Proasiewicz Defeats Kelly For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Janet Protasiewicz defeated Dan Kelly Tuesday to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Associated Press called the race in Protasiewicz’s favor shortly before 9 p.m., less than an hour after polls closed. Protasiewicz will fill the seat left open by retiring conservative Justice Patience Roggensack.
East Dubuque Mayor and City Council Election
East Dubuque residents elected a new mayor and two new council members Tuesday, along with reelecting two incumbents. Former City Council Member John Digman, the only candidate for the mayoral post, won the seat with 242 votes in Tuesday’s election. For Ward 1 alderperson, Randy Degenhardt ran unopposed and won. For Ward 2, Jean Robey won with 40 votes over write-in candidate Jacob Walsh.
Southwestern School District Rejects $3.9 Million Measure
Southwestern Wisconsin School District voters have rejected a proposed $3.9 million measure that would have been used to balance the district’s operating budget for the next three years. The measure was rejected on Tuesday’s municipal ballot, with 600 people voting against it and 588 voting in favor.
Riniker Wins Grant County Circuit Court Judge
Grant County District Attorney Lisa Riniker won the Grant County circuit court judge spot in Tuesday’s election, getting over 6,800 votes and beating out Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Day Riniker who had just over 6000 votes. Riniker will replace Circuit Court Judge Robert VanDeHey, who announced late last year that he will not seek another term.
Platteville School Board Election
Four incumbents will retain their seats on the Platteville School Board. Matt Zielinski, Josh Grabandt and Curt Timlin all will assume three-year terms, and Steve Obershaw will assume a one-year term after winning their races Tuesday night.
Boscobel Referendum Passes
The facilities referendum in Boscobel passed with 871 YES votes to 787 NO votes. In the school board race, Todd Miller was re-elected over challenger Cheryl Knowles for Area 2, 900 to 666.
Cash Bail Referendum Passes
It will be harder to get out of jail on bail before trial in Wisconsin under an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters on Tuesday. Judges will now be able to consider past convictions for violent crimes when setting bail for someone accused of a violent crime. They also will be allowed to set conditions meant to protect public safety when releasing someone before trial. The amendment’s passage, which appeared as two separate ballot questions were approved by wide margins.
