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A Lot on the Oak Creek Primary Election Ballot Tuesday

Residents will decide which candidates will advance to the April 3 general election.

 

Voters heading to the polls in Oak Creek Tuesday have multiple races to decide.

The most high-profile race is for Oak Creek mayor. Mark Verhalen, Tom Michalski and Steve Scaffidi are vying to replace the late Mayor Dick Bolender.

Go here to see all of our mayoral coverage, including a video of a recent candidate forum, and find out where the candidates stand on the issues.

Residents will also vote in the city clerk's race, which features Catherine Roeske, Suzette Emmer and LeAnn Launstein. Here's a closer look at each candidate.

Most of Oak Creek, with the exception of a portion on the north end of town, will vote for Milwaukee County supervisor. Franklin Alderman Steve Taylor, Oak Creek Alderman Ken Gehl and Hales Corners Village Trustee Donald Schwartz are running for the position. Click here for a previous Oak Creek Patch story.

In Oak Creek's 6th Aldermanic District, which covers the southwest side of the city, voters will pick between Michalski, Chris Guzikowski and Ed Reader for their representation on the Oak Creek Common Council. Read what the candidates had to say.

Voters will also choose a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge. Nelson Wesley Phillips III, Christopher Lipscomb and Carolina Maria Stark are running for the position. Here are the official websites for Stark, Lipscomb and Phillips, and here is Patch's story on the race.

The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the general election April 3.

Voter information

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. To look up your voter information, visit the state's Voter Public Access site; for questions, call the clerk's office at (414) 768-6500.

New this year is a requirement that voters show identification. Residents must present a form of ID showing proof of residence that includes a current and complete name.

The city clerk's office has put together a handy guide to voting in Oak Creek that includes sample ballots, absentee voting information and other resources.

The following is a list of Oak Creek polling places:

District 1: School administration building, 7630 S. 10th St.

District 2: West Middle School, 8401 S. 13th St.

District 3: East Middle School, 9330 S. Shepard Ave.

District 4: Carollton Elementary School, 8965 S. Carollton Drive

District 5: Meadowview Elementary School, 10420 S. McGraw Drive

District 6: Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave.

Related Topics: 6th District Alderman, April 2012 elections, Circuit Court Judge, February 21 primary election, Milwaukee County Supervisor, Oak Creek city clerk, Oak Creek mayor's race, and mayorsrace

Sharon Armstrong

5:10 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Study the candidates, make your choice and above all BE SURE TO VOTE! Your vote does count!

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jack ryan

7:25 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

If you do not know anything about the candidates do the city a favor and stay home.

Educated voters needed not voters marking anything.

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Mike in OC

3:48 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

@mark I was number 14 at around 740am... and an fyi, showing my ID was simple and easy...

Pauline Tanem

2:21 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I voted was number 88. I agree with Sharen and Jack. Know your candidate know what he stands for and who he will stand with.

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Mark Schaaf

4:52 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

@Mike Nice! That's good to hear.

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