Politics & Government

Voter Identification, Poll Place Changes in Effect for Judicial Primary Tuesday

Two square off against incumbent in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 17.

Voters will be required to show identification for the first time under a recently enacted law, and cast ballots under new voting wards when they hit the polls Tuesday for a judicial primary.

Judge Nelson Phillips III is lined up against two challengers in a race for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 17 judge. He is seeking his first full term on the bench, but will have to face off in Tuesday’s primary election with municipal court Judge Christopher Lipscomb and administrative law Judge Carolina Stark first. The top two vote-getters will face off in April 3 spring general election.

To learn more about the judicial primary between Phillips III,  Lipscomb and Stark, read Patch's coverage of the race.

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The make-up of voting wards in Shorewood has changed, due to the redistricting maps drawn by the state Legislature last year.

Here's where you'll go to cast your vote:

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The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find out which ward you are in by looking at the ward boundaries map pictured above. Election inspectors will have ward address lists on hand and will help voters identify their new polling place.

Beginning with Tuesday’s primary, voters will be required to show a photo ID before voting. The state Government Accountability Board, the agency responsible for overseeing elections, has details on valid forms of identification for voting purposes. All voters will be required to sign a poll book before receiving a voting ballot.

If you do not have a Wisconsin driver’s license or identification card you can obtain one at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office. To learn about getting a free Wisconsin ID card, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website.

Also, visit the state's Public Voter Access website if you're unsure where to vote or whether you're registered. Visit Shorewood's website to view a sample ballot or poll map.


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