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Waukesha Prepares for Big Turnout, November 4

With voting underway, polling places are already seeing long lines as election officials and poll workers brace for the largest turnout in years.

Waukesha Freeman

Kramer, Jones comptetitive in fundraising, October 30

The 97th Assembly District race remains competitive, with both candidates raising over $40,000 for the general election.

Waukesha Freeman

Bill Kramer Discusses State Budget Issues, October 29

Just days before the November 4th election, Republican Assembly candidate Bill Kramer offers his opinion on the next Wisconsin budget. The state faces a $3 billion shortfall in the coming biennium, forcing legislators of both parties to make difficult decisions about state programs and taxes.

Waukesha Freeman

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Endorses Ruth Page Jones for 97th Assembly

On October 24, the state's largest newspaper endorsed Democrat Ruth Page Jones over incumbent Republican Bill Kramer for the 97th Assembly district. The Journal-Sentinel praised both candidates but backs Jones bases on her support for regional transportation and cooperation.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Assembly Candidates assert differences

At Monday's candidate forum at Carroll University, Republican incumbent Bill Kramer and Democrat Ruth Page Jones sharply defined the differences in thier ideas. Jones called for greater state investment in education and public safety, while Kramer insisted on the need to control taxes and spending.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

97th Assembly District Race: Bill Kramer and Ruth Page Jones

Voters in the 97th Assembly district, made up largely of the city and town of Waukesah, have not elected a Democrat since 1982. Democrats hope to change that with Ruth Page Jones, who won a close primary victory over Steve Schmuki in September. Jones, a political newcomer, is campaigning on a platform to improve school funding, lowering property taxes, and bring jobs to Waukesha in new industries like alternative energy. Jones faces an uphill battle against incumbent Republican Bill Kramer, now completing his first term. Kramer's campaign emphasizes tax issues, and the candidate has supported property-tax caps on local governments and efforts to lower business taxes to create jobs in the state.

The candidates are profiled in the October 17th edition of the Waukesha Freeman.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel endorses Ruth Page Jones for 97th Assembly District Democratic Primary. A "difficult choice", but the Journal-Sentinel opts for political newcomer Jones over 2006 candidate Schmuki.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Republican Primary to decide Fifth Congressional District Race

After Concordia University Political Science Professor Jeff Walz dropped out of the Democratic Race, only two candidates remained, both Republicans: newcomer Jim Burkee and long-time incumbent Jim Sensenbrenner.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Incumbent Advantage?

Concordia University history professor and congressional candidate Jim Burkee explains the unexpected difficulties in challenging long-time representative Jim Sensenbrenner.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sensenbrenner, Burkee debate

Watch the two Republican candidates for Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District debate on WisconsinEye.
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Voter ID Public Awareness Campaign launched

Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board is getting the word out about the state's new Voter ID laws. Check it out here.

Recall efforts underway

Recall petitions have been submitted to force recall elections for Governor Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state Senators.

More information from the Government Accountability Board here.

New voting rules affect future elections

Legislation signed by the Governor has changed ID requirements and other voting rules:

Voters will be asked to supply ID
Residency requirement now 28 rather than 10 days
Early voting period at municipal clerks' offices now 2 weeks, rather than 4 and will end on the Friday before election day.

More information from the Government Accountability Board and new voting FAQ.

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