Politics & Government

What to Know Before Heading to Polls: Voters Guide

Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you go to vote.

It's been a dog fight, with much conflict among Republican candidates vying to take U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl's seat in Washington.

On Tuesday, voters get the final say on in November for the win.

Also on Tuesday's partisan primary ballot in Brookfield: choosing the Republican candidate for the redrawn , and .

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  • Undecided on your vote? Read Brookfield Patch's

The state Government Accountability Board is projecting voter turnout of about 20 percent and has this Top 10 list of what Wisconsin voters should know for the Aug. 14 primary election.

Among the top 10: The GAB is urging voters to not wear campaign paraphernalia such as campaign/candidate buttons, shirts and hats inside the polling place. Those who wear campaign paraphernalia may be asked to cover it up or leave.

Find out what's happening in Brookfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Other information before heading to the polls:

WHEN

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

WHO

Are you eligible to vote? You must be a US citizen 18 years or older, not on probation or parole. Details here. You can check the state's Voter Public Access web site to see if you are registered and eligible to vote.

If you are registering at the polling place, make sure you have proof of residence and your Wisconsin driver’s license number. If you do not have a Wisconsin driver’s license, you can use the number from your Wisconsin ID card, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Proof of residence can be established with a current lease, recent utility bill or other official document issued by a unit of government with the voter’s name and current address on it. A college photo ID is also acceptable if the institution has provided the polling place with a list of students who live in its housing and if the housing list includes citizenship information.

HOW

Do you have to show photo ID to vote? No. The law is on hold as two lower court decisions stopping voter photo ID are being appealed. Residents may still be asked for a current photo ID showing proof of residence, but it is not required. You will be required to sign in to the voter roll book.

WHERE

City of Brookfield:

Alderman

District

Wards

Location

 

 

 

1

 

1, 2, 3

Immanuel Baptist Church

4250 N. 137th St.

 

 

 

2

 

4, 5, 6, 7

Burleigh Elementary School

16185 Burleigh Place

 

 

 

3

 

8, 9, 10

Dixon Elementary School

2400 Pilgrim Square Drive

 

 

 

4

 

11, 12, 13

Brookfield Elementary School

2530 N. Brookfield Road

 

 

 

5

 

14, 15, 16, 17

Public Safety Building, Court Room

2100 N. Calhoun Rd.

 

 

 

6

 

18, 19, 20, 21

Swanson Elementary School

305 N. Calhoun Rd.

 

 

 

7

 

22, 23, 24

St. Luke Catholic Church

18000 W. Greenfield Ave.

 

 

To determine what Aldermanic District you are a part of, view a map of Aldermanic Districts. Questions? Call city clerk's office, 782-9650

Town of Brookfield:

Wards 1, 3 and 4
Wards 9 and 10 Town Hall
645 N. Janacek Rd. Wards 2, 6 and 8 St. John's Lutheran Church
20275 Davidson Rd. Wards 5 and 7 Hillcrest School
2200 W. Davidson Rd.

Check with the Town Clerk's Office (262-796-3788) for your Ward.


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