Field Narrows In Clerk, Supervisor, Aldermanic Races

In his first run for public office, Chris Guzikowski pulled in 55 percent of the vote against incumbent 6th District Alderman Tom Michalski.

The race was one of four others - besides that for mayor - that Oak Creek residents voted on Tuesday.

Guzikowski will face Michalski, who had 38 percent of the vote in the aldermanic race, again in the April 3 general election. A third candidate, Ed Reader, finished with 7 percent of the vote. 

Guzikowski said he had a good feeling going into Tuesday and was "extremely satisfied" with the results.

"There's a statement here, I think, that was made by the constituents that they feel the same way I'm feeling," he said. "There's a lot of work to be done. This has definitely been a grassroots campaign and we're continuing to march forward."

Michalski, who was eliminated in the race for mayor Tuesday, couldn't be reached for comment.

Elsewhere on the ballot

LeAnn Launstein and Catherine Roeske advanced to the general election in the race for Oak Creek city clerk.

Launstein finished with 41 percent of the vote (1,369 votes) while Roeske had 35 percent (1,142).

Suzette Emmer was eliminated after finishing with 24 percent (763).

In the race for 9th District Milwaukee County supervisor, Franklin Alderman Steve Taylor led the way with 46 percent of the vote.

He will face Oak Creek Alderman Ken Gehl, who came in second with 29 percent, in the general election.

Hales Corners Village Trustee Donald Schwartz was eliminated after pulling in 25 percent.

The 9th supervisory district encompasses most of Oak Creek and Franklin and all of Hales Corners. In Oak Creek, Taylor won every district except for the 5th District, which is where Gehl resides.

And with 99 percent of precincts reporting, Carolina Maria Stark and Nelson Phillips III were the top two vote-getters in the circuit court judge election.

All election results remain unofficial until certified by the Board of Canvassers.

At the polls

Voter turnout in Oak Creek was 18 percent. Some of the polling places did better than others - a healthy turnout was seen at Meadowview Elementary School (5th District), while turnout was relatively low at the school administration building (1st District).

One of the ballot machines at East malfunctioned twice at the start of the day but that problem was fixed after an employee at city hall was called in. It caused a small delay of about five minutes.

"At least it's now and not the presidential election," poll worker Betty Nevels said.

The rest of Oak Creek polling places were glitch-free, Acting City Clerk Christa Miller said.

In addition, poll workers said they did not have any problems related to the new voter identification law that was in effect for the first time.

Nearly all voters came prepared with the proper identification, Miller said.

John Meise contributed to this report.

Check out a recap of our live blog from City Hall Tuesday night.