Recount confirms Geneva supervisor's victory
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, April 13, 2011
GENEVA TOWNSHIP -- Jim Daily held on to his town of Geneva supervisor's seat Tuesday after a recount confirmed he narrowly defeated incumbent Keith Millard.
Numbers hold steady in Delavan recount
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, April 12, 2011
DELAVAN TOWNSHIP -- The numbers held steady, and former board member Ryan Simons will be the new chairman of the Delavan Town Board.
Canvassers meeting draws crowd
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, April 8, 2011
JANESVILLE --
With the likelihood high for a recount in the state Supreme Court election, Thursday's meeting of the Rock County Board of Canvassers drew more attention than usual.
Wisconsin court challenger raising recount dollars
Friday, April 8, 2011
A stunning discovery of votes in Wisconsin could give the state’s hotly contested Supreme Court race to the conservative incumbent in an election largely seen as a referendum on Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s explosive union rights law.
Winner of Footville Village Board race determined by pulling name out of basket
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, April 7, 2011
FOOTVILLE -- The name of Footville Village Board incumbent Chuck Hagmann was pulled from a basket Wednesday, giving him a seat on the board.
Wis. voters send governor strong, angry message
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
MADISON --
Wisconsin voters sent Republican Gov. Scott Walker a clear message about their unhappiness with his muscling through a law restricting union rights by sending a once runaway state Supreme Court race toward a near-certain recount and filling the governor's former post with a Democrat.
Incumbents hold on to Janesville School Board posts
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Race shaping up for president’s post
Newcomers earn Janesville City Council seats
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Perrotto blames partisan politics for loss
Incumbent, former member earn Delavan City Council seats
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
DELAVAN --
An incumbent beat a former council member in the city of Delavan’s District 1.
Two new faces join Clinton School Board
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
CLINTON -- Two new faces will join the Clinton Community School District, and one incumbent lost his seat on the board.
Incumbents fall on Parkview School Board
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
ORFORDVILLE --
Two newcomers with opposing views on closing Newark Elementary School will join the Parkview School Board after defeating incumbents Tuesday.
Voters split on Genoa City referendums
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
GENOA CITY -- Genoa City will continue its mosquito-spraying program and add more emergency sirens throughout the village based on voting in two referendum questions during Tuesday’s election.
Three elected to Edgerton School Board
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EDGERTON --
The three candidates elected to the Edgerton School Board said Tuesday the district’s budget and declining enrollment would be the biggest challenges in the next several years.
Voters reject funds to repair Reek school
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
LAKE GENEVA -- Board members for the Linn Joint 6 School District will have to find another way to fund repairs to Reek Elementary School.
Delavan board chair decided by 3 votes
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
DELAVAN TOWNSHIP -- Town of Delavan board member Ryan Simons edged out incumbent Dorothy Burwell in the race for town board chairman.
Rasmussen joins incumbents on Evansville School Board
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EVANSVILLE --
Newcomer John Rasmussen plans to work with fellow Evansville School Board members and staff to “make the tough decision.”
Milton voters choose Westrick, Cruzan
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
MILTON --
Jon Cruzan and Thomas Westrick agree on two things: It feels great to be elected to the Milton School Board, and the future is full of big challenges for the Milton School District.
Newcomers make statement on Milton City Council
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
MILTON --
The three candidates knocked off incumbents Maxine Striegl and Dave Schumacher.
McIntyre loses Edgerton seat, then wins one back
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EDGERTON --
The city of Edgerton lost veteran alderman Matt McIntyre in a District 2 election Tuesday night to newcomer Candy Davis, who beat McIntyre by a vote total of 262 to 232. But then the city won him back.
Jacobson retains post on Evansville council
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
EVANSVILLE -- Incumbent Barbara Jacobson will serve another term on the Evansville City Council representing the northwest side.
Albany officials hold on to seats
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
ALBANY --
Three incumbents up for re-election to the Albany School Board easily held their seats Tuesday.
Split over union law reaches Wis. court race
By TODD RICHMOND - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
MADISON --
Wisconsin's fight over union rights came to a head at the polls as voters split almost evenly over whether to re-elect a conservative-leaning justice or give his little-known opponent his seat on the state Supreme Court.
Olsen retains seat on Whitewater council
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WHITEWATER --
Alderman Jim Olsen on Tuesday retained his seat on Whitewater’s City Council, which he said allows him to shift his attention back to the uncertain future of the city’s financial position.
Elkhorn elects two to school board posts
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
ELKHORN --
Elkhorn Area School Board incumbent David Ketchpaw captured the most votes in the spring election Tuesday, giving him a fourth full term in office.
Incumbents out on Elkhorn council
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
ELKHORN --
Two city council incumbents lost in the spring election Tuesday, replaced by a political veteran and a newcomer.
Footville trustee race sees tie for third spot
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
FOOTVILLE -- The village board of canvass will meet at 10 a.m. today to determine the winner of the third trustee seat after Nate Beal and incumbent Chuck Hagmann tied at 92 votes, Clerk Chris Carlson said.
Three elected to Brodhead School Board
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
BRODHEAD --
Incumbent receives highest vote count
Newcomer leads field in Williams Bay school race
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WILLIAMS BAY --
Incumbent Pfeil also retains post
Kulik optimistic about Geneva Jt. 4 school district’s future
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
LAKE GENEVA -- Sandra Kulik’s next term could be one of the most turbulent for Woods Elementary School, but the seven-year board member believes her district is well equipped to face the challenge.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could come down to turnout
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, April 5, 2011
MILWAUKEE --
Wisconsin's Supreme Court race could come down to one factor: whether voters in Republican parts of the state can match the passion of voters in the Democratic strongholds of Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Vote turnout could hit 30 percent Tuesday
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, April 4, 2011
In case you've tuned out the louder-than-usual commercials, yard signs and Facebook statuses reminding you to vote … you'd better tune back in. Tuesday is Election Day.
Volatile political climate doesn't keep challengers from seeking political office
By JIM LEUTE - Sunday, April 3, 2011
JANESVILLE -- Serving on city councils and school boards has always been a thankless job, but it's become even tougher in a political atmosphere charged by new Gov. Scott Walker and his cost-cutting policies.
Incumbent, council veteran face off in Evansville race
By GINA DUWE - Saturday, April 2, 2011
EVANSVILLE -- Incumbent Barbara Jacobson faces a 15-year Evansville City Council veteran in Tuesday's election for the District 1 seat.
Four running for three seats on East Troy Village Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, April 2, 2011
Three incumbents and a challenger are running for three two-year terms on the East Troy Village Board.
Five face off for three seats on Edgerton City Council
By NEIL JOHNSON - Friday, April 1, 2011
EDGERTON --
Five candidates are vying for three aldermanic seats on the Edgerton City Council.
Four in race to fill two city Delavan City Council seats
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, April 1, 2011
DELAVAN --
The city of Delavan has dodged what could have been a big hole in its 2012 budget, let alone a source of frustration for many residents.
Four candidates running for Williams Bay School Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, April 1, 2011
Dissecting Williams Bay School District's budget issues could be one of the county's toughest jobs, but there's no shortage of those willing to take a shot at it.
Five candidates in running for Fontana Village Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, April 1, 2011
Five candidates are running for three positions on the Fontana Village Board.
Six candidates running for three seats on Footville Village Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, April 1, 2011
Six candidates—three incumbents and three challengers—are running for three seats on the Footville Village Board.
Genoa City Village president challenged
Friday, April 1, 2011
Former Genoa City public works superintendent John Wrzeszcz is challenging incumbent Barry Goad for the village presidency.
Four vie for three seats on Edgerton School Board
By NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, March 31, 2011
EDGERTON --
Two incumbents and two newcomers are competing for three open seats on the Edgerton School Board.
Sensibility key for two candidates in Whitewater City Council race
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, March 30, 2011
WHITEWATER -- Michael Leblanc said he never considered himself the political type or focused his attention on the inner workings of local government.
Candidates differ on closing school in Parkview district
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, March 29, 2011
ORFORDVILLE --
Two of the Parkview School Board candidates say the district needs to close a school, one opposes any school closures and one said he needs more information.
One running against incumbent in Lake Geneva City Council race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Bill Cousino will take one more shot at defeating Ellyn Kehoe for a spot on the Lake Geneva City Council.
Two newcomers face three incumbents in Milton City Council race
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, March 28, 2011
MILTON --
Two new faces are running against three incumbents for three open seats on the Milton City Council.
Court vote will gauge state's political mood
By TED SULLIVAN - Monday, March 28, 2011
JANESVILLE --
In what is normally a sleepy race, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election has taken center stage in the debate over collective bargaining, public employees and the state budget.
Former board member takes on Darien Village Board president
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 26, 2011
Former board member Jim Hensch is challenging incumbent Darien Village Board President Evelyn Etten.
Five compete for three Clinton Village Board seats
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 26, 2011
Five candidates are competing for three seats on the Clinton Village Board.
Elkhorn School Board candidates eager to serve, shape district
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Friday, March 25, 2011
ELKHORN --
An incumbent and two newcomers are competing for two seats on the Elkhorn Area School Board in the April 5 election.
Pair vie for Lake Geneva council
Friday, March 25, 2011
Terry O’Neill for a second straight year will attempt to win a seat on Lake Geneva’s City Council, this time facing six-year incumbent Donald Tolar.
