Pasch Tapped as Assistant Democratic Leader in State Assembly

State Rep. Sandy Pasch was re-elected to the post by her colleagues in the Assembly during a Democratic caucus on Tuesday.

Democrat state Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Shorewood) has been tapped again to serve as assistant minority leader in the state Assembly. “I am honored and privileged to have again earned the support of my colleagues for this important position within our caucus," Pasch said in a statement Tuesday. "I am energized now more than ever to serve our caucus and use our diverse experiences, ideas, and skills to preserve and promote Wisconsin’s core values and priorities." Pasch was re-elected to the post by her colleagues in the Assembly during a Democratic caucus on Tuesday. As assistant minority leader, her job is to help guide the mission and message of Assembly Democrats. Pasch recently won election to the newly drawn 10th Assembly District, which …

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Bob McBride

10:18 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I'm sure Keith could fill you in on all of this. He's a big fan.   more ›

Join the Discussion on Last Week's 10th Assembly District Primary

Democrat Sandy Pasch of Whitefish Bay beat out three other Democrats to win the primary and the seat on Tuesday.

Pasch Cleans Up in Shorewood with Nearly 96 Percent; Thompson Carries Local Vote

With voters only allowed to vote for candidates in one party in Tuesday's partisan primary, at least 65 percent of Shorewood voters chose to vote on the Democratic side.

State Rep. Sandy Pasch held a seat in the Assembly, in large part to how the residents of Shorewood voted in Tuesday’s partisan primary. She won Shorewood with nearly 96 percent of the vote over Democratic challengers Millie Coby of Shorewood, and Ieshuh Griffin and Harriet Callier of Milwaukee. According to unofficial results from Village Clerk Sherry Grant, Pasch garnered 2,060 votes, to Coby’s 79 votes, or roughly 3 percent. Griffin received 4 votes and Callier 5. Voter turnout on Tuesday was 32 percent. Over in the U.S. Senate Republican primary, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson led the way with 43 percent or 437 votes to businessman Eric Hovde’s nearly 29 percent or 292 votes in Shorewood. State Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald …

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James R Hoffa

11:32 am on Thursday, August 23, 2012

Hmmm... Shorewood voted for a white carpetbagger vs a slew of african-american challengers that actually live in the district. I honestly can't say that I'm shocked, but I am wondering how Schmitzy can stand living in such a clearly racist Democratic community as Shorewood   more ›

What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you cast your ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the candidates they want to see run on the official ballot in November, as well as the winner of the 10th Assembly District seat. The Government Accountability Board is predicting a 20 percent turnout for the partisan primary. Here's the contested races on Tuesday's ballot. Voters may only vote for candidates of one party in the primary. United States Senate Republican candidates: Eric Hovde, Tommy Thompson, Mark Neumann and Jeff Fitzgerald. Click here to read more about this race. 10th Assembly District Democratic candidates: Sandy Pasch, Millie Coby and Ieshuh Griffin. There's no Republican candidates on this race, so the primary winner takes the seat. Click here to read more about this …

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Shorewood 2012 Partisan Primary Guide

What you need to know — from polling locations to Voter ID information — before hitting the voting booth Tuesday.

Shorewood Patch wants to make sure you've got all the information you need before hitting the voting booth Aug. 14. See below for information on the upcoming partisan primary and a breakdown of every contested race, with links to individual candidate profiles. Election Info Sample Ballot: To see your sample ballot, go to the state's Voter Public Access website and enter your address. Polling Locations: Download this updated voting ward map to see where you are supposed to vote. You also can visit the Wisconsin Voter Public Access page for specific information. Early Voting: Download an absentee ballot request form or make a written request of the Village Clerk. Absentee ballots may be cast up until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Here are the …

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Harriet Callier Bows Out of 10th Assembly District Race

With less than a week before a Democratic primary, the candidate for state Legislature blasted candidate Rep. Sandy Pasch and said she will be supporting Shorewood resident Millie Coby in the race.

(Updated 3:35 p.m. Wednesday with comments from Rep. Sandy Pasch) Candidate in the race for the 10th Assembly District seat, Harriet Callier, said Tuesday, less than a week from a Democratic primary, she is bowing out and throwing her support to Shorewood resident Millie Coby. "Given the fact that we all cannot be the top vote getter on August 14, I gladly yield my campaign — and ask that any support that would have been given to me on Election Day be given to Millie Coby as elected representation for the 10th Assembly District," she said in a statement Tuesday. With Callier's announcement, the field is reduced to three Democrats — Ieshuh Griffin of Milwaukee, Rep. Sandy Pasch of Whitefish Bay and Millie Coby of Shorewood. They will square…

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Bob McBride

7:40 am on Friday, August 10, 2012

I was asking George to expand on his comment, Keith. If he's got something I'm sure he's capable of responding on his own.   more ›

Join the Discussion: 10th Assembly District Candidates Preach Unity in Shorewood

More than 50 people attended a Grassroots Shorewood forum July 30 at the Shorewood Public Library. The primary election is nearly one week away — Aug. 14.

Early, In-Person Absentee Voting Started Monday

For the first time since 1946, partisan primaries, typically held in September, will be held in August. Early voting occurs at Village Hall from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 10.

Early and in-person absentee voting began in Shorewood Monday for partisan primaries. Early voting takes place at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave., from 8 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Aug. 10, the Friday before the primary. For the first time since 1946, the "Partisan Primary" will be held in August. That change comes with the enacting of Act 75, which relates to the requirements of the Federal M.O.V.E Act ensuring that all military and overseas electors have ample time to receive and return absentee ballots. In a Partisan Primary each voter is limited to voting for candidates in one political party. The primaries were typically held in September. Kevin Kennedy, GAB director, said in a statement confusion about crossover …

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