Waukesha Common Council Election Results [UPDATED]

There will be two new faces on the Waukesha Common Council. All incumbents that were seeking re-election survived during Tuesday's election.

The terms are for three years – with the exception of District 6, which is for a one-year term – and aldermen will be sworn into office in two weeks.

*Bolded text indicates the winner of the race. Results are unofficial until canvassing. 

District 1

Thieme, 56, has been on the Waukesha Common Council since 2008. He regained his position while Myers, a local pastor and counselor, unsucessfully tried to unseat him.

District 4

District 5

District 6

Jankowski and Krumins both sought the District 6 appointment after Brian White passed away after only one year in office. The council appointed Jankowski to serve until the April election. The seat is up for election again in April 2014.

Krumins also ran against State Rep. Bill Kramer in November as a Democrat and lost that election.

“I feel honored that people have elected me and bestowed their trust upon me to ensure I represent the district to the best of my abilities,” Jankowski said.

District 8

Skinner has completed his first term as alderman in the Common Council after he defeated Vitale in April 2010. Vitale previously served for nearly two decades on the Common Council. 

Sean Grosenick, a Carroll University student, ran as a write-in candidate but secured four votes.

"I am humbled by the votes cast by the constituents of my district today," Skinner said on his Facebook page. "They have granted me the honor to serve District 8 for a seconnd term and I will continue to work hard. Over the past three years I have made a concerted effort to bring a new and balanced approach. I recognize the growing uniqueness of our community and particularly within my district.

"I think those who know me the closest or who have worked alongside me or voiced a concern understand I am a consensus builder with a big picture perspective. I am looking forward to continuing to move our community forward in the positive and pro-active manner I started three years ago. Thank you to my family, friends, neighbors and the extended community for your support. It is sincerely an honor. Lastly, I would like to thank Emanuele Vitale and his family for their time over the past 18 years. It is time to move forward."

District 9

Despite being the target of an ethics complaint – that was eventually dismissed – over her work as a Waukesha County supervisor, Cummings was not challenged in April's election.

District 11

With the downtown district being in a state of upheaval, downtown residents voted Patton back into office by eight votes. The two faced each other in the April 2010 election.

“I think my opponent was nice and waged a very nice campaign,” Patton said. “I am sorry we both can’t win. I feel badly for him losing because he worked real hard and came awful close. I am just very thankful for the privilege of serving the people of Waukesha the next three years.”

District 12

Alderman Rick Hastings chose not to run this election, which brought forward two political newcomers – Perry and Krivos. Krivos, owner of Keywestconsin in downtown Waukesha, was defeated by Perry, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sales employee.

“We are obviously very thrilled,” said Perry, who added that his message reached the voters. “I am looking forward to getting involved and getting to know everyone and how I can be used and in what role.”

District 14

District 15

Alderman Duane Paulson chose to not seek re-election and two area residents fought to get on the council. Stewart, 77, is a retired developer. Payne, 29, is the son of Alderman Eric Payne.