Voters will have a plethora of options when it comes to replacing Paul Ryan and Jim Sensenbrenner in Congress, Scott Walker in the state capital, and more.
Here’s a roundup of who is currently in and who is out when it comes to all the 2018 races affecting Walworth County.
Running against Speaker Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District are ironworker Randy Bryce and teacher Cathy Meyers.
How you can help: become a member of the 1st Congressional District WI Dems, donate to Walworth County Dems local candidate fund (money will support the primary winning candidate in coordinated campaign efforts), sign up to be part of our #DoItI18 plan to mobilize turning Walworth County back to blue (contact Steve for more info), VOTE!
Running against Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District is businessman Tom Palzewicz.
How you can help: become a member of 5th Congressional District WI Dems, donate to Walworth County Dems local candidate fund (money will support the primary winning candidate in coordinated campaign efforts), sign up to be part of our #DoItI18 plan to mobilize turning Walworth County back to blue (contact Steve for more info), VOTE!
State Assembly and Senate Races
Dr. Brittany Keyes is running in the 31st, Dr. Katherine Gaulke is running in the 32nd and incumbent Don Vruwink is running in the 43rd for State Representative.
State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville-15) is also running again.
Running against Scott Walker are candidates for Governor Tony Evers, Matt Flynn, Mike McCabe, Mahlon Mitchell, Kelda Helen Roys, Paul Soglin, and Kathleen Vinehout.**
**EDIT: On March 29, 2018 Bob Harlow dropped out of the race for Governor and endorsed Matt Flynn. On April 8, 2018, Michele Doolan dropped out of the race for Governor and endorsed Matt Flynn. On June 21, Andy Gronik dropped out and endorsed Kelda Helen Roys. On June 22, 2018, Dana Wachs dropped out and endorsed Tony Evers.
Sarah Godlewski launched her campaign for State Treasurer on April 5, 2018. Also running for State Treasurer are Jake Tulogeski, Cynthis Kaump, Dawn Sass, and Paul Boucher.
Senator Tammy Baldwin will have a Republican opponent, either Walker and Trump rubber stamper ( who also refuses to address Wisconsin’s student loan crisis, the worst in the nation) Leah Vukmir or flip-flopper and anti-woman’s health advocate Kevin Nicholson. Mary Jo Walters is running as an Independent.
Doug LaFollete is running for Secretary of State again. Also running as a Democrat is Arvina Martin.
Mandela Barnes, Corban Gehler and Kurt Kober are running for Lieutenant Governor.
Running against Attorney General Brad Schimel is voter rights activist Josh Kaul – perhaps Wisconsin can finally get justice for the 2k rape victims, including children instead of spending $83k of taxpayer dollars on promotional materials.
Running for WI Supreme Court Justice are Tim Burns, Rebecca Dallet and Michael Screnock. **Judicial elections in Wisconsin are nonpartisan. The top two candidates in the primary election, regardless of party, will advance to the general election.
- What’s On The Ballot for April 3, 2018 Election - March 7, 2018
- Who is In and Who is Out for 2018 - October 12, 2017