Spring Primary Election Scheduled for February 18th in Wisconsin

The Spring Primary Election in Wisconsin will occur on February 18th, with candidates for State Superintendent and local positions. Errors in ballot instructions have prompted corrective measures in Rome. Voters should utilize the new ballots and be aware of in-person absentee voting dates.

The Spring Primary Election in Wisconsin is scheduled for February 18th, featuring the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and various local contests. Candidates for State Superintendent include Jeff Wright, Brittany Kinser, and the incumbent Jill Underly. Additionally, the Village of Port Edwards will conduct a primary election to select two candidates for the local office. In Rome, there are two notable races: for Town Board Chairperson and Town Board Supervisor.

In the Village of Port Edwards, the candidates vying for the role of Village President are Betsy Mancl (incumbent), Matthew Fletcher, and Erik Saylor. The Town Board Chairperson race in Rome includes Carl Hasdal, Philip McLaughlin, and Lori Djumadi. Concurrently, the candidates for Town Board Supervisor are Mark Samelstad, Tim Reppen, Vito Giardino, Daniel Minter, and Jacki Koll.

An error has been identified in the initial batch of ballots mailed out in Rome, which misstates the voting instructions for the Town Board Supervisor position. The original ballots incorrectly directed voters to “VOTE FOR 1,” when the correct instruction should indicate “VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN 2.” To rectify this issue, new ballots labeled “TYPE B” have been sent to voters on February 4th, 2025. Voters are advised to discard the erroneous ballots and utilize the corrected ones exclusively.

Individuals who have already mailed the incorrect ballots will have those processed on Election Day; however, if both the original and new ballots are submitted, only the ballot marked “TYPE B” will be counted. For any queries, citizens are encouraged to contact Wendy Newsom, the Town of Rome Clerk. Furthermore, in-person absentee voting will be available at the Rome Town Clerk’s Office from February 4th to February 14th, 2025, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The upcoming Spring Primary Election is critical for selecting local leaders and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wisconsin. With several candidates competing in local races, the election presents an opportunity for voters to express their preferences for community and educational leadership. The correction of ballot errors emphasizes the importance of accurate voting instructions to ensure fair elections.

In summary, the Spring Primary Election on February 18th is significant for various state and local offices. Voters should be aware of the corrected ballots in Rome and register to vote by mail or in person before the deadline to ensure their voices are heard. Engaging with local governance is essential for community development and educational leadership.

Original Source: civicmedia.us