August 11 Primary Election has Only One Contested Race: Representative in Congress for Republican Party; Voting Absentee at Municipal Bldg Rather than by Mail Saves the City Postage & Time, Helps to Ensure Your Ballot is Valid

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Though the Banner does not wish to discourage citizens from voting, we feel that you should know that the City is spending a great deal of money and staff time sending out absentee ballots that only contain one contested race. Those voting Republican may vote for Scott Fitzgerald or Cliff DeTemple for Representative in Congress in District 5.

Per a court decision issued on June 29, in-person absentee balloting cannot begin earlier than July 28. When that schedule is announced, if you’re able to go to the Municipal Building to vote absentee, rather than requesting a ballot by mail, you will save the City on postage and paper, as well as several minutes of time, which really adds up. Importantly, the city personnel will ensure that your ballot is properly witnessed. Sadly, in the April 7 election approximately 72 ballots were unable to be counted due to not meeting the requirements. Of course you may also vote in person on August 11.

Here are the races for Walworth County:

Democratic:

Representative in Congress: Tom Palzewicz
Representative to The Assembly District 43: Don Vruwink
Walworth Co. District Attorney
Walworth Co. Clerk
Walworth Co. Treasurer
Walworth Co. Register of Deeds: Cairie Virrueta

Republican:

Representative in Congress: Scott Fitzgerald / Cliff DeTemple
Representative to The Assembly District 43: Beth Drew
Walworth Co. District Attorney: Zeke Wiedenfeld
Walworth Co. Clerk: Kim Bushey
Walworth Co. Treasurer: Valerie Etzel
Walworth Co. Register of Deeds: Michele Jacobs

Constitution:

No candidates have filed.

Here are the races for Jefferson County:

Democratic:

Representative in Congress District 5; Tom Palzewicz
Representative to the Assembly District 43: Don Vruwink
Jefferson County District Attorney: Monica J. Hall
Jefferson County Clerk
Jefferson County Treasurer
Jefferson County Register of Deeds

Republican:

Representative in Congress District 5: Scott Fitzgerald / Cliff DeTemple
Representative to the Assembly District 43: Beth Drew
Jefferson County District Attorney:
Jefferson County Clerk: Audrey McGraw
Jefferson County Treasurer: John E. Jensen
Jefferson County Register of Deeds: Staci M. Hoffman

Constitution:

No candidates have filed.