Wisconsin primary elections, voters choose ahead of April races
MILWAUKEE - Polls opened in the Wisconsin spring primary elections on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 a.m.
In Milwaukee, all 15 Common Council seats will be on the April ballot – but only three of those districts are on the primary ballot. Only the top two candidates from each primary race will advance to the April election.
Polls open in Wisconsin primary elections
Polls opened in the Wisconsin spring primary elections on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 a.m.
The only city-wide seat on Milwaukee's ballot is for mayor. Cavalier Johnson is seeking his first full term in office against two challengers: David King and Ieshuh Griffin.
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Milwaukee election workers expect a low turnout, optimistic about a 20% prediction, which could be because of early voting. However, Marquette University data shows a drop in voter participation in both 2016 and 2020.
Elsewhere in southeast Wisconsin, communities including Cudahy, Franklin and Germantown will have school board member primaries.
Milwaukee County's Latino vote; group works to boost turnout
There's a group of local women taking action to bring more of the Latinx community to the polls in the Milwaukee area.
Polls close at 8 p.m. FOX6 News will have complete coverage online as the results come in.
Voter info
MyVote Wisconsin is a one-stop resource for voting and election information across the state – including where to vote, what's on the ballot and how to register.
If you have not registered to vote – or are unsure if you are registered – it's not too late. Eligible voters can register at their local polling site before casting a ballot:
- Proof of residency is required (state issued ID, utility bill with your name and address on it, etc.)
- All voters must show a photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.)