The Patch Voter's Guide For The 2022 Milwaukee Mayoral Election

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee voters have been turning in their ballots for Feb. 15's election, which will decide Milwaukee's next mayor after almost two decades.

It's too late to vote early, so local clerks are encouraging voters to get registered and have a plan for showing up at the polls.

Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voter registration, online and through the mail, closes the third Wednesday before election day, but people can register in person at the polls on election day.

• Here's where to register to vote or find your registration status.
• Here's more information on how to register online or by mail.
• Need to find your polling place? You can find one near you at My Vote WI.

Here are the candidates in the Milwaukee mayor's race in alphabetical order.

• Marina Dimitrijevic
• Bob Donovan
• Ieshuh Griffin
• Cavalier Johnson
• Earnell Lucas
• Michael Sampson
• Lena Taylor

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Former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigned from office December 2021 after he was nominated the next U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg. Cavalier Johnson has stepped in Barrett's place as acting mayor until the spring primary election. Barrett has held office since 2004.

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• Milwaukee Mayor Announces Resignation, Transfers Power
• Milwaukee Mayor Named U.S. Ambassador To Luxembourg: Report