Politics & Government

Wauwatosa 2013 Spring Election Guide

What you need to know to vote on April 2.

We want to make sure you've got all the information you need before hitting the voting booth on Tuesday, April 2. See below for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race, with links to individual candidate profiles.

Election Info

Sample ballot: You can download the sample ballot from the City of Wauwatosa web site.

Registering to vote: If you have not yet registered, you can do so at at City Hall through Friday, March 29. You can also register on Election Day at the polls.

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Early voting: You may vote in person at City Hall now through close of business on Friday, March 29. You may also cast an absentee ballot by mail, but it must be postmarked no later than Election Day, Tuesday, April 2. Absentee ballots also are available at City Hall. Here is more information on voting early in Wisconsin.

Polling locations: Wauwatosa has 14 polling locations for 24 wards and eight districts. To determine your ward, contact the City Clerk's office at  (414) 479-8921, email the City Clerk's office, or view the district/ward map.  You can also look it up on the Wisconsin Voter Public Access website.

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  • Ward 1 — Fire Station No. 1, 1601 Underwood Ave.
  • Wards 2-3 — Washington School, 2177 N. 67th St.
  • Wards 4-5 — City Hall Lower Civic Center, 7725 W. North Ave.
  • Wards 6-7 — Wilson School, 1060 N. Glenview Ave.
  • Wards 8-9 — Underwood School, 11132 W. Potter Road
  • Ward 10 — Hart Park Recreation Building, 7300 W. Chestnut St.
  • Wards 11-12 — Jefferson School, 6927 Maple Terrace
  • Ward 13 — Longfellow Middle School, 7600 W. North Ave.
  • Wards 14-15 — Roosevelt School, 2534 N. 74th St.
  • Wards 16-17 — McKinley School, 2434 N. 90th St.
  • Wards 18-19 — West High School, 11400 W. Center St.
  • Ward 20 — Public Works Building, 11100 W. Walnut Road
  • Ward 21 — Underwood School, 11132 W. Potter Road
  • Ward 22 — Currie Park Clubhouse, 3535 N. Mayfair Road
  • Wards 23-24 — Madison School, 9925 W. Glendale Ave.

Election Law Changes 
Wisconsin Act 23 (the "Voter ID" Bill) requires voters to show a photo ID and to sign the poll list prior to voting.  However, two injunctions have been issued which currently suspend the photo ID requirement. (View summary of election law changes)

How To Get A Photo ID
If you are eligible to vote in Wisconsin, but do not have a Wisconsin identification card or Wisconsin driver’s license, you are eligible to receive a free state ID for voting purposes. (Getting a photo ID)

If your spiritual beliefs prevent you from being photographed, you can receive a State ID card or driver's license without a photo at any Department of Motor Vehicles office.

The races on the ballot

Wauwatosa Common Council (District 2)

Sitting Ald. John Dubinski is running unopposed to fill a full four-year term after being appointed last year when Ald. Eric Meaux resigned.

Wauwatosa School Board (Seat No. 1)

Two-term incumbent Phil Kroner is being challenged by Carmela Rios.

Wauwatosa School Board (Seat No. 2)

Board President Michael E. Meier is uncontested in his re-election bid.

Wauwatosa School Board (Seat No. 3)

Incubment board member Anne Fee Michael E. Meier is uncontested in her re-election bid.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 45)

Incumbent Judge Rebecca Bradley being challenged by prosecutor Janet Protasiewicz in the April 2 election for the Branch 45 seat on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 11) 

Dave Swanson is uncontested.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 26) 

Judge William Pocan is uncontested.

State Superintendent of Schools

Incumbent Tony Evers is defending the position he has held since 2009 against state Rep. Don Pridemore in the race for Wisconsin's top education post.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

State Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack is seeking another 10-year term on the bench, but is facing a challenge from Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone.


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