MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the February 17 Primary Election. This online voter resource has tools– in both English and Spanish – to help voters navigate the voting process. These include voter registration tools, polling place information, elected office job descriptions, candidate contact information and candidates’ views on issues.
There are just a few primary races at the local level for Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
Primary race in Milwaukee County:
– Oak Creek – Franklin School District
o Franklin voters in wards 8, 12, 15, and 16 in the Oak Creek – Franklin Joint School District
o All Oak Creek voters in the Oak Creek – Franklin Joint School District
Primary races in Waukesha County:
– Waukesha County Board Supervisor District 24
– Waukesha City Alderperson District 13
– Hamilton School District (at-large seat)
The League of Women Voters encourages voters to visit VOTE411.org to make a voting plan so they are prepared to vote confidently in the February 17 and April 7 elections, whether they choose to vote absentee prior to the election or in person on election day. Voters may request an absentee ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee.
In addition to VOTE411, the League encourages active participation in government by conducting voter registration drives and candidate forums, get-out-the-vote social media messaging, and educational public forums on critical public policy issues.
