently.
Candidates for 2nd District differ on keeping it clean
By STAN MILAM - Friday, May 4, 2012
MADISON -- Five Democratic congressional candidates running in Wisconsin's 2nd District said they would run a clean campaign.
Gubernatorial candidates speak separately at UW-W event
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, April 26, 2012
Anyone who came to hear a debate by the Democratic candidates for governor at UW-Whitewater on Wednesday night came away disappointed.
Democrat to run for Assembly
By GAZETTE STAFF - Sunday, April 22, 2012
BELOIT -- A Beloit City Council member announced Saturday that she will run as a Democrat for Wisconsin’s 45th Assembly seat.
August to seek re-election in new Assembly district
By STAN MILAM - Friday, April 20, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
Assembly Rep. August Tyler, R-Lake Geneva, says he will seek a second, two-year term.
Loudenbeck to run again in different district
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Thursday, April 19, 2012
CLINTON --
Rep. Amy Loudenbeck will be seeking a second term in the state Assembly, but the seat she seeks will be in a different district.
Whitewater council canvass completed
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, April 11, 2012
WHITEWATER -- The absentee ballots have been examined and counted with no change in the District 4 election for Whitewater City Council, but the official recount will be conducted today.
Whitewater City Council race getting recount
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, April 5, 2012
WHITEWATER -- A recount of the Whitewater City Council District 4 election night results is assured following two separate counts of the Tuesday vote.
McCrory wins judicial race
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Barbara McCrory was running through the dark parking lot in front of the Rock County Courthouse on Tuesday night trying to double check the result totals in her win against Janesville attorney Jack Hoag.
Janesville School Board getting 2 newcomers, 1 incumbent
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Voters returned Greg Ardrey to the Janesville School Board on Tuesday and then decided which of the remaining three candidates should fill the seats of two board members who stepped down.
Parkview referendum fails; school board incumbents ousted
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
ORFORDVILLE --
Parkview School District voters sent a resounding message Tuesday by defeating a $5 million referendum and ousting three Newark board members.
Newcomer joins Milton School Board
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
MILTON --
Voters chose experience for the Milton School Board. They picked Bob Cullen, who will start his fifth term on the board, and Wilson Leong, who will start his seventh term.
Election brings new faces to Edgerton School Board
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
EDGERTON --
With no incumbent candidates for three open seats in Tuesday's Edgerton School Board election, it was a given that the board would be getting three fresh faces.
New member elected to Edgerton council
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
EDGERTON --
Things just got shaken up a little on the Edgerton City Council.
Incumbent wins Edgerton mayoral race
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
EDGERTON --
Despite running for two offices Tuesday, Matt McIntyre is out of city politics in Edgerton.
Incumbents re-elected to Evansville School Board
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Incumbents Tina Rossmiller and Sharon Skinner said they are excited to continue their work on the Evansville School Board with a new superintendent set to start this summer.
Binnie, Abbott, Kidd win Whitewater City Council seats
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Incumbent Lynn Binnie survived a challenge in the race for Whitewater City Council District 4 on Tuesday. Initial results have Binnie winning, 344-342, against challenger Cort Hartmann.
Delavan-Darien School Board getting 3 new members
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
DELAVAN --
A new superintendent within a month. That's the goal of one of the leading vote getter for the Delavan-Darien School Board.
DeWitt returns to Delavan City Council
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
DELAVAN --
A city council member with 12 years experience was returned to his position on the Delavan City Council on Tuesday.
Nieuwenhuis re-elected to Delavan mayor post
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
DELAVAN --
Delavan's longtime mayor held his seat Tuesday night against a well-known opponent.
Olson wins Elkhorn council seat
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
ELKHORN --
Brian Olson claimed a narrow victory against Jim Taylor in the Elkhorn City Council District 6 race Tuesday.
Voters give Reynolds second term as Elkhorn mayor
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
ELKHORN --
Voters casting ballots for Elkhorn mayor on Tuesday had the same choice in candidates as they did in the 2010 election.
Newcomer tops Elkhorn School Board field
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
ELKHORN --
Two incumbents will return to the Elkhorn School Board, and a newcomer who was the top vote-getter in Tuesday's election will join them.
Voter turnout disappoints
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Despite high-profile races and a presidential primary, voter turnout Tuesday in Rock and Walworth counties hovered around 35 percent, the number predicted Monday by the state Government Accountability Board.
New faces join Janesville City Council
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A 29-year-old self-made businessman garnered the most votes Tuesday for four open seats on the Janesville City Council.
New faces join Janesville City Council
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
JANESVILLE -- A 29-year-old self-made businessman garnered the most votes Tuesday for four open seats on the Janesville City Council. After the vote, the winning candidates put economic development at the top of their priorities.
High stakes, high turnout? Tuesday will tell
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, April 2, 2012
People who vote Tuesday will decide who runs their local governments and indirectly influence how their trash is picked up, how their streets are plowed and how much they pay in property taxes.
Hartmann focuses on development
By STAN MILAM - Monday, April 2, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater City Council Aldermanic District 4 candidate Cort Hartmann was not included in Saturday's election story. The Gazette was unable to contact him due to incomplete phone information on file in the city clerk's office.
Hoag, McCrory competing to fill position of retiring Judge Jim Welker
By ANN MARIE AMES - Sunday, April 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
That means voters don’t get a lot of opportunities to pick new judges. Nor do most people see judges on the job. How should voters measure candidates for judge?
Three races for Whitewater council
By STAN MILAM - Saturday, March 31, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Zoning is on the front burner in the Whitewater City Council races.
Edgerton School Board to get three new members
By NEIL JOHNSON - Saturday, March 31, 2012
EDGERTON --
The Edgerton School Board will have three new school board members at a time when the district faces a possible spending referendum that could appear on the ballot this fall with over $9 million in spending options.
Four seek spots on Sharon Village Board
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, March 31, 2012
SHARON --
Four people are running for three seats on the Sharon Village Board.
Three candidates vying for Albany School Board spots
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, March 31, 2012
ALBANY --
The race for Albany School Board features two incumbents and one political newcomer who agree the budget is among top issues.
Opposition light for referendum
By STAN MILAM - Saturday, March 31, 2012
WHITEWATER -- No organized opposition has surfaced to fight a referendum allowing the Whitewater Unified School District to exceed revenue limits by $600,000 each year for three years.
McIntyre, Lund meet again for Edgerton mayoral seat
By NEIL JOHNSON - Friday, March 30, 2012
EDGERTON --
Edgerton Mayor Chris Lund is hoping to ride two years of experience to keep his post against a veteran local politician who's proven he knows how to keep a seat at City Hall one way or another.
Developing downtown, industry at heart of Edgerton council race
By NEIL JOHNSON - Friday, March 30, 2012
EDGERTON --
With plans being hatched for redeveloping the downtown and new ideas popping on how to draw large-scale industry, the Edgerton City Council has three incumbents hoping to hold onto their seats in the April 3 election.
Newcomer, two incumbents seek Evansville School Board seats
By GINA DUWE - Friday, March 30, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
A teacher inspired to run for Evansville School Board in part by legislative changes in Madison over the last year is challenging the two incumbents in the April 3 election.
Budget tops Elkhorn School Board issues
By STAN MILAM - Friday, March 30, 2012
ELKHORN --
Four candidates for three seats on the Elkhorn School Board all agree the district will continue to face budget challenges.
Taxes, services confront Elkhorn City Council candidates
By STAN MILAM - Friday, March 30, 2012
ELKHORN --
It's a familiar theme, and one that usually dominates city government. For the Elkhorn City Council, that theme is being discussed by the two candidates running for Aldermanic District 4, Brian Olson and Jim Taylor.
Two face off in Rock County judge race
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, March 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Two Janesville attorneys are in the race to replace retiring Rock County Judge James Welker.
