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4/3 Election: We’re at the Polls – It’s Going Down

WHERE do I vote? Find your polling place HERE.
HOW do I vote? You DO NOT NEED A PHOTO ID for this election and you can register to vote at the polls. Come from 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on 4/3. Your employer is legally required to allow you a three hour period to vote on Election Day.
WHAT is on the ballot?  (blue = incumbent candidate, * = uncontested position)

Mayor of Milwaukee

What does the mayor actually do? Carries out the city council’s directives and implements policies.

Tom Barrett Edward McDonald

City Treasurer

What does a city treasurer actually do? Utilizes and maintains a cash book that breaks down of all receipts, disbursements, and cash balances.

   
Spencer Coggs Tim Carpenter

City Attorney* 

What does a city attorney actually do? Prosecutes people charged with or guilty of the violations of the state laws occurring within the city.

Grant F. Langley

City Comptroller* 

What does a city comptroller actually do? Supervise/manages the quality of accountability and financial reporter of the city. Also serves as the chief financial officer of the public.

Martin Matson

Aldermen

What’s does an alderman do? Hires chief appointed official (city manager), represents municipality, determines goals and priorities, develops/approves policies, raises/spends money, plans/provides services and programs

Alderman, District #1*

Ashanti Hamilton

Alderman, District #2* 

Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman, District #3* 

Nik Kovac

Alderman, District #4* 

Bob Bauman

Alderman, District #5* 

Jim Bohl 

Alderman, District #6

Milele A. Coggs Ieshuh Griffin

Alderman, District #7* 

Willie C. Wade

Alderman, District #8

Bob Donovan Benjamin Juarez

Alderman, District #9

Robert W. Puente Ray Harmon

Alderman, District #10

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Michael J. Murphy Richard L. Geldon

Alderman, District #11

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Joe Dudzik Daniel K. Plumb

Alderman, District #12

James N. Witkowiak Jose G. Perez

Alderman, District #13

Terry L. Witkowski Richard A. Pfeiffer

Alderman, District #14

T. Anthony Zielinski Jan Pierce

Alderman, District #15

Willie Hines Eyon Biddle, Sr.

County Executive*

What does a county executive actually do? Oversees county board, makes the final decision on budget proposals.

Chris Abele

County Treasurer*

What does a county treasurer actually do? Acts as the County’s banker.

Daniel J. Diliberti

County Comptroller

What does a county comptroller actually do? Acts as the county’s Chief Financial Officer by managing financial affairs and the county’s debt.

Scott B. Manske

Kristie Bunting 

County Board Supervisors

What does a county board supervisor actually do? Each supervisor represents about 50,000 people. One of the major responsibilities of the Board is to adopt the annual county budget. By October 1 of each year, the County Executive presents his recommended budget to the Board.

County Board Supervisors, District #1

  • Andrew Cegielski
  • Theodore A. Lipscomb, Sr.

County Board Supervisors, District #2*

  • Nikiya Q. Harris

County Board Supervisors, District #3*

  • Gerry Broderick

County Board Supervisors, District #4

  • Marina Dimitrijevic
  • Bill Buresh

County Board Supervisors, District #5

  • Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones
  • Russell W. Stamper II

County Board Supervisors, District #6

  • Barbara Schumacher
  • Jim Luigi Schmitt

County Board Supervisors, District #6

  • Barbara Schumacher
  • Jim Luigi Schmitt

County Board Supervisors, District #7

  • Michael Mayo
  • Jermaine Buckner

County Board Supervisors, District #8*

  • Patricia Jursik

County Board Supervisors, District #9

  • Kenneth A. Gehl
  • Steve F. Taylor

County Board Supervisors, District #10

  • Randolph Matthews Jr.
  • David Bowen

County Board Supervisors, District #11*

  • Mark A. Borkowski

County Board Supervisors, District #12

  • Peggy Romo West
  • Sylvia Ortiz

County Board Supervisors, District #13

  • Bria Grant
  • Willie Johnson, Jr.

County Board Supervisors, District #14*

  • Jason Haas

County Board Supervisors, District #15

  • Dan Cody
  • David Cullen

County Board Supervisors, District #16*

  • John F. Weishman Jr.

County Board Supervisors, District #17*

  • Joe Sanfelippo

County Board Supervisors, District #18

  • Tracy Corder
  • Deanna Alexander

Circuit Court Judges

Milwaukee County, Branch 4*

  • Mel Flanagan

Milwaukee County, Branch 8*

  • William Sosna

Milwaukee County, Branch 17

  • Nelson Phillips
  • Caroline Maria Stark

Milwaukee County, Branch 20*

  • Dennis P. Moroney

Milwaukee County, Branch 23

  • Hannah C. Dugan
  • Lindsey Grady

Milwaukee County, Branch 28*

  • Jeffrey A. Wagner

Milwaukee County, Branch 39*

  • Jane Carroll

Milwaukee County, Branch 43*

  • Marshall B. Murray

Milwaukee County, Branch 46

  • Bonnie L. Gordon

Presidential Primary Candidates

Republican

  • Newt Gingrich
  • Mitt Romney
  • Ron Paul
  • Rick Santorum

Democrat:

  • President Barack Obama