Don't Forget to Vote

The signs are everywhere - literally.

Tuesday April 5th is the spring general election throughout the state, and locally the interest in the mayor's race as well as county and state judicial contests are hoped to bring more voters out to the polls.

Depending on what part of the city you live in, your ballot may include aldermanic races, only one of which involve an incumbent and challenger. That race, offering incumbent Keith Werner and challenger Heidi Lindhorst takes place in the city's 4th district.

A summary of the major races (candidates appear in the order they appear on the ballot):

Mayor:  Kathy Chiaverotti, Luke Hudock

School Board (vote for two): Dean Strom (I), David Kleist, Jim Schaefer(I)

Alderman:  Keith Werner (I), Heidi Lindhorst - 4th District

State Supreme Court: David T Prosser Jr (I), Joanne Kloppenburg

Waukesha County Circuit Court (Branch 4): Lloyd V Carter, Kathy Stilling

Additionally, Kert Harenda (District 2), Neome Schaumburg (District 6) and Noah Fiedler (District 7) are on the ballot for election in their respective districts but are running unopposed.  Ralph Ramirez (Branch 3) and William Domina (Branch 11) are also running unopposed in their judicial bids, as is Dan Vrakas as Waukesha County Executive.

If you've never voted in Muskego, the City has seven polling places throughout the City, open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Election Day. You must live in the specific district to vote at that polling place. If you would like to know which district you reside in, the city election's website offers an Election Information Search to help you find your polling place.