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Spring election 2024: Circuit Court Judge-Branch 3 primary results

Voters throughout Kenosha County voted in a primary for Circuit Court Judge-Branch 3 on Tuesday. Three candidates were on the primary ballot: Frank Gagliardi (who was appointed to fill out the term of retiring judge Bruce E. Schroeder), Heather Iverson and William Michel. The top two vote getters Tuesday will appear on the April 2 […]

Spring election 2024: It’s primary election day!

It’s spring non-partisan primary election day. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is a list of polling places by municipality All wards in Salem Lakes will vote at Salem Lakes Village Hall for this election. On the ballot will be: Voters in the Wilmot Union High School District will be […]

Spring election 2024: Five Western Kenosha County supervisor races to have contests

Five Western Kenosha County supervisor districts will have contested races on the ballot in the spring election. County supervisor is a non-partisan office. The supervisors make up the County Board of Supervisors and are the legislative branch of the county government. There are 23 districts, six of which include Western Kenosha County. The local districts […]

Randall School District issues statement in wake of successful referendums

The Randall School District Board has issued the following statement in the wake of two successful referendums in Tuesday’s election: The Randall Consolidated School Board of Education and District Administrator want to thank all of the Randall Community Members that took the time to vote on April 4, 2023. Input provided to the District through […]

Spring election 2023: Salem Lakes village trustee candidates Q&A

Voters in Salem Lakes will be able to vote in a contested election for village trustee in the April 4 election. Six candidates will compete to fill three, at-large seats. On the ballot are (in alphabetical order): Bill Barhyte Mike Culat, an incumbent Norm Kazumura Ted Kmiec, an incumbent Kelly Sweeting Jared Young This following […]

Spring election 2023: Bristol municipal judge Q&A

Voters in Bristol will be able to vote in a contested election for municipal judge in the April 4 election. On the ballot will be: Steve Hurley, the incumbent Xavier Solis The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question responses presented in […]

Spring election 2023: Randall town supervisor #3 Q&A

Voters in Randall will be able to vote in a contested election for town supervisor #3 in the April 4 election. On the ballot will be: Randy Kaskin, the incumbent Nancy Kemp The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question responses presented […]

Spring Election 2023: Randall Consolidated School District referendum Q&A

Voters in the Randall Consolidated School District will have a chance to vote on an operating referendum and a capitol referendum in the April 4 election. westofthei.com asked district administrator Bob Antholine some questions about the referendum. Here are his responses: ShareTweet0 Shares

Spring Election 2023: Wilmot Union High School District referendum Q&A

Voters in the Wilmot Union High School District will be able to vote on a two-year nonrecurring operating referendum in the April 4 election. westofthei.com asked district administrator Michael Plourde some questions about the referendum. Here are his responses: ShareTweet0 Shares

Spring Election 2023: Silver Lake Salem Jt. #1 School District (Riverview School) referendum Q&A

Voters in the Silver Lake Salem Jt. #1 School District (Riverview School) will be able to vote on a $800,000 per year, three-year nonrecurring operating referendum in the April 4 election. westofthei.com asked district administrator Jon Schleusner some questions about the referendum. Here are his responses: ShareTweet0 Shares

Spring election 2023: Paddock Lake municipal judge Q&A

Voters in Paddock Lake will be able to vote in a contested municipal judge race in the April 4 election. Appearing on the ballot are: Robert E. Brenner Robert Spencer The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question responses presented in alphabetical […]

Spring election 2023: Wheatland town chairman Q&A

Wheatland residents will be able to vote in a contested election for Wheatland town chairman in the April 4 election. Appearing on the ballot are: Brian Boeckenstedt Brett J Butler Incumbent William Glembocki did not run for re-election. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information […]

Spring election 2023: Salem Lakes village president Q&A

Voters in Salem Lakes will be able to vote in a contested election for village president in the April 4 election. Two names will be on the ballot: Rita Bucur Diann Tesar, the incumbent. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question […]

Wheatland town candidates meet & greet March 18

A meet and greet event for the public to gain information about candidates for Wheatland town offices in the April 4 election will be held Saturday, March 18 at Town Hall in New Munster. The event will include candidates for town chairman, supervisors, clerk, treasurer and constable. It will take place from 10 a.m. to […]

Spring Election 2023: It’s primary Election Day!

It’s spring non-partisan primary election day. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All wards in Salem Lakes will vote at Salem Lakes Village Hall. Twin Lakes voting will be at Village Hall, for all wards All other polling places are in their typical locations. A complete list of polling places is available […]

Spring election 2023: Most local school districts have uncontested board elections

Most Western Kenosha County school districts will have uncontested races for their school boards on the April 4 ballot. Only Salem School District has a contest. The other district and who filed to run for the seats by the Jan. 3 deadline are: Westosha Central High School District — Area C – Town of Paris […]

Garland to not seek re-election for Paddock Lake trustee

Scott Garland is not running for re-election as Paddock Lake village trustee in the April election. Garland made the announcement at last week’s committee of the whole meeting. Garland explained that ongoing family commitments lead to his decision. The same commitments have caused to him to miss some recent meetings. Garland has served as a […]

Fall election 2022: It’s Election Day

It’s General Election Day Tuesday with U.S., state and county partisan offices on the ballot. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Lakes will be using all three polling places: Salem Lakes Village Hall, Wilmot Fire Station and Silver Lake Village Hall. Twin Lakes voting will be at the new Village […]

Fall election 2022: Kenosha County clerk of circuit court candidates Q&A

There will be a contested election for Kenosha County clerk of circuit court on the Nov. 8 ballot. Appearing on the ballot will be: Democrat Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, the incumbent. Republican Zach Rodriguez. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here are the candidates’ biographical information followed by their question responses, […]

Fall election 2022: Partisan primary election is Tuesday (today)

Today is Election Day for the 2022 partisan primary. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All wards in Salem Lakes will vote at Village Hall. All wards in Bristol will vote at Village Hall. All other polling places are in their typical locations. A complete list of polling places is available here. […]

Fall election 2022: State Senate Dist. 21 Republican primary candidate Q&A

There will be a contested Republican primary for state Senate Dist. 21 on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Appearing on the ballot will be: Jay Stone Van Wanggaard, the incumbent. The 21st Senate Dist. includes most of Western Kenosha County, except for Wheatland. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by […]

Spring election 2022: Randall town supervisor #4 election results

Voters in Randall will be electing a town supervisor #4 in a contested race in Tuesday’s election. On the ballot are: Tim Gaffron and incumbent Nancy Kemp. With the county reporting what may be incomplete, unofficial results from 1 of 1 poll: Gaffron 364 (52.83%)Kemp 322 (46.73% Share22Tweet22 Shares

Spring election 2022: Randall Joint #1 School District board election results

Voters in the Randall Joint #1 School District will elect a board member in Tuesday’s election. On the ballot are: Meredith Kurtzweil and Jeffrey Swanson. Incumbent Kelly James-Piccolo did not run for re-election. With the county reporting what may be incomplete, unofficial results at 9:47 p.m.: Swanson 531 (49.86%)Kurtzweil 530 (49.77% Share4Tweet4 Shares

Spring election 2022: Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) Board election results

Voters in Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) will elect two members to the school board in Tuesday’s election. There are three candidates for two seats. One incumbent, James Walker, is not running for re-election. On the ballot are: Incumbent Mike Gentile, Emily Herbert and Joe Hurst. At 9:44 p.m. with the county […]

Spring election 2022: Kenosha County supervisor Dist. 23 election results

Voters in the 23th District will be electing a county supervisor Tuesday in a contested race. District 23 includes parts of Twin Lakes and Randall. Here’s a map. On the ballot are Aaron Karow, who is a Twin Lakes village trustee, and Kim Lewis, the incumbent who was appointed to the seat in 2021 after the […]

Spring election 2022: It’s Election Day

It’s Spring Election Day Tuesday with state, county and local non-partisan offices on the ballot. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Salem Lakes will be using all three polling places: Salem Lakes Village Hall, Wilmot Fire Station and Silver Lake Village Hall. Twin Lakes voting will be at the new Village […]

Spring election 2022: Salem, Wheatland, Trevor-Wilmot and Bristol school districts and Town of Wheatland have referendums on April 5 ballot

Four local school districts and one town will have referendums on the the April 5 ballot. Here is a rundown of the referendums: Salem School District — This school district will have two referendums on the ballot for district residents. One seeks authority for no more than $18.3 million in a bonding referendum for facility […]

Spring Election 2022: Bristol School Board candidates Q&A (re-post)

Voters in the Bristol School District will be able to vote in a contested election for school board in the April 5 election. There are four candidates for two seats. None of the incumbents are running for re-election. Appearing on the ballot will be: Tina Elfering Stephen Grimm  Danielle Whitaker Lauren Zimmer  This field was […]

Spring election 2022: Randall Joint #1 School District Q&A

Voters in the Randall Joint #1 School District will be able to vote in a contested election for school board on April 5. Appearing on the ballot will be: Meredith Kurtzweil and Jeffrey Swanson. There is one seat open. Incumbent Kelly James-Piccolo did not run for re-election. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to […]

Spring election 2022: Wilmot Union High School board candidates Q&A

Voters in the Wilmot Union High School District will be able to vote in a contested election for school board on April 5. Appearing on the ballot will be: Joy Corona, Laurie DeMoon and Kim Swanson. There are two seats open. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here are […]

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