Waukesha Election Preview: Voter ID, Where To Vote, Candidate Info

Unless you've been abroad (for example, interplanetary travel), you know that it will be time to head to the polls on Tuesday, April 3.

There is one contested city race on the ballot, but for only those living in Incumbent Alderman who was appointed to the position more than a year ago, is facing off against , a long-time resident and supporter of Mayor Jeff Scrima.

Also on the ballot are three Waukesha School Board incumbents, Patricia Madden, Patrick McCaffery, and Daniel Warren. The offices are elected for an at-large constituency for a three-year term. . Also running unopposed in Waukesha are the candidates

Circuit Court races in Waukesha County will post the following candidates: Jennifer Dorow in Branch 2 and Kathryn Foster in Branch 12.

Voter Information

The polls for all districts open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Waukesha has 15 polling locations, but some may have changed due to redistricting. The City of Waukesha also has changed two polling locations. In District 14, Christ The Life Lutheran Church, 3031 Summit Ave., replaces Waukesha North High School. In District 8, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 222 S. Hartwell Ave., has replaced Carroll University.

• Check here for a list of polling locations in the city.

 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, 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.