Partisan Primary Election: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
On June 19th, the Kewaunee County Board of Canvassers met to verify and certify the results of the June 12th special State Senate General election. As usual, that process went very well without any discrepancies.
I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks to our County Clerk, Jamie Annoye, her staff and all the poll workers in the townships villages and cities who do a terrific job at all of our elections to ensure elections in this county are managed, reported and certified in a very professional manner.
Notice the title of this article. It is about an upcoming August 14th Partisan Primary Election. This Partisan Primary will be a challenge to everyone including those managing the election process and yes, the voters. Why? Primarily because of the number of candidates in the various races and how that impacts, ballot printing, absentee voting, the programming for electronic voting and training for poll workers.
THIS IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE TAKE NOTE. In a Partisan Primary, the voter must make a selection as to what party they are voting, then that voter can only vote for candidates that represent that party. If the voter selects (votes for) a candidate out of that party in any of the races, that vote on their ballot becomes invalid and not counted for that race. The balance of the ballot remains valid.
Voting procedure for paper ballot and absentee voters. Voters will first choose a party, then vote for candidates in that party throughout the races. Absentee voters, remember to complete all the information on the form to include having the witness signature, if you don't do that your vote will be disqualified.
Voting procedure on electronic voting will be somewhat easier because it won't let you make a mistake. On electronic voting you will be prompted to select a party. Once you have done that, the electronic system will only display those candidates who are running with that party, so you less likely to make a mistake
The following information listing the candidates by office came directly from the
attached Ballot Proof . I would suggest you familiarize yourself with the attached ballot proof as Kewaunee County Voters will have a total of 47 candidates on the ballot. In addition to those on the ballot, there are now write-in candidates that have registered, I have those listed at the bottom of those on the ballot.
Candidates on Ballot Proof by Election
2018 Partisan Primary - 8/14/2018
GOVERNOR Incumbent: Scott Walker
Candidates Party Affiliation
Scott Walker Republican
Robert Meyer Republican
Andy Gronik Democratic
Matt Flynn Democratic
Tony Evers Democratic
Josh Pade Democratic
Mike McCabe Democratic
Mahlon Mitchell Democratic
Kelda Helen Roys Democratic
Paul Soglin Democratic
Kathleen Vinehout Democratic
Dana Wachs Democratic
Phillip Anderson Libertarian
Michael J. White Wisconsin Green
Total number of Governor Candidates: 14
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Incumbent: Rebecca Kleefisch
Candidates Party Affiliation
Rebecca Kleefisch Republican
Kurt J. Kober Democratic
Mandela Barnes Democratic
Patrick Baird Libertarian
Tiffany Anderson Wisconsin Green
Total number of Lieutenant Governor Candidates: 5
ATTORNEY GENERAL Incumbent: Brad Schimel
Candidates Party Affiliation
Brad Schimel Republican
Josh Kaul Democratic
Terry Larson Constitution
Total number of Attorney General Candidates: 3
SECRETARY OF STATE Incumbent: Doug La Follette
Candidates Party Affiliation
Jay Schroeder Republican
Spencer Zimmerman Republican
Doug La Follette Democratic
Arvina Martin Democratic
Total number of Secretary of State Candidates: 4
STATE TREASURER Incumbent: Matt Adamczyk (Filed Non-Candidacy)
Candidates Party Affiliation
Travis Hartwig Republican
Jill Millies Republican
Dawn Marie Sass Democratic
Cynthia Kaump Democratic
Sarah Godlewski Democratic
Andrew Zuelke Constitution
Total number of State Treasurer Candidates: 6
UNITED STATES SENATOR Incumbent: Tammy Baldwin
Candidates Party Affiliation
George C. Lucia Republican
Leah Vukmir Republican
Griffin Jones Republican
Kevin Nicholson Republican
Charles Barman Republican
Tammy Baldwin Democratic
Total number of United States Senator Candidates: 6
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 8 Incumbent: Mike Gallagher
Candidates Party Affiliation
Mike Gallagher Republican
Beau Liegeois Democratic
Total number of Representative in Congress District 8 Candidates: 2
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 1 Incumbent: Caleb Frostman
Candidates Party Affiliation
Bill Nauta Republican
Andre Jacque Republican
Caleb Frostman Democratic
Total number of State Senator, District 1 Candidates: 3
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 1 Incumbent: Joel Kitchens
Candidates Party Affiliation
Joel Kitchens Republican
Total number of Representative to the Assembly, District 1 Candidates: 1
COUNTY OFFICES ON THE BALLOT
SHERIFF - Incumbent: Matt Joski
Candidates Party Affiliation
Matt Joski Republican
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT - Incumbent: Rebecca A. Deterville
Candidates Party Affiliation
Rebecca A. Deterville Democrat
CORONER - Incumbent: Rory Groessel
Candidates Party Affiliation
Rory Groessel Democrat
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
As of July 3, 2018, there are 3 registered write-in candidates that poll workers will need to keep track of, they are:
Paul Boucher - Governor (Democratic)
Corban Gehler - Lieutenant Governor (Democratic)
William Henry Davis III - Lieutenant Governor (Democratic)
To view the official primary ballot, click here.......
