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Greenfield 2013 Spring General Election Guide
Many of this year's local races, including that for mayor, are uncontested. But there are still plenty of reasons for voters to go to the polls.
Before you hit the voting booth Tuesday, April 2, we want to give you all the information you know about all the candidates you'll see on the ballot.
Three races are uncontested: mayor, Greenfield School Board and Whitnall School Board. But voters will have other choices to make.
See below for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race, with links to individual candidate profiles.
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Election Info
Sample Ballot: The state provides sample ballot information on its Voter Public Access website. Registered voters can enter their name and birthdate to see their voting history and a sample ballot.
Polling locations: There are six polling locations in Greenfield:
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- Glenwood Elementary School, 3550 S. 51st Street -- Wards 1-4
- Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Rd. -- Wards 5-8
- Whitnall High School, 5000 S. 116th St. -- Wards 9-12
- Maple Grove Elementary School, 6921 W. Cold Spring Rd. -- Wards 13-15
- Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W. Layton Ave. -- Wards 16-18
- Elm Dale Elementary School, 5300 S. Honey Creek Drive. -- Wards 19-21
- 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.
- 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.
- Voter ID: Because of recent court rulings, Wisconsin's Voter ID law will not be enforced and you do not need an identification to vote. If you are registering to vote, you will need to bring a proof of residence. For more information on the Voter ID law, visit the state's election website.
Here are the races and candidates who will be on the ballot:
Greenfield Mayor (uncontested)
- Michael Neitzke (inc.)
Read more about Neitzke
Greenfield School Board (two seats, uncontested)
- Rick Moze (inc.)
- Robert Hansen
Read more about the Greenfield School Board candidates
Whitnall School Board (two seats, uncontested)
- LuAnn Bird
- Stephanie Richter (inc.)
Read more about the Whitnall School Board candidates
Milwaukee County Board - District 17
- Tom Anthony
- Tony Staskunas
Read more about the County Board race
Note: Only Greenfield residents in Wards 5-12 can vote for in the County Board primary.
Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 45)
Read more about the Branch 45 race
Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 11)
- Dave Swanson
Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 26)
- William Pocan (inc.)
State Supreme Court
- Ed Fallone
- Pat Roggensack (inc.)
Read more about the State Supreme Court race
State Superintendent of Schools
- Tony Evers (inc.)
- Don Pridemore
Read more about the state superintendent of schools race
Wisconsin Court of Appeals (District 2)
- Mark Gundrum (inc.)
West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board (three seats) (Ward 10 only)
- Susan Stalewski
- Patti Ulwelling
- Jeff Sikich
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