Politics & Government
Port, Saukville Election Preview: Voter ID, Where To Vote, Candidate Info
City, county and national races make for a full ballot on Tuesday; be informed before you head out and cast your ballot.
Unless you've been abroad (for example, interplanetary travel), you know that it will be time to head to the polls on Tuesday. We've listed information about the candidates in all contested races on our .
Also, check back at 4 p.m. , including posting of the results as they come in. .
The Port Washington mayoral race is narrowed to two candidates: and . The candidates represented their views , and Patch also sat down for individual video interviews with and .
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There are also contested races in two aldermanic districts in Port Washington. Incumbents and will face each other for the ; the two alderman were . In , Incumbent faces newcomer .
The race features six candidates vying for three seats. Two of the opening seats will represent Port Washington, involving four candidates: , , and . Incumbent faces newcomer for the third seat to represent Saukville.
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Voter Information
The polls for all districts open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Polling locations:
Port Washington — Ward 1 and Ward 7 vote at . Ward 2 and Ward 3 vote at . Ward 4, Ward 5 and Ward 6 vote at . Visit the Port Washington city elections page for more information.
Saukville — All voting is at the American Legion Post 470, 601 W. Dekora St. Visit the Saukville village elections page for more information.
Ozaukee County Races
In addition to the local races, there are also some County Board spots up for election.
Candidates and will face off for the spot. Running in is candidates and .
Primary Race for President
Oh, yes ... that too. Although there are four active candidates campaigning for the Republican nomination for president, all candidates who have thrown their hat in the ring will still be listed on the ballot: Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum.
Although there are no expected challengers to the sitting Democratic President Barack Obama, it still exists as an option to write in. Please note you will be required to fill in the preferred party you will vote in first, then pick an individual candidate within that party.
Election Law Changes
While the Voter ID law had taken effect and impacted the primary races in February, a recent injunction has put the requirement that voters show identification on hold. Residents may still be asked for a current photo ID showing proof of residence, but it is not required. You will be required to sign in to the voter roll book when you arrive at the polls.
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