2021 Spring Election and Special Legislative Elections Spring Election Unofficial Results - Final at 10:02 PM. Voit assumed office in 2018. Three seats are open for school board … "I voted and questioned things in a way that maybe certain partisan camps didn't appreciate because it didn't serve their agenda," she said. Patrick McCaffery hopes to be retain his seat on the Waukesha School Board. Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office. I look for solutions to problems we will be facing in the future. Incumbents lost in suburban districts such as Oak Creek-Franklin, and more urban districts such as Green Bay. The race will not require a primary. Follow her on Twitter at @BySamanthaWest. Melissa Winker, Democrat. Authorized and paid for by the Waukesha County Democratic Party, Matt Lowe, Chair In the Sheboygan Area School District, three parents ran on the shared goal of always giving families the option of having in-person learning five days a week. Voters in Waukesha headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2021 election, casting ballots for several races, including the Waukesha School Board. Each seat carries a three-year term. WAUKESHA, WI—The 2021 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Diane Voit. "We might be one of the biggest school districts in the state, but you don't see that here," Zunker said. Kurt O'Bryan hopes to retain his seat on the the School District Of Waukesha School Board. It's not pretty. Incumbents Patrick McCaffery, Kurt O’Bryan and Diane Voit as well as challengers Kelly Piacsek … © Submitted Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Waukesha School Board in the April 6 election. I plan to continue to build on these successes should the voters re-elect me for another 3 year term. Anthony J. Zenobia. Ask them to re-elect Diane Voit and Kurt O'Bryan- proven leaders in our community who serve with integrity and a commitment to serve all. I have not accepted a donation from a political party or a special interest group in any of my past re-election efforts. Here's what the candidates — Patrick McCaffery (incumbent), Kurt O'Bryan (incumbent), Kelly Piacsek, Diane Voit (incumbent)and Anthony J. Zenobia, each … The reopening debate was also central to the state superintendent election. ", Tuesday's election brought the coup de grace: Of seven candidates seeking four seats on the board, Zunker finished sixth. The three candidates with the most votes will serve a three-year term from April 26, 2021 until April 22, 2024, while the candidate with the fourth-highest votes will fill Miles’ vacancy, which ends on April 25, 2022. School District Of Waukesha School Board Member. The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) McCaffery won in the general election on April 3, 2018. Ben Schmitz, American Solidarity Party. There was one statewide race—for Superintendent of Public Instruction.Additionally, two special elections occurred for the Wisconsin State Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly, as well as other nonpartisan local and judicial elections. Election Day is in one week, and early voting is open now! One was elected, ousting an incumbent. Election Information Voter Information Election Results (2009-2020) Municipal Clerk Listing 2021 SPRING ELECTIONS . Karen Vandenberg, Patrick McKee and Dr. Cody Nikolai were the top vote-getters in Tuesday’s election and will each serve three-year terms. But as Zunker led the Wausau School District board over the past year, she said, "People were so cruel, you'd think I personally brought the pandemic here. She said she spent about $400 of her own money on campaign literature, while a trio of Republican-backed opponents — Jon Creisher, Cody Nikola and Karen Vandenberg — raised over $30,000 for their winning campaign, centered on keeping schools open, addressing increased failure rates and "restoring confidence" in the district and school board. Months after a group attempted to recall three Oconomowoc Area board members who voted to start the school year in a hybrid model, the only one of the three up for reelection was unseated by a newcomer. As part of The Post-Crescent's coverage of school board … "It's not a good day when we start to draw partisan lines around local government, because the job is to work for everyone," she said. One of the candidates who won, Jilly Gokalgandhi, said current board members were too quick to approve the Milwaukee Public Schools’ reopening plan with a number of unanswered questions about safety measures. School Board Member: Vote for not more than 3. James Thomas … WAUKESHA, WI—The 2021 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Please click 'here' for a candidate … Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near. In more urban areas, like Milwaukee and Green Bay, voters favored candidates who were in favor of more cautious reopenings and enjoyed the support of local teachers unions. The list of candidates is subject to change. McCaffery ran for re-election to the Waukesha School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. Among their reasons: It would allow them to be more honest. Wisconsin school boards want to make superintendent evaluations secret. What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? I do not look backwards on problems that are now behind us. She said she's disheartened to see the partisan direction local races have taken of late. MORE: We asked Wisconsin high schools how many students failed a class during first semester. Voters will also decide the outcome of state representative, senate seats and local government and school boards. Humble ISD had 19 candidates file to run in the May 1 election for four seats on the board of trustees. We asked Wisconsin high schools how many students failed a class during first semester. Kurt O’Bryan. Across the state, many voters opted for change. WAUKESHA, WI—The 2021 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. … Two Waukesha School Board incumbents lost, too, after criticism that they'd resisted a return to fully in-person learning. In Milwaukee, where no incumbents ran for reelection, all of the competing candidates called for caution in returning to classrooms. Contact reporter Samantha West at 920-996-7207 or swest@gannett.com. The three candidates who receive the most votes in the April 6 general election will each win three-year terms on the board. After 18 years on the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board, Sheryl Cerniglia said her defeat had everything to do with the debate over in-person learning. Patrick McCaffery is a member of the Waukesha School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. Election Date: April 6, 2021 Collectively, they raised over $30,000 from around 60 donors through March, $1,500 of which came directly from the Marathon County Republican Party. Cerniglia also blamed her opponents for trying to make the election partisan by accusing her and Schreiber-Johnson of being “bought by the teachers union.”. Tomorrow is election day, and I hope that I have earned your vote. Waukesha County, WI election results. After an unusually contentious election with record-setting campaign spending by three candidates, voters in Wausau chose four members of the Wausau School Board from a slate of seven. Three winners, all newcomers, ran as a bloc against what they called Wausau's "virtual and hybrid learning nightmare.". Incumbents Heather Renno, Jim Romanowski and Kathy Kapsy, along with challenger Liz Sparks, will vie for a spot on the board in the April 6 election. Tricia Zunker said she knows school board presidents sometimes have a target on their backs. Some Wisconsin schools shed mask requirements after court ruling, This Wisconsin school district leader puts on full PPE and personally tests his employees for COVID-19. A member must be an eligible elector of the district. Patrick McCaffrey, an incumbent who kept his seat, told the Journal Sentinel the reopening debate seemed to play a "big role. Wausau Pilot & Review will publish comprehensive candidate Q&As prior to the election. *****School District Of Waukesha***** School Board Member Vote for not more than 3 Patrick McCaffery Kurt O’Bryan Kelly Piacsek Diane Voit Anthony J. Zenobia ***** West Allis – West Milwaukee School DIstrict***** School Board Member Vote for not more than 3 Jane Carr Joseph Mikolajczak Gary Schultz Brendan Burns Amy Deal Christine Klug The state schools superintendent race between former Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deb Kerr and Pecatonica School District Superintendent Jill Underly is … We have a number of examples in our School District that have made a bid difference. And in Green Bay, school board member Rhonda Sitnikau lost despite support in-person learning over the school year. The 2021 Spring primary was held on February 16, 2021. I look for efficiencies to get the most dollars possible available for the classroom and classroom support. What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? Vote for 1. Won't appear on the ballot)* School Board Member At-Large Seat. The single most pressing issue facing our district is student achievement. Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the name of Oak Creek-Franklin School Board Member Sheryl Cerniglia. McCaffery's current term ends in 2021. Patrick McCaffery. The winning candidate, Jill Underly, took a more cautious stance on in-person learning, while her opponent, Deborah Kerr, toured the state calling for immediate reopening everywhere. It's part of the job, she said. Candidates for the Calgary 2021 General Election Find out who is running for the offices of mayor, councillor, public and separate school board trustee in the upcoming Calgary 2021 General Election. ", Angry citizens scrawled messages about her on sidewalks around town. My spouse is an Administrator in another Public School District. Contact Rory Linnane at rory.linnane@jrn.com. is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. Board terms are for three years, with elections held annually on the first Tuesday of April. Endorsements are based on who will uphold the values of working people in Wisconsin. Candidate Profile: Patrick McCaffery For Waukesha School Board. Kelly Piacsek. I will focus our resources on strengthening our Elementary Education programs. BROOKFIELD, WI—Voters in Wisconsin headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2021 election. Those who unseated incumbents criticized reopening plans, transparency and current board members' political leanings. WAUKESHA - The Waukesha School Board has a different look as a result of the spring election. In Waukesha, ousted incumbent Kurt O'Bryan blamed the influence of the Republican Party, for a "coordinated attack" against him and fellow incumbent Diane Voit. Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? ", "Usually, the school district elections are not as concentrated on one decision," he said. I am a "traditional" Conservative. Voit won in the general election on April 3, 2018. MORE: Wisconsin school boards want to make superintendent evaluations secret. Diane Voit is a member of the Waukesha School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. Among their reasons: It would allow them to be more honest. I have had many successes as a School Board Member. We need to hire and retain great educators to have a great school district. “Underfunding has left MPS dealing with old ventilation systems, lack of space for distancing, and shortages in key staffing areas,” Gokalghandi said. I hope th... at I have earned your vote. After a year in which parents' frustrations put schools in the spotlight more than ever, board elections were unusually contentious and partisan. Voit ran for election to the Waukesha School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. Wauwatosa Committee Rejects Mexican Restaurant Proposal Again, Waukesha Summer To Start With Big Splash, Buchner Pool To Reopen, New Berlin Restaurant Reopens With A Familiar Face, Waukesha: 2 Open Houses To Stop By (PICS), Surprise Mom This Mother's Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch. It's not pretty. Tuesday's election brought the coup de grace: Of seven candidates seeking four seats on the board, Zunker finished sixth. “We’re hoping that the heightened interest in how we educate kids and how we engage families — we hope that doesn’t stop after the pandemic,” Brey said. Four current members, Wausau School Board President Tricia Zunker; Vice-President Pat McKee; Beth Martin; and … Not only did the trio gain the support of the reopening Facebook group, but also local right-wing activists and groups. Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12. Absentee ballots may be returned: The Waukesha School Board is comprised of nine board members who are elected at-large by the Waukesha School District citizens. On the other end of the spectrum were the school board races in more urban areas, where virtual learning has prevailed through 2021. Follow her on Twitter at @RoryLinnane. Roskopf won 8,174 votes to Leanne WiedÕs 7,073. Voit's current term ends in 2021. Not every district elected candidates pushing for more in-person learning, though. School District Of Waukesha. Please take a moment to share with your friends and neighbors the importance of voting in this year's school board election. The 2021 Wisconsin Spring Election was held in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on April 6, 2021. There were several key races at the state and local level including contested school board races. “We hope everyone who has had a strong opinion either way continues to stay involved.”, RELATED: Some Wisconsin schools shed mask requirements after court ruling, RELATED: This Wisconsin school district leader puts on full PPE and personally tests his employees for COVID-19. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. We can expand these successes to all of our schools. Request your absentee ballot today and preview what's On the ballot is a statewide race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction and many local races. My efforts have resulted in a very strong financial position, improved safety and a significant increase in curricular options. Sitnikau blamed the influence of the local teachers union and attacks from the Brown County Democratic Party. Spring 2021 Contested local races – RECOMMENDATIONS. Business Development and Engineering Consultant. Regardless of the prevailing stance in each community, Brey said, the debates brought increased interest to local elections. WAUKESHA — Five candidates are competing for three seats on the Waukesha School Board. Partisan politics should have no role in our decision making as School Board Members. "Everyone's child, regardless of their parent's ideology, is worth consideration and representation.". WAUKESHA, WI— The 2021 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. SPRING ELECTION - TUESDAY APRIL 6, 2021. "That's simply unheard of in a local school board race.". Cerniglia said that seemed to be all they talked about — "Kids need to be back in school.". Here’s what the candidates — Patrick McCaffery (incumbent), Kurt O’Bryan (incumbent), Kelly Piacsek, Diane Voit (incumbent)and Anthony J. Zenobia, each vying for three-year terms — have to say about those issues heading into the spring elections on April 6. Three candidates have emerged for Wausau School Board in the April 2021 election, according to a news release issued Tuesday. One mayoral seat as well as numerous town chairman and village president seats stand out among 11 municipalities and school board elections in southern half of Waukesha … "I think this year (the issue) made some voters pay more attention.". Zunker, in Wausau, said she was disappointed to see how much partisan money from "big money donors" was funneled into her race. Emily Donohue (registered as a write-in candidate. The Wisconsin AFL-CIO and local labor councils around the state have made endorsements for the April 6, 2021 Spring Election. State Senator – District 13 (Oconomowoc and western areas of the county) – Vote for 1. John Jagler, Republican (John is a better choice that the other 2 below, FYI) Spencer Zimmerman, Trump Conservative. McCaffery assumed office in 2006. 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