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Wisconsin Elections Commission Meeting of the Commission Monday, June 11, 2018 10:00 A.M. Agenda Open and Closed Session Wisconsin State Capitol Room 412 East Madison, Wisconsin __________________________________________________________________

A. Call to Order B. Administrator’s Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice

C. Minutes of May 24, 2018 Meeting 3

D. Ballot Access Challenges and Issues 10

1. Nomination Paper Challenge Process 2. Staff Presentation on Challenge or Ballot Access Issue 3. Challenger Presentation 4. Candidate Response 5. Staff Summary and Recommendation 6. Commission Action (Items 2-6 will be provided separately)

E. Possible Challenges of Staff Ballot Access Decisions

F. Certification of Candidates for the Partisan Primary Election and Certification of Independent Candidates for the General Election 36

G. Administrator Report

H. Closed Session

1. Ballot Access Challenge Issue 2. Litigation Update

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19.851 The Commission’s discussions concerning violations of election law shall be in closed session.

19.85 (1) (g) The Commission may confer with legal counsel concerning litigation strategy.

I. Adjourn

The Elections Commission will convene in open session but may move to closed session under Wis. Stat. §§ 19.851 and then reconvene into open session prior to adjournment of this meeting. This notice is intended to inform the public that this meeting will convene in open session, may move to closed session, and then reconvene in open session. Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (2).

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Wisconsin Elections Commission Offices

212 East Washington Avenue Madison, Wisconsin

10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018

Open Session Minutes

Present: Commissioner Mark Thomsen, Commissioner Ann Jacobs, Commissioner Beverly Gill, Commissioner Julie Glancey and Commissioner Dean Knudson

Absent: Commissioner Jodi Jensen (excused)

Staff present: Meagan Wolfe, Michael Haas, Richard Rydecki, Sharrie Hauge, Reid Magney, Tony Bridges, Michelle Hawley, Riley Willman, Sara Linski, Sarah Whitt, Nathan Judnic, and Diane Lowe

A. Call to Order

Commission Chair Mark Thomsen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

B. Administrator’s Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice

Interim Administrator Meagan Wolfe informed the Commissioners that proper notice was given for the meeting.

C. Public Comments

Eileen Newcomer of Madison appeared on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and read a prepared statement regarding League positions on issues related to absentee ballot envelopes, temporary overseas voters, supplemental poll lists, and opportunities for public input on spending of federal election security grant funds.

D. Minutes of Previous Meetings

MOTION: Approve open session minutes of Wisconsin Elections Commission meetings of March 2, March 13, March 15, April 18 and April 23, 2018. Moved by Commissioner Knudson, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Motion carried unanimously.

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May 24, 2018 Wisconsin Elections Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2

E. Election Security Update Ms. Wolfe introduced the agency’s Security Team, comprised of WisVote Specialist Tony Bridges, Elections Specialist Riley Willman and Training Officer Michelle Hawley, who made an oral presentation based on a memorandum starting on page 20 of the May 24 meeting materials. Mr. Bridges discussed the agency receiving approval from the Department of Administration to hire six positions using the new federal HAVA grant funds, the status of implementing multi-factor authentication for access to the WisVote system, improvements to the active directory federated services servers that maintain access credentials, providing clerks with state email addresses for improved security, centralization of web applications and scanning for internal vulnerability. Chair Thomsen asked about the timeline for implementing multi-factor authentication and whether it can be accomplished before the August Partisan Primary. Mr. Bridges said the Department of Administration may have an interim solution in place by then. Ms. Hawley discussed planning for the election security training program the agency will be rolling out to local election officials in June, based on tabletop exercises staff participated in at the Belfer Center at Harvard University earlier this year. Staff will be training local trainers in eight regions. Mr. Willman discussed communications materials the agency is developing for local election officials to help them in the event of a cyber incident. Chair Thomsen asked about the process for collecting feedback on the agency’s cyber security plans from the public and other interested parties. Ms. Wolfe discussed the two-phase approach staff introduced at the last Commission meeting to address immediate agency needs for the November election, followed by gathering input for long-term use of the funds. Commissioner Jacobs urged the staff to start soliciting feedback now with a deadline in mid-December 2018.

F. Badger Book – Pilot Update and Plan for August

WisVote Elections Specialist Sara Linski made a presentation based on a written report starting on page 26 of the May 24 Commission meeting materials regarding the electronic poll book application the Commission staff has developed and which was tested in five locations at the Spring Election on April 3. Based on feedback from users and voters, staff will make changes to the system before making it available to clerks for use starting with the August 14 Partisan Primary. She noted that the biggest area in need of improvement was the time it took to scan photo IDs.

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Commissioners and staff discussed feedback staff received from the pilot program and plans for updates prior to the Partisan Primary. Ms. Linski said staff is looking at different hardware configurations. She stated that interest in implementing Badger Books for the remaining 2018 elections is limited, but that many more clerks have expressed interest in 2019 and beyond.

G. ERIC – Update from April and Plans for 2018

WisVote Functional Lead Sarah Whitt made a presentation based on a written report starting on page 37 of the May 24 Commission meeting materials regarding the use of supplemental poll books at the Spring Election to ensure that any voter deactivated as a result of the ERIC movers postcard process who had not moved was not required to reregister to vote. She said 419 municipalities reporting having at least one voter on the supplemental poll list, with a total of less than 1,500. Staff recommends continuing the use of supplemental poll lists for the Partisan Primary in August, after which the Commission can evaluate the data and decide how to proceed for the General Election in November.

Ms. Whitt also discussed the next ERIC mailing, which will involve sending postcards to approximately 600,000 Wisconsin residents who appear to be eligible to vote but are unregistered.

H. Recount Manual

Chair Thomsen asked Vice Chair Jacobs to take the gavel at 11:21 a.m. so he could step out of the meeting.

Staff Counsel Michael Haas and Senior Elections Specialist Nathan Judnic made a presentation based on a written report starting on page 26 of the May 24 Commission meeting materials regarding questions raised by Commissioner Knudson about recounts.

Mr. Judnic discussed the difficulty of including nuances of case law regarding recounts into the manual. Commissioner Knudson expressed his desire for there to be understandable common language in the manual about which actions are mandatory and which are not.

Mr. Haas noted that the manual is focused on procedures for boards of canvassers to follow during a recount and not the legal reasons behind them.

Chair Thomsen returned to the meeting at 11:37 a.m.

Commissioners and staff discussed the content of the recount manual and the idea of putting the staff report for this agenda item on the website along with the manual, as well as adding a note to the manual encouraging clerks to contact the Commission with questions.

I. Representative Zamarripa Nomination Paper Request

Mr. Haas made a presentation based on a memorandum starting on page 77 of the Commission meeting materials about Representative JoCasta Zamarripa’s request to use a post office box or a

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street address without an apartment number for her nomination papers due to threats she has received over the years. He noted that the former State Elections Board and Government Accountability Board granted similar requests to other candidates in the past on a limited case-by-case basis. MOTION: Approve the use of a post office box address rather than a residential address on the nomination papers and Declaration of Candidacy form submitted by Candidate JoCasta Zamarripa. This decision applies to future election cycles, absent a change in evidence establishing that Candidate Zamarripa no longer resides in the district in which she is a candidate. Discussion. Commissioner Knudson expressed an interest in the Commission establishing criteria for evaluating future requests. Motion carried unanimously.

Chair Thomsen said he would entertain a motion to convene in closed session to consider item N out of agenda order regarding US-DOJ UOCAVA Definition.

MOTION: Move to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85(1)(g) to confer with counsel concerning potential litigation. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Glancey. Roll call vote: Gill: Aye Glancey: Aye

Jensen: Aye Jacobs: Absent Knudson: Aye Thomsen: Aye

Motion carried unanimously.

The Commission recessed at 11:55 a.m. and convened in closed session at 12:03 p.m., returning to open session at 12:43 p.m.

N. US-DOJ UOCAVA Definition

Mr. Haas discussed potential litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the treatment of temporary overseas voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The US-DOJ is asking the Commission to enter into a consent decree so voters who are temporarily overseas can be treated the same as permanent overseas voters and receive an absentee ballot electronically, as well as to vote by using the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Legislative changes to accomplish this were requested by the Commission and passed by the Assembly this session, but were not passed by the Senate. Mr. Haas introduced Assistant Attorney General Thomas Bellavia, who is representing the Commission in the potential litigation. Mr. Bellavia noted that the US-DOJ has sent the Commission a letter saying they have authorization to file a lawsuit, but are offering a settlement in advance.

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Commissioner Jacobs read the following motion, which the Commission unanimously approved during the closed session:

MOTION: Provide contingent authorization to the Wisconsin Department of Justice to enter into a consent decree with or without the proposed edits and to take what other legal action within that litigation to protect Wisconsin’s interests.

Mr. Haas noted that a federal court must approve the consent decree for it to become final, after which it will become public.

J. Absentee Ballot Envelope Orientation

Elections Supervisor Richard Rydecki made a presentation based on a memorandum starting on page 96 of the Commission meeting materials regarding a request from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWV) about absentee ballot envelopes. Historically there were two versions of the envelope, in landscape and portrait orientation. He said the Commission no longer makes available the landscape version because of difficulties that automated postal equipment has in distinguishing between addresses on the envelope, sometimes resulting in envelopes being returned to sender. However, some clerks are still using existing stocks of landscape envelopes. LWV has asked the Commission to tell clerks not to use them any longer for mailing absentee ballots. Commissioners and staff discussed logistical and practical issues with the situation. MOTION: Direct staff to alert clerks of the problem related to use of portrait absentee ballot certificate envelopes for mailing absentee ballots, inform clerks that old stock of landscape envelopes may be used through the August 14 Partisan Primary for mail but that portrait envelopes are required for mailing for the November 6 General Election. Also, direct staff to further research problems with postal equipment reading absentee ballot envelopes. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Glancey. Motion carried unanimously.

K. Approval of Ballot Design Lead Elections Specialist Diane Lowe made a presentation based on a memorandum starting on page 85 of the Commission meeting materials regarding approval of ballots for the 2018 Partisan Primary and the General Election. The format is essentially the same as the format approved for the 2018 Spring Election, and has been provided in advance to the chairs of the state Democratic and Republican parties, as well as the chairs of the two election committees of the Legislature. Commissioners and staff discussed issues related to the anticipated large number of gubernatorial primary candidates. MOTION: Approve the ballot design presented by staff and direct its staff to utilize the ballot design for the Partisan Primary and the General Election in 2018. Moved by Commissioner Glancey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Motion carried unanimously.

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L. Certification of April Statewide Referendum Results Ms. Wolfe noted that the April Statewide Referendum on elimination of the State Treasurer’s Office is being recertified because Washburn County did not include its referendum results in its original canvass statement. The overall results defeating the constitutional amendment did not change. Chair Thomsen signed the amended canvass certification.

M. Summary of the 2019-21 Biennial Budget Process

Chief Administrative Officer Sharrie Hauge made a presentation based on a memorandum starting on page 94 of the Commission meeting materials regarding preparations for the 2019-21 biennial budget, which is due September 17. Ms. Wolfe discussed how the Commissioners can be involved in the budgeting process and said staff will provide an update at the June 11 meeting. She noted that the Department of Administration has just approved hiring six federally-funded positions from June 1, 2018 through June 1, 2022.

O. Selection of Commission Officers Chair Thomsen directed Commissioners to the memorandum on page 104 of the Commission meeting materials regarding selection of officers for the next two years. MOTION: Nominate Commissioner Dean Knudson to serve as chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a two-year term, effective June 11, 2018. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Glancey. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Nominate Commissioner Jodi Jensen to serve as vice chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a two-year term, effective June 11, 2018. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Glancey. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Nominate Commissioner Julie Glancey to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a two-year term, effective June 11, 2018. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gill. Motion carried unanimously.

P. Commission Staff Update Ms. Wolfe directed Commissioners to the Staff Update memorandum on page 106 of the Commission meeting materials. She noted the items regarding staff monitoring of

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absentee ballot transmission to Military and Overseas voters and the status report on complaints to the agency. Ms. Wolfe directed Commissioners to the supplemental meeting materials containing five examples of new Wisconsin Elections Commission logos designed by the KW2 advertising agency. She said staff is recommending the circle design logo. Commissioners agreed by consensus.

Q. Adjourn MOTION: Adjourn. Moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Glancey. Motion carried unanimously.

#### The next meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2018, at the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin beginning at 10:00 a.m. May 24, 2018 Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting minutes prepared by: _________________________________ Reid Magney, Public Information Officer June 1, 2018 May 24, 2018 Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting minutes certified by: ____________________________________ Julie Glancey, Commission Secretary June 11, 2018

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MEMORANDUM

DATE: For the June 11, 2018 Commission Meeting TO: Members, Wisconsin Elections Commission FROM: Meagan Wolfe Interim Administrator, Wisconsin Elections Commission

Prepared and Presented by: Michael Haas, Staff Counsel Nathan Judnic, Senior Elections Specialist

SUBJECT: Nomination Paper Challenge Procedure Friday, June 1, 2018 is the deadline for filing nomination papers with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) for offices to be elected in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Invariably, once nomination papers are filed, challenges to those nomination papers are filed. The Commission will rule on these challenges at the June 11, 2018 meeting. Because the deadline for responses to any challenge is June 7, 2018, the staff’s recommendations regarding ballot access for challenged candidates may not be available until the Commission meeting, depending upon how many challenges are filed. This memorandum outlines the procedures and standards used by the staff and Commission to evaluate and rule on challenges to nomination papers.

I. PROCEDURE

1. June 1, 2018 - Nomination papers must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. for all

nominations for the fall elections mandated by statute for November 6, 2018. Wis. Stat. § 8.15(1). WEC staff follows a standardized procedure for the intake, processing and review of nomination papers, which is summarized on the attached Exhibit A. Two different staff members conduct facial reviews of each set of nomination papers to determine whether the candidate has collected a sufficient number of valid signatures.

2. June 4, 2018 – Any correcting affidavits to rehabilitate signatures struck by staff are

due no later than 4:30 p.m. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05(4). Challenges to nomination papers also must be filed not later than 4:30 p.m. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(a). A copy of the complaint will be delivered by the Commission's staff to the candidate

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Nomination Paper Challenge Procedures For the June 11, 2018 Commission Meeting Page 2

whose papers are being challenged. Id. Staff also provides background memos to both the challenger and the challenged candidate to advise them of the procedures and summarize the legal standards for the challenge process, which are attached as Exhibit B.

a. Challenges must be made by verified complaint and must establish probable cause

that the paper or signature challenged does not comply with Wisconsin Statutes or the rules of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. (See annotation below.)

b. The challenge should be accompanied by affidavits or other relevant

documentation. Any challenge which is not established by the materials submitted as of the deadline for challenge shall be denied.

3. June 7, 2018 - If received not later than 4:30 p.m., a written response to the challenge

may be filed by the candidate. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(b). A written response should also be verified and should also be accompanied by affidavits or other documentation. Id. Just as the burden of establishing a challenge is upon the challenger, the burden of rebutting an established challenge is upon the candidate whose papers are challenged. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(3).

4. June 7 – 10, 2018 - WEC staff will prepare a written report on the challenges and any

available responses. To whatever extent necessary and possible, the Commission's staff will contact circulators, affiants, and other persons with personal knowledge of the circumstances under which the signatures were obtained. Given the time frame involved, staff verification will likely be limited to close cases.

5. June 11, 2018 - The Commission will meet to consider the challenges and responses,

and hear any oral presentation. Attached is a copy of the relevant provisions of Wis. Stat. Ch. 8 governing nomination papers and nominations. Also attached are the Commission's administrative rules, Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 and 2.07, governing treatment and sufficiency of nomination papers and challenges thereto.

6. If an incumbent officeholder does not file nomination papers and a declaration of

candidacy form by the filing deadline, and also has not filed a declaration of noncandidacy form by May 18, 2018, the filing deadline for all other candidates for that office is extended by 72 hours. The effect on the process and associated deadlines for any such offices is as follows:

a. June 4, 2018 - Nomination papers must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m.

b. June 7, 2018 - Challenges to nomination papers must be filed not later than

4:30 p.m.

c. June 11, 2018 – A written response to the challenge may be filed by the candidate not later than 4:30 p.m.

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d. If necessary, the Commission will meet again to consider any cases with extended deadlines. If the Commission has sufficient information, or challenges are not filed, certification of these offices may be decided at the June 11, 2018 meeting.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

The June 11, 2018 meeting is the Commission’s hearing to decide nomination paper complaints. To maintain a clear record of the proceedings, Commission staff recommends that challenge complaints be handled on a case-by-case basis. In other words, rather than having the Commission entertain public comments, usually 5 minutes from the challenger and 5 minutes from the challenged candidate on all cases before considering any staff recommendations, staff recommends that the Commission Chair announce each file and the Commission conduct a separate proceeding on each file. Should a decision be appealed to circuit court, this procedure would help the Commission recall the facts and create a concise record of each case and the public comments at the time of the Commission’s decision. The Commission’s rules do not specify the procedures that must be used for conducting a hearing on challenge complaints. Based on previous hearings for even-numbered year elections, the Commission staff recommends the following process for each individual hearing. 1) The Commission chair calls the file number, 2) the Commission staff presents details of the challenge, any response to the challenge and recommendations as to whether a challenge should be rejected or sustained, 3) Challenger is then allowed 5 minutes to provide additional information regarding the challenge and respond to Commission staff recommendations and Commissioners’ questions, 4) Challenged candidate is then allowed 5 minutes to respond to challenge and Commission staff recommendations and Commissioners’ questions, 5) Commission staff responds to questions or issues raised by challenger, challenged candidate and/or the Commission, and 6) Commission discusses the challenge and passes motion ruling on the challenge.

III. ANNOTATION

As a general rule, the policy of the former State Elections Board and of the Government Accountability Board with respect to the nomination process has been to promote or facilitate candidate ballot access, not to find a justification for impeding that access, and the challenge procedure has been applied in that spirit. As much as possible, the selection and elimination of candidates is left for to the electorate to decide.

For the Commission to consider a challenge, the verified complaint must establish probable cause that a violation of election law has occurred. A complaint must allege facts which, if true, would constitute a failure to comply with Wisconsin's election (not campaign finance) statutes. The complaint must allege a violation of Wis. Stat. Ch. 8, the statutory chapter governing nominations to the general election ballot. The statutory standard for compliance is "substantial compliance" based on the language set forth in Wis. Stat. § 5.01(1) and the Commission’s administrative rules:

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5.01 Scope. (1) CONSTRUCTION OF CHS. 5 TO 12. Except as otherwise provided, chs.5 to 12 shall be construed to give effect to the will of the electors, if that can be ascertained from the proceedings, notwithstanding informality or failure to comply with some of their provisions.

EL 2.05 (4). Any information on a nomination paper is entitled to a presumption of validity. … EL 2.05 (5). Where any required item of information on a nomination paper incomplete, the filing officer shall accept the information as complete if there is substantial compliance with the law.

Consequently, any challenge must rebut the presumption of validity afforded the information on a nomination paper (under Wis. Stat. § 903.01), by clear and convincing evidence that “the nonexistence of the presumed fact is more probable than its existence.” Challenges must be based on the personal knowledge of the complainant or of a person whose affidavit or sworn statement accompanies the challenge. As an example: a complaint challenging the eligibility of a signatory to a nomination paper based on the signer’s non-residency must be accompanied by reference to MyVote Wisconsin or “Who is My Legislator?” web searches, by a map of the district demonstrating that the address is outside the district, or by a signed statement from the election official, (municipal clerk or deputy clerk), whose responsibility it is to determine the residency of electors of the district. Without such references, the challenger’s bare assertion of the signer’s non-residency is not sufficient to sustain their burden of proof. Challengers will be informed that new grounds for a challenge which are not raised in an initial complaint and which are raised after 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, will not be considered by the Commission.

Challenge complaints are filed by delivering an original and a copy to the Wisconsin Elections Commission at its offices, pursuant to Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07, and by the Commission's staff delivering a copy to the respondent whose nomination papers are being challenged.

IV. CORRECTIONS TO NOMINATION PAPERS Historically, the Government Accountability Board and its predecessor, the former State Elections Board, recognized that some deficiencies in nomination papers may be corrected by way of an affidavit from the circulator of the nomination paper. This is true whether the deficiencies were identified by staff review of the nomination paper or were identified by a challenge complaint. Consequently, signatures which have been disallowed by the staff in its initial review of a nomination paper may have been “rehabilitated” by a correcting affidavit submitted after the deadline for filing nomination papers. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05(4).

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It is important to note the complications which may arise because errors on nomination papers may be corrected during the same period that challenges to nomination papers are filed. Because deficiencies on nomination papers may be rehabilitated until the deadline for challenges, signatures stricken during staff review are not considered officially debarred until the rehabilitation deadline of June 4, 2018, and may still be susceptible to additional challenges on other grounds. Any challenges to signatures initially struck during the initial staff review also must be raised not later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018, whether or not those papers or signatures have been corrected as of that time. Court decisions have established a distinction between statutory requirements that are mandatory, such as filing deadlines for nomination papers and for challenges, and those that are directory and are evaluated on a substantial compliance basis, such as the sufficiency of information included on nomination papers. Errors that may be corrected:

a.) Elector errors:

i. The elector wrote in a date other than the one on which he/she signed, wrote an incomplete date or left the box for the date blank.

ii. The elector used an address which does not reflect his actual residence, or wrote an incomplete address.

iii. The elector wrote in a municipality which does not reflect his actual residence.

iv. The elector failed to include a legible printed name with the signature. The elector or circulator may correct the first three errors listed above, but only the elector may correct the fourth error listed, except the elector may request assistance in both printing their name and completing an affidavit to correct the failure to include a legible printed name. b.) Certificate of Circulator errors:

The circulator failed to sign or otherwise complete the certificate, or entered inadvertently erroneous data (for instance: the circulator dated the certificate before circulation, not after). Errors in the Certificate of Circulator must be corrected by the circulator.

Errors that may not be corrected: a.) Signatures may not be added to nomination papers after the filing deadline, and may

not be added to a particular page after the certificate of circulator has been executed. (However, the date of certification may be corrected – see above.)

b.) None of the information in the heading of the nomination paper, (i.e., candidate’s

name, candidate’s address, political party represented, date of election, office sought,

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name of jurisdiction or district in which candidate seeks office), may be altered, amended, or added after circulation of the nomination paper. This is the nomination information that each signatory saw and relied upon in deciding to sign the paper.

c.) The date of signing may not be changed to a date other than the one on which the

signatory actually signed; nor may any other signatory information be changed from that which was correct at the time the signatory signed.

Attachments: Exhibit A: Nomination Paper Check in Procedures and Determination of

Sufficiency Guidelines Exhibit B: WEC Staff Memos to Challengers and Candidates

Wis. Stat. §§ 8.15, 8.21, 8.30 Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 and 2.07

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H:\Elections Commission Meetings\Open Sessions\2018 Commission Meetings\5. June 11, 2018\D.2 Nomination Paper Candidate Check In Procedures (Rev 12_2017).docx

Rev. 2017-12 -1- Wisconsin Elections Commission

Exhibit A

Nomination Paper Candidate Check-In Procedures

Front Desk Candidate Check-In

1. Ask the candidate what office they are running for and what documents they will be filing during their visit.

This information will be helpful if it is necessary to explain to them that the Elections Commission staff can assist them with their Declaration of Candidacy and nomination papers, while the Ethics Commission will need to assist them with their Campaign Registrations Statement and/or SEI.

2. Locate the Declaration of Candidacy form from the folder at the front desk in the accordion folder

If there is not a declaration of candidacy (DOC) for the candidate and either the candidate/agent didn’t bring it with them, complete the blue check-in form. These forms are located in front of DOC folder. Attach the blue form to the front of the nomination papers in the candidate folder.

If the candidate submits a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) at the same time as the nomination papers, date stamp the form, then forward to the Ethics Commission Staff. Do not enter the date the SEI is received in WisVote. Ethics Commission staff will enter the received data after reviewing the form.

3. If the candidate or representative is filing nomination papers, remind them of the maximum number of signatures for the office they are seeking and ask them to organize their petition so that they are only filing signatures up to the maximum. Any signatures over the maximum will be treated as supplemental.

If the candidate/representative has questions about this process you should call and EA specialist to speak with them and answer their questions.

4. Record the nomination paper (nom papers) information in WisVote by opening the candidate record (see above):

a. If the candidate is not in WisVote:

i. place documents in an accordion folder and get an EA specialist

b. If they have a candidate record:

i. change the nomination paper status to Submitted in the Nomination Status field

ii. Enter the approximate number of signatures in the Approximate Signatures field

iii. Enter the approximate number of nom paper pages in the Approximate Pages field

iv. If applicable, enter the number of supplemental signatures that are being submitted

v. Enter the Name of the person submitting the nom papers in the Submitted By field Do not use “Candidate” or “Candidate Representative.”

vi. Enter the Date the nom papers were submitted in the Ballot Access grid at the bottom

vii. Click “Generate Receipt” button at the top of the record to assign the candidate a receipt #

viii. Click the “Save” button to save the candidate record

5. Print and Sign the candidate forms generated from WisVote

After saving the candidate record, click the “Letters” button at the top of the candidate record

Select “Receipt and Sufficiency Form” from the list, make sure your default printing is one sided, and print

On the Nomination Paper Sufficiency form record how. the nomination papers were submitted in the “Papers Received from” section. Then initial at the receptionist spot.

Initial and date the Receptionist section of the Nomination Paper Receipt form

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6. Create a Candidate Folder using the receipt number generated from WisVote, if there are multiple elections at the same time write the election that the candidate is running in next to the receipt number.

The candidate accordion folder should include the following documents in order:

□ Blue Check-in form, if necessary

□ Nomination Paper Receipt

□ Nomination Paper Sufficiency Form

□ Declaration of Candidacy

□ Nomination Papers

7. Locate an Elections Administration Specialist and give them the folder

• If the election has a big candidate pool (like the General election of even years) then prior to the circulation period, set up a system with the EA specialist.

Election Specialist Candidate Check-In

***Elections Specialists should keep a supply of DOCs (EL-162) at their desks.

Review and Sign the Candidate forms generated from WisVote

Locate the Nomination Paper Receipt in the candidate folder

Review the Nomination Paper Receipt, looking for any missing contact information, verify that the phone number listed is correct and is the appropriate number to reach the candidate or agent

Initial the “Agency Staff” field of the Nomination Paper Receipt

Give the Nomination Paper Receipt to the candidate (which is theirs to take home) for review, the candidate should verify that all the information is correct

Initial the “Agency Staff” section of the Nomination Paper Sufficiency Form

If the SEI has not yet been filed, remind the candidate of the due date and write “not filed” on the Nomination Paper Sufficiency Form, if the SEI has been filed, write the date received on the form.

Review the Ballot Access and Candidate Information in WisVote

Open the Candidate Record in WisVote

Correct and update any missing or incorrect information in WisVote, save the candidate record after making any changes

Open the Ballot Access tab on the candidate record to view or edit the dates the Declaration of Candidacy was filed and confirm the filing date for the Campaign Registration Statement.

Review the Nomination Papers with the Candidate or Agent

Follow-Up

Remind the candidate/representative of the Candidates Tracking by Office and Nomination Paper Tracking reports posted on the agency website (updated nightly prior to the deadline)

Inform the candidate/representative that a Nomination Paper Verification letter will be mailed to the candidate after review of their nomination papers is complete

Refer the candidate to the Nomination Paper Challenges manual for information about common challenges to nomination papers and how the SEB/GAB/WEC and the courts have ruled on previous challenges.

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If the candidate/rep has questions with respect to filings for Ethics, send them back to the Front Desk to meet with their staff.

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Nomination Paper Procedures 2018 General Election

DETERMINATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF NOMINATION PAPERS

• Use a red pen to write the number of signatures counted on the upper, right-hand corner of each sheet. Using a red pen, circle any item on the nomination paper that is questioned (when a signature is not counted) or make a circle where an item is missing. Make a red check mark ( √ ) to the right of the row to indicate signatures not counted. Make a red question mark (?) to note questionable signatures that have been counted or to note omissions that do not affect the signature count on that page.

• The following is an outline of criteria for determining sufficiency of signatures on nomination

papers: 1. Top portion of paper clearly identifies the candidate, address, election date, party (or statement of

principle if independent candidate), office sought, and district. 2. Signers have provided their signature, legible printed name, street address (number and name), and

the municipality listed is within the district indicated in the header.

a. A printed name is considered “legible” if any part of it can be discerned, even if the exact

spelling is unknown. 3. Signatures are dated within the circulation period: April 15, 2018 through June 1, 2018, and on or

before the date of the certification of the circulator. 4. Certification of the circulator is properly completed (including municipality of residence), signed

and dated (month, date and year).

Scenario Answer Residential information or dates for different electors are indicated by “ditto” marks (“”)

Count the signature only if the ditto marks follow a valid address or date

Only a P.O. Box is given as the signer’s address

Count if the entire municipality is within the district. Do NOT count if the municipality is only partially within the district indicated in the header

Mailing address is not identified as a municipality

Consult the Blue Book listing of Wisconsin Post Offices. Count the signatures only if the county associated with this Post Office is entirely within this district

“Ditto” marks (“”) are used for date of last signer

Count the signature only if the previous signature provided a valid date

Date of the first or last signer is missing Do NOT count the signature

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5. Required number of valid signatures: Office Signatures Required Statewide Constitutional Office 2,000 – 4,000 Representative in Congress 1,000 – 2,000 State Senator 400 – 800 Representative to the Assembly 200 – 400

The following are examples of the most common questionable areas and the treatment for each question: Scenario Answer Date of signer is missing Count the signature only if a preceding and

subsequent valid signature provides a valid date. Bracket the signature by drawing a line connecting the previous valid signature date to the subsequent valid signature date.

Date of the first or last signer is incomplete, e.g. 5/25/20__, or only month and year is provided (mm/dd/yy is acceptable)

Do not count the signature

Address of signer is missing, but can be determined by other information provided on that nomination paper

Count the signature. Indicate where the missing information is found, circle it, and draw an arrow to the place where it should be provided

Municipality of circulator is missing Count the signatures on that page only if the municipality can be determined by information on that nomination paper, including an identical address of another signer. Indicate where the missing information is found, circle it, and draw an arrow to the place where it should be provided.

Any part of the circulator date is missing (mm/dd/yy is acceptable)

Do NOT count the signatures on the page

Circulator signed on the line that should have had the printed name

Count the signatures on that page

• After reviewing the nomination papers for sufficiency, order the pages in descending order of the

number of sufficient signatures on each page, i.e., 10’s, 9’s, 8’s, 7’s, etc. to facilitate counting. Note: Administrative rule EL 2.05 outlines the criteria for determining sufficiency of signatures on nomination papers. A copy is attached for review and information. H:\PROCEDURES\Nomination Papers\Addendum_Fall 2018 (rev. 4/2018)

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EXHIBIT B-1

MEMORANDUM

TO: Challengers to Nomination papers and other Interested Parties 2018 General Election FROM: Michael Haas, Staff Counsel Nathan W. Judnic, Senior Elections Specialist

DATE: June 1, 2018

SUBJECT: Filing Challenges to Nomination Papers

This memorandum provides information to persons who are considering filing a challenge to the nomination papers of a candidate whose papers are required to be filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. All challenges to nomination papers filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission for the 2018 General Election will be considered and determined by the Commission at its June 11, 2018 meeting. The Commission’s meeting on June 11, 2018 will begin at 10:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as a quorum is obtained) and is scheduled to be held in the Joint Committee on Finance Hearing Room, 412 East, State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. Challengers should familiarize themselves with the requirements of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 8, the statutory chapter governing nomination papers and nominations. In addition, administrative rules further explain requirements of nomination papers and the challenge procedure, which can be found in the Wisconsin Administrative Code EL §§ 2.05 - 2.07. Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 - 2.07 are the rules governing the treatment and sufficiency of nomination papers and challenges to nomination papers.

Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05 sets forth the standards for determining whether nomination papers comply with Wis. Stat. Ch.8 and Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07 sets forth the bases for challenges to those nomination papers. Both Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 and 2.07 are rules attempting to interpret and clarify statutes; they are not statutes themselves. Because Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05(4) provides that "[a]ny information on a nomination paper is entitled to a presumption of validity," any challenge to that information bears the burden of rebutting that presumption.

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Complaints challenging nomination papers are filed by complying with Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(a) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, which reads as follows:

(a) Any challenge to the sufficiency of a nomination paper shall be made by verified complaint, filed with the appropriate filing officer. The complainant shall file both an original and a copy of the challenge at the time of filing the complaint. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the failure of the complainant to provide the filing officer with a copy of the challenge complaint will not invalidate the challenge complaint. The filing officer shall make arrangements to have a copy of the challenge delivered to the challenged candidate within 24 hours of the filing of the challenge complaint. The filing officer may impose a fee for the cost of photocopying the challenge and for the cost of delivery of the challenge to the respondent. The form of the complaint and its filing shall comply with the requirements of ch. EL 20. Any challenge to the sufficiency of a nomination paper shall be filed within 3 calendar days after the filing deadline for the challenged nomination papers. The challenge shall be established by affidavit, or other supporting evidence, demonstrating a failure to comply with statutory or other legal requirements.

2018 DEADLINES1 For the 2018 General Election, the schedule for filing nomination papers and determining their validity and the validity of a challenge to them is as follows: 1. June 1, 2018 - Nomination papers must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m., (Wis. Stat. § 8.15(1)), for all nominations for the Partisan Primary (offices to be elected at the November General Election). 2. June 4, 2018 - Challenges to nomination papers must be filed not later than 4:30 p.m. (Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07). The verified complaint must be delivered to the Commission at its offices at 212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, or preferably emailed to: [email protected] not later than the prescribed time.

a. Challenges must be made by verified complaint and must establish probable cause to believe that the paper or signature challenged does not comply with Wisconsin Statutes or the rules of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. (See discussion below.)

1 Please be aware that, under Wis. Stat. § 8.15(1), Stats., for any office for which the incumbent has failed to file a Notification of Non-candidacy and has also failed to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy, a 72-hour extension of the time in which to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy for that office will be granted to any person other than the incumbent. Therefore, the deadlines set forth in this Memorandum do not apply in such circumstances and any challenges to nomination papers filed pursuant to that extension will be resolved on a case-by-case basis.

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b. The challenge should be accompanied by affidavits or other relevant documentation. Any challenge which is not established by the materials submitted as of the deadline for challenges will be denied.

3. 3 Days After Challenge Filed (June 7, 2018 is the Response Deadline if the Challenge is filed on June 4, 2018) – A challenged candidate may file a written response not later than 3 days after the challenge has been filed. They may also appear before the Commission in person to respond to the challenge. A written response should be verified and should also be accompanied by affidavits or other documentation. Just as the burden of establishing a challenge is placed upon the challenger, the burden of rebutting an established challenge is placed upon the candidate whose papers are challenged. 4. June 8-10, 2018 - The Commission’s staff will prepare a written report on the challenges and any available responses. To whatever extent possible, the Commission’s staff will contact circulators, affiants and other persons with personal knowledge of the circumstances under which the signatures were obtained. Given the time frame involved, however, staff verification will probably be limited to close cases, if at all. 5. June 11, 2018 - The Commission will meet to consider the challenges, responses and hear any oral presentations by the Commission staff, challengers, and candidates. The Commission's meeting on June 11, 2018 will begin at 10:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as a quorum is obtained) and is scheduled to be held in the Joint Committee on Finance Hearing Room, 412 East, State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin 53703.

Both the challenger and the candidate may appear before the Commissioner in person, and/or by representation, and be heard on the challenge – whether or not the candidate has filed a written response to the challenge. The challenger and the candidate will each receive 5 minutes for his or her presentation to the Commission.

DISCUSSION All challenges to nomination papers must be in the form of a verified complaint. Any challenge which is not in the form of a verified complaint will not be considered by the Commission and will be returned to the complainant by the Commission’s staff. A verified complaint is a complaint that the complainant swears, under oath, is true based on the personal knowledge or information and belief of the complainant. The oath must be sworn to before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths. Nomination paper challenge complaints should also follow the methodology provided below: All challenges must refer to the nomination paper page number as shown on the nomination papers filed with the WEC for each nomination paper, any part of which is challenged. If a nomination paper page does not have a page number, contact the Commission’s staff to establish a number for that page. (For instance: John Smith. Page 1 or Tom Jones Pages 3-12 and 15-23, etc.)

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To be considered by the Commission, a complaint/challenge must establish probable cause to believe that a violation of election law has occurred. The "probable cause" requirement means that a complaint must allege facts, which, if true, would constitute a violation of Wisconsin's elections (not campaign finance) statutes. In the case of challenges to nomination papers, the complaint must allege a violation of Wis. Stats. ch.8, the statutory chapter governing nominations for the General Election ballot. According to Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05(4) and 2.07(3)(a): "Any information which appears on a nomination paper is entitled to a presumption of validity," and "[t]he burden is on the challenger to establish any insufficiency. If the challenger establishes that the information on the nomination paper is insufficient, the burden is on the challenged candidate to establish its sufficiency. The invalidity or disqualification of one or more signatures on a nomination paper shall not affect the validity of any other signatures on that paper." New grounds for a challenge which are not raised in an initial complaint, and which are not raised until after the deadline for filing a challenge, will not be considered by the Commission. Grounds which are alleged in a timely-filed complaint, but which are based on information and sworn statements to be provided after the deadline for filing challenges to nomination papers also will not be considered. Challengers should be aware that signatures which have been questioned and not counted by the Commission staff may be the subject of "rehabilitation." Rehabilitation means that the candidate may have subsequently corrected the deficiency and thereby added the "rehabilitated" signature(s) to the candidate's total number of qualifying signatures. Consequently, challengers cannot rely on staff disqualification of signatures as a final determination and must raise any challenges to such signatures in the same time period in which all other challenges are required to be raised. Challengers should also be aware that nomination paper challenges are political activity and may not be researched and/or prepared by State employees on State time. Challenges may be made to an entire page or series of pages of a nomination paper, and challenges may also be made to individual signatures on a nomination paper page. The Commission has published a manual titled “Common Nomination Paper Challenges,” which generally outlines the challenge process, but also includes prior Commission decisions on common challenges. This manual can be found here: http://elections.wi.gov/publications/manuals/common-nomination-paper-challenges I. Challenges to a whole paper (or series of papers) The first part of any challenge to nomination papers should consist of challenges (if any) to a whole paper, or a group of papers that have the same deficiency in the composition of

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the paper. Challenges to a whole paper consist of two categories: (A.) Challenges to the heading of the nomination paper and (B.) challenges to the certification of the circulator. Challenges to an entire page or to a group of pages, because of a deficiency (or deficiencies) in the heading or in the certificate of the circulator, should include a copy of at least one of the pages with the deficiency (or deficiencies) circled and, again, must refer, by page number, to the page or pages challenged. (For instance: John Smith pages 1 through 27 fail to name the candidate or Tom Jones pages 2,3,6-11 &15-19 fail to identify the office sought, and pages 5-23 fail to contain the signature of the circulator, etc.)

A. Challenges to the heading of the nomination paper Wis. Stat. § 8.15(5)(a) and (b) requires that the heading of a nomination paper contain the following:

a) Each nomination paper shall have substantially the following words

printed at the top:

I, the undersigned, request that the name of (insert candidate's last name plus first name, nickname or initial, and middle name, former legal surname, nickname or middle initial or initials if desired, but no other abbreviations or titles) residing at (insert candidate's street address) be placed on the ballot at the (general or special) election to be held on (date of election) as a candidate representing the (name of party) so that voters will have the opportunity to vote for (him or her) for the office of (name of office). I am eligible to vote in (name of jurisdiction or district in which candidate seeks office). I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office at this election.

(b) Each candidate shall include his or her mailing address on the candidate's nomination papers.

What the statute requires, but does not say, is that the heading must be substantially complete before the nomination paper is circulated. Otherwise, the signers would have no knowledge of what they were signing and that would render their signatures meaningless. Therefore, none of the information in the heading of the nomination paper, (i.e., candidate’s name, candidate’s address, political party represented, date of election, office sought, name of jurisdiction or district in which candidate seeks office), may be altered, amended, or added after circulation of the nomination paper. A challenge to the heading of a nomination paper should identify the page or pages (by number) and the defect or deficiency in the heading.

B. Challenges to the certification of the circulator

In most, if not all, cases, defects in the certificate of the circulator may be "repaired" by a correcting affidavit of the circulator -- because the defect has no effect on the validity of the signatures or on the information presented to the signatories when they signed.

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Defects in the heading of a nomination paper, however, may not be “repaired” or altered after the paper has been circulated. The Commission ultimately decides whether the header of a nomination paper substantially complied with the requirements set forth in the statute.

II. Challenges to Individual Signatures The second part of any challenge to nomination papers consists of challenges (if any) to individual signatures. Challenges to individual signatures on various pages should include a copy of each and every page on which one or more signatures are challenged. Each page should be numbered as described above and the challenge should refer to the signature(s) challenged, by page and line number. (For instance: John Smith Page 3, Line 6 - the address of the signatory is outside the XX Assembly District.) Challenges to individual signatures, like any other challenge, must be based on the personal knowledge of the complainant or that of a person whose affidavit or sworn statement accompanies the challenge. Therefore, as an example, a challenge to the eligibility to sign of various signers of a nomination paper, based on the non-residency of those signers, must be accompanied by a map of the district showing their address to be outside the district; or by a signed statement from the election official (municipal clerk or deputy clerk) whose responsibility it is to determine the residency of electors of the district. The allegation by the complainant – that the signers are not residents of the district - without the attached map or statement from the election official, or other corroborating forensic evidence, is not sufficient to show probable cause. If you have any questions about the Commission’s meeting to consider the challenges to nomination papers, please contact Michael Haas at 608-266-0136 ([email protected]) or Nathan W. Judnic at 608-267-0953 ([email protected]). Relevant Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Provisions: Wis. Stat. Ch. 8: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/8 Wis. Adm. Code EL Ch. 2: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/el/2

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EXHIBIT B-2

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Candidates Subject to a Nomination Papers Challenge 2018 General Election FROM: Michael Haas, Staff Counsel

Nathan W. Judnic, Senior Elections Specialist

DATE: June 1, 2018 SUBJECT: Response Procedures - Candidates Subject to Nomination Papers Challenge

This memorandum concerns candidates whose nomination papers have been challenged and discusses the procedure to be followed in responding to that challenge before the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the requirements of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 8, the statutory chapter governing nomination papers and nominations. In addition, administrative rules further explain requirements of nomination papers and the challenge procedure, which can be found in the Wisconsin Administrative Code EL §§ 2.05 - 2.07. Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 - 2.07 are the rules governing the treatment and sufficiency of nomination papers and challenges to nomination papers. Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05 sets forth the standards for determining whether nomination papers comply with Wis. Stat. Ch. 8 and Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07 sets forth the bases for challenges to those nomination papers. Both Wis. Adm. Code EL §§ 2.05 and 2.07 are rules attempting to interpret and clarify statutes; they are not statutes themselves. Because Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05(4) provides that "[a]ny information on a nomination paper is entitled to a presumption of validity," any challenge to that information bears the burden of rebutting that presumption. All challenges to nomination papers filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission for the 2018 General Election will be considered and determined by the Commission at its June 11, 2018 meeting. The Commission’s meeting on June 11, 2018 will begin at 10:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as a quorum is obtained) and is scheduled to be held in the Joint Committee on Finance Hearing Room, 412 East, State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. The Commission intends to hear all challenges on June 11, 2018.

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Both the challenger and the candidate may appear before the Commission in person, and/or by representation, and be heard on the challenge. The challenger and the candidate will each receive 5 minutes for his or her presentation. A challenged candidate may respond to a challenge by appearing before the Commission at its June 11, 2018 meeting even if the candidate has not filed a verified written response. A challenged candidate may file a verified written response to a challenge. Written verified responses are due not later than 4:30 p.m., 3 days after the challenge to your nomination papers is filed pursuant to Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(b).

Just as all challenges to nomination papers must be in the form of a verified complaint, a written response to a challenge should also be verified. A verified response is a response that the respondent (or other affiant) swears, under oath, is true based on the personal knowledge or information and belief of the respondent (or other affiant). The oath must be sworn to before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths. In addition to filing a written response, a challenged candidate may appear in person, or by representation, before the Commission to explain why the challenge ought to be rejected. Responses are filed by delivering a copy, or preferably emailing it, to the Wisconsin Elections Commission at its offices at 212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (email: [email protected]) and by delivering and/or emailing a copy to the complainant who has challenged your nomination papers. If the response is emailed, please identify it as a challenge response in the subject line of the email. The response must contain a statement that a copy of the response has been served on, mailed, or emailed to the complainant. Due to the short timeframes involved, it is important that candidates provide a copy of their response to the complainant at the same time it is filed with the Commission. Under the Wisconsin Elections Commission rule, Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.05(4), Wis. Adm. Code, some, not all, nomination paper deficiencies may be “repaired” or “rehabilitated” by a correcting affidavit of the circulator, the signatory or the candidate:

(4) Any information which appears on a nomination paper is entitled to a presumption of validity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, errors in information contained in a nomination paper, committed by either a signer or a circulator, may be corrected by an affidavit of the circulator, an affidavit of the candidate, or an affidavit of a person who signed the nomination paper. The person giving the correcting affidavit shall have personal knowledge of the correct information and the correcting affidavit shall be filed with the filing officer not later than three calendar days after the applicable statutory due date for the nomination papers.

To determine whether the deficiencies that are alleged to exist in a challenged candidate’s nomination papers may be “repaired” by affidavit, the candidate may contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission at (608) 266-8005. Nomination papers may be divided into three sections: The Header, in which the candidate, the party, the office sought, and the date of

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the election are identified; the Signatory section, in which the district’s electors affix and date their signature and address; and the Certificate of Circulator, in which the circulator of the paper certifies the facts of circulation and affixes and dates his or her signature. Only defects or deficiencies in the Signatory section and the Certificate of Circulator, and not deficiencies in the Header, may be “repaired” or “rehabilitated” by affidavit. Correcting affidavits “repairing” or “rehabilitating” deficiencies raised by the complaint, must be received by the Commission by the due date for the response to the complaint (within 3 calendar days of the challenge being filed, Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(b)). The deadline for challenges to nomination papers that are filed with the WEC is set forth in Wis. Adm. Code EL § 2.07(2)(a), and is 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018. New grounds for a challenge which were not raised in an initial complaint and which were raised after 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, will not be considered by the Commission. Grounds which are alleged based on information and sworn statements provided after 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, also will not be considered.

A written response to a challenge should identify the nomination paper page and line number of the signature that has been challenged and must rebut the reasons for the challenge. (For instance: the signature on nomination paper Page #2, Line 7, which has been challenged as outside the circulation period was actually obtained on May 30, 2018 – see the attached affidavit of the signatory, Mary Jones.) If you have any questions about the Commission’s meeting to consider the challenges to nomination papers, please contact Michael Haas at 608-266-0136 ([email protected]) or Nathan W. Judnic at 608-267-0953 ([email protected]). Relevant Resources: Wis. Stat. Ch. 8: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/8 Wis. Adm. Code EL Ch. 2: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/el/2 Common Nomination Paper Challenges Manual: http://elections.wi.gov/publications/manuals/common-nomination-paper-challenges

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Nomination Paper Review – Relevant Statutes

8.15 Nominations for partisan primary. (1) Nomination papers may be circulated no sooner than April 15 preceding the general election and

may be filed no later than 5 p.m. on June 1 preceding the partisan primary, except as authorized in this subsection. If an incumbent fails to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy by 5 p.m. on June 1 preceding the partisan primary, all candidates for the office held by the incumbent, other than the incumbent, may file nomination papers no later than 72 hours after the latest time prescribed in this subsection. No extension of the time for filing nomination papers applies if the incumbent files written notification with the filing officer or agency with whom nomination papers are filed for the office which the incumbent holds, no later than 5 p.m. on the 2nd Friday preceding the latest time prescribed in this subsection for filing nomination papers, that the incumbent is not a candidate for reelection to his or her office, and the incumbent does not file nomination papers for that office within the time prescribed in this subsection. Only those candidates for whom nomination papers containing the necessary signatures acquired within the allotted time and filed before the deadline may have their names appear on the official partisan primary ballot.

(2) Only one signature per person for the same office is valid. In addition to his or her signature, in order for the signature to be valid, each signer of a nomination paper shall legibly print his or her name in a space provided next to his or her signature and shall list his or her municipality of residence for voting purposes, the street and number, if any, on which the signer resides, and the date of signing.

(3) All signers on each separate nomination paper for all state offices, county offices, and the offices of U.S. senator and representative in congress shall reside in the jurisdiction or district which the candidate named on the paper will represent, if elected.

(4) (a) The certification of a qualified circulator stating his or her residence with street and number, if

any, shall appear at the bottom of each nomination paper, stating he or she personally circulated the nomination paper and personally obtained each of the signatures; he or she knows they are electors of the ward, aldermanic district, municipality or county, as the nomination papers require; he or she knows they signed the paper with full knowledge of its content; he or she knows their respective residences given; he or she knows each signer signed on the date stated opposite his or her name; and, that he or she, the circulator, is a qualified elector of this state, or if not a qualified elector of this state, is a U.S. citizen age 18 or older who, if he or she were a resident of this state, would not be disqualified from voting under s. 6.03; that he or she intends to support the candidate; and that he or she is aware that falsifying the certification is punishable under s. 12.13 (3) (a). The circulator shall indicate the date that he or she makes the certification next to his or her signature. The certification may be made by the candidate or any qualified circulator.

(b) Nomination papers shall be accompanied by a declaration of candidacy under s. 8.21. If a candidate for state or local office has not filed a registration statement under s. 11.0202 (1) (a) at the time he or she files nomination papers, the candidate shall file the statement with the papers. A candidate for state office shall also file a statement of economic interests with the ethics commission under s. 19.43 (4) no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd day following the last day for filing nomination papers under sub. (1), or no later than 4:30 p.m. on the next business day after the last day whenever that candidate is granted an extension of time for filing nomination papers under sub. (1).

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(5) (a) Each nomination paper shall have substantially the following words printed at the top: I, the undersigned, request that the name of (insert candidate's last name plus first name, nickname or

initial, and middle name, former legal surname, nickname or middle initial or initials if desired, but no other abbreviations or titles) residing at (insert candidate's street address) be placed on the ballot at the (general or special) election to be held on (date of election) as a candidate representing the (name of party) so that voters will have the opportunity to vote for (him or her) for the office of (name of office). I am eligible to vote in (name of jurisdiction or district in which candidate seeks office). I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office at this election.

(b) Each candidate shall include his or her mailing address on the candidate's nomination papers. (6) The number of required signatures on nomination papers shall be as follows: (a) For statewide offices, not less than 2,000 nor more than 4,000 electors. (b) For representatives in congress, not less than 1,000 nor more than 2,000 electors. (c) For state senators, not less than 400 nor more than 800 electors. (d) For representatives to the assembly, not less than 200 nor more than 400 electors. (dm) For district attorneys, not less than 500 nor more than 1,000 electors in prosecutorial units over

100,000 population and not less than 200 nor more than 400 electors in prosecutorial units of 100,000 population or less.

(e) For county offices, not less than 500 nor more than 1,000 electors in counties over 100,000 population and not less than 200 nor more than 400 electors in counties of 100,000 population or less.

(7) A candidate may not run in more than one party primary at the same time. No filing official may accept nomination papers for the same person in the same election for more than one party. A person who files nomination papers as the candidate of a recognized political party may not file nomination papers as an independent candidate for the same office at the same election.

(8) Nomination papers shall be filed: (a) For state offices and the offices of U.S. senator and representative in congress, in the office of the

commission. (b) For county offices, in the office of the county clerk or board of election commissioners.

History: 1971 c. 304 ss. 13, 29 (1), (2); 1973 c. 334 s. 57; 1977 c. 107, 427; 1979 c. 249, 260, 311; 1983 a. 29, 484; 1985 a. 304;

1989 a. 31; 1993 a. 140, 213, 266; 1999 a. 182; 2001 a. 109; 2005 a. 451; 2007 a. 1; 2011 a. 32, 75; 2013 a. 160; 2015 a. 117;

2015 a. 118 ss. 99, 266 (10); 2017 a. 365 s. 111; 2017 a. 366.

Cross-reference: See also ss. EL 2.09, 2.11, and 6.04, Wis. adm. code.

The ban on multiple party nominations under sub. (7) does not burden the associational rights of political parties and is justified by

compelling state interests. Swamp v. Kennedy, 950 F.2d 383 (1991).

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8.21 Declaration of candidacy. (1) Each candidate, except a candidate for presidential elector under s. 8.20 (2) (d), shall file a

declaration of candidacy, no later than the latest time provided for filing nomination papers under s. 8.10 (2) (a), 8.15 (1), 8.20 (8) (a) or 8.50 (3) (a), or the time provided under s. 8.16 (2) or 8.35 (2) (c). A candidate shall file the declaration with the officer or agency with which nomination papers are filed for the office that the candidate seeks, or if nomination papers are not required, with the clerk or board of election commissioners of the jurisdiction in which the candidate seeks office.

(2) The declaration of candidacy shall be sworn to before any officer authorized to administer oaths. The declaration shall contain the name of the candidate in the form specified under s. 8.10 (2) (b) for candidates for nonpartisan office or s. 8.15 (5) (a) or 8.20 (2) (a) for candidates for partisan office and shall state all of the following:

(a) That the signer is a candidate for a named office. (b) That the signer meets, or will at the time he or she assumes office meet, applicable age,

citizenship, residency, or voting qualification requirements, if any, prescribed by the constitutions and laws of the United States and of this state.

(c) That the signer will otherwise qualify for office if nominated and elected. (3) The declaration of candidacy shall include the candidate's name in the form in which it will

appear on the ballot. (4) Each candidate for state and local office shall include in the declaration of candidacy all of the

following: (a) A statement that the candidate has not been convicted of any misdemeanor designated under state

or federal law as a violation of the public trust or any felony for which the candidate has not been pardoned.

(b) A statement that discloses the candidate's municipality of residence for voting purposes, and the street and number, if any, on which the candidate resides.

(5) The declaration of candidacy is valid with or without the seal of the officer who administers the oath.

(6) A candidate for state or local office shall file an amended declaration of candidacy under oath with the same officer or agency if any information contained in the declaration of candidacy changes at any time after the original declaration of candidacy is filed and before the candidate assumes office or is defeated for election or nomination.

History: 1983 a. 484 s. 94; 1985 a. 304; 1987 a. 391; 1993 a. 140; 1999 a. 182; 2001 a. 109; 2005 a. 149.

Cross-reference: See also s. EL 6.04, Wis. adm. code.

A candidate for election to Congress need not be a resident of the district at the time he or she files nomination papers and executes

the declaration of intent to accept the office if elected. A candidate for Congress must be an inhabitant of the state at the time of

election. 61 Atty. Gen. 155.

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8.30 Candidates ineligible for ballot placement. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the official or agency with whom declarations of

candidacy are required to be filed may refuse to place the candidate's name on the ballot if any of the following apply:

(a) The nomination papers are not prepared, signed, and executed as required under this chapter. (b) It conclusively appears, either on the face of the nomination papers offered for filing, or by

admission of the candidate or otherwise, that the candidate is ineligible to be nominated or elected. (c) The candidate, if elected, could not qualify for the office sought within the time allowed by law

for qualification because of age, residence, or other impediment. (2) If no registration statement has been filed by or on behalf of a candidate for state or local office

in accordance with s. 11.0202 (1) (a) by the applicable deadline for filing nomination papers by such candidate, or the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy for an office for which nomination papers are not filed, the name of the candidate may not appear on the ballot. This subsection may not be construed to exempt a candidate from applicable penalties if he or she files a registration statement later than the time prescribed in s. 11.0202 (1) (a).

(2m) The official or agency with whom nomination papers and declarations of candidacy are required to be filed shall not place a candidate's name on the ballot if the candidate's name is ineligible for ballot placement under s. 5.05 (2m) (d) 2., 15.61 (3), or 19.49 (2) (c) 2.

(3) The official or agency with whom declarations of candidacy are required to be filed may not place a candidate's name on the ballot if the official or agency is prohibited from doing so under s. 19.43 (4) or an ordinance adopted under s. 19.59 (3) (b).

(4) The official or agency with whom a declaration of candidacy is required to be filed may not place a candidate's name on the ballot if the candidate fails to file a declaration of candidacy within the time prescribed under s. 8.21.

History: 1975 c. 93; 1979 c. 120, 328; 1979 c. 355 ss. 28, 29; 1983 a. 484; 1985 a. 304; 1987 a. 391; 2001 a. 109; 2005 a. 149, 177;

2007 a. 1; 2015 a. 117, 118.

Cross-reference: See also ss. EL 2.09 and 2.11, Wis. adm. code.

A petitioner who timely filed with the county clerk rather than with the elections board under s. 8.10 (6) (a) is barred from the ballot.

State ex rel. Ahlgrimm v. State Elections Board, 82 Wis. 2d 585, 263 N.W.2d 152 (1978).

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1 EL 2.07ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Published under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats., by the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page

is the date the chapter was last published. Register June 2016 No. 726

Chapter EL 2

ELECTION RELATED PETITIONS

EL 2.05 Treatment and sufficiency of nomination papers.

EL 2.07 Challenges to nomination papers.

EL 2.09 Treatment and sufficiency of election petitions.

EL 2.11 Challenges to election petitions.

Note: Chapter ElBd 2 was renumbered chapter GAB 2 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1.,Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2. and 7., Stats., Register April2008 No. 628. Chapter GAB 2 was renumbered Chapter EL 2 under s. 13.92 (4)(b) 1., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.

EL 2.05 Treatment and sufficiency of nominationpapers. (1) Each candidate for public office has the responsibil-ity to assure that his or her nomination papers are prepared, circu-lated, signed, and filed in compliance with statutory and other le-gal requirements.

(2) In order to be timely filed, all nomination papers shall bein the physical possession of the filing officer by the statutorydeadline. Each of the nomination papers shall be numbered, be-fore they are filed, and the numbers shall be assigned sequentially,beginning with the number “1”. Notwithstanding any other provi-sion of this chapter, the absence of a page number will not invali-date the signatures on that page.

(3) The filing officer shall review all nomination papers filedwith it, up to the maximum number permitted, to determine the fa-cial sufficiency of the papers filed. Where circumstances and thetime for review permit, the filing officer may consult maps, direc-tories and other extrinsic evidence to ascertain the correctness andsufficiency of information on a nomination paper.

(4) Any information which appears on a nomination paper isentitled to a presumption of validity. Notwithstanding any otherprovision of this chapter, errors in information contained in anomination paper, committed by either a signer or a circulator,may be corrected by an affidavit of the circulator, an affidavit ofthe candidate, or an affidavit of a person who signed the nomina-tion paper. The person giving the correcting affidavit shall havepersonal knowledge of the correct information and the correctingaffidavit shall be filed with the filing officer not later than threecalendar days after the applicable statutory due date for the nomi-nation papers.

(5) Where any required item of information on a nominationpaper is incomplete, the filing officer shall accept the informationas complete if there has been substantial compliance with the law.

(6) Nomination papers shall contain at least the minimum re-quired number of signatures from the circuit, county, district orjurisdiction which the candidate seeks to represent.

(7) The filing officer shall accept nomination papers whichcontain biographical data or campaign advertising. The disclaim-er specified in s. 11.1303 (2), Stats., is not required on any nomina-tion paper.

(8) An elector shall sign his or her own name unless unable todo so because of physical disability. An elector unable to sign be-cause of physical disability shall be present when another personsigns on behalf of the disabled elector and shall specifically autho-rize the signing.

(9) A person may not sign for his or her spouse, or for any oth-er person, even when they have been given a power of attorney bythat person, unless sub. (8) applies.

(10) The signature of a married woman shall be counted whenshe uses her husband’s first name instead of her own.

(11) Only one signature per person for the same office is valid.Where an elector is entitled to vote for more than one candidatefor the same office, a person may sign the nomination papers of

as many candidates for the same office as the person is entitled tovote for at the election.

(12) A complete address, including municipality of residencefor voting purposes, and the street and number, if any, of the resi-dence, (or a postal address if it is located in the jurisdiction that thecandidate seeks to represent), shall be listed for each signature ona nomination paper.

(13) A signature shall be counted when identical residentialinformation or dates for different electors are indicated by dittomarks.

(14) No signature on a nomination paper shall be counted un-less the elector who circulated the nomination paper completesand signs the certificate of circulator and does so after, not before,the paper is circulated. No signature may be counted when the res-idency of the circulator cannot be determined by the informationgiven on the nomination paper.

(15) An individual signature on a nomination paper may notbe counted when any of the following occur:

(a) The date of the signature is missing, unless the date can bedetermined by reference to the dates of other signatures on the pa-per.

(b) The signature is dated after the date of certification con-tained in the certificate of circulator.

(c) The address of the signer is missing or incomplete, unlessresidency can be determined by the information provided on thenomination paper.

(d) The signature is that of an individual who is not 18 yearsof age at the time the paper is signed. An individual who will notbe 18 years of age until the subject election is not eligible to signa nomination paper for that election.

(e) The signature is that of an individual who has been adjudi-cated not to be a qualified elector on the grounds of incompetencyor limited competency as provided in s. 6.03 (3), Stats., or is thatof an individual who was not, for any other reason, a qualifiedelector at the time of signing the nomination paper.

(16) After a nomination paper has been filed, no signaturemay be added or removed. After a nomination paper has beensigned, but before it has been filed, a signature may be removedby the circulator. The death of a signer after a nomination paperhas been signed does not invalidate the signature.

(17) This section is promulgated pursuant to the direction ofs. 8.07, Stats., and is to be used by election officials in determiningthe validity of all nomination papers and the signatures on thosepapers.

History: Emerg. cr. 8−9−74; cr. Register, November, 1974, No. 227, eff. 12−1−74;emerg. r. and recr. eff. 12−16−81; emerg. r. and recr. eff. 6−1−84; cr. Register, Novem-ber, 1984, No. 347, eff. 12−1−84; r. and recr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff.2−1−94; CR 00−153: am. (2), (4), and (14), r. (15), renum. (16), (17), and (18) to be(15), (16) and (17), and am. (15) (b) as renum., Register September 2001 No. 549,eff. 10−1−01; correction in (7) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June2016 No. 726.

EL 2.07 Challenges to nomination papers. (1) Theelections commission shall review any verified complaint con-cerning the sufficiency of nomination papers of a candidate forstate office that is filed with the elections commission under ss.5.05 and 5.06, Stats.; and the local filing officer shall review anyverified complaint concerning the sufficiency of nominationpapers of a candidate for local office that is filed with the local fil-

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2 EL 2.07 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Published under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats., by the Legislative Reference Bureau.

Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page

is the date the chapter was last published.Register June 2016 No. 726

ing officer under s. 8.07, Stats. The filing officer shall apply thestandards in s. EL 2.05 to determine the sufficiency of nominationpapers, including consulting extrinsic sources of evidence unders. EL 2.05 (3).

(2) (a) Any challenge to the sufficiency of a nomination papershall be made by verified complaint, filed with the appropriate fil-ing officer. The complainant shall file both an original and a copyof the challenge at the time of filing the complaint. Notwithstand-ing any other provision of this chapter, the failure of the complain-ant to provide the filing officer with a copy of the challenge com-plaint will not invalidate the challenge complaint. The filingofficer shall make arrangements to have a copy of the challengedelivered to the challenged candidate within 24 hours of the filingof the challenge complaint. The filing officer may impose a feefor the cost of photocopying the challenge and for the cost of de-livery of the challenge to the respondent. The form of the com-plaint and its filing shall comply with the requirements of ch. EL20. Any challenge to the sufficiency of a nomination paper shallbe filed within 3 calendar days after the filing deadline for thechallenged nomination papers. The challenge shall be establishedby affidavit, or other supporting evidence, demonstrating a failureto comply with statutory or other legal requirements.

(b) The response to a challenge to nomination papers shall befiled, by the candidate challenged, within 3 calendar days of thefiling of the challenge and shall be verified. After the deadline forfiling a response to a challenge, but not later than the date for certi-fying candidates to the ballot, the elections commission or thelocal filing officer shall decide the challenge with or without ahearing.

(3) (a) The burden is on the challenger to establish any insuffi-ciency. If the challenger establishes that the information on thenomination paper is insufficient, the burden is on the challengedcandidate to establish its sufficiency. The invalidity or disqualifi-cation of one or more signatures on a nomination paper shall notaffect the validity of any other signatures on that paper.

(b) If a challenger establishes that an elector signed the nomi-nation papers of a candidate more than once or signed the nomina-tion papers of more than one candidate for the same office, the 2ndand subsequent signatures may not be counted. The burden ofproving that the second and subsequent signatures are that of thesame person and are invalid is on the challenger.

(c) If a challenger establishes that the date of a signature, or theaddress of the signer, is not valid, the signature may not becounted.

(d) Challengers are not limited to the categories set forth inpars. (a) and (b).

(4) The filing officer shall examine any evidence offered bythe parties when reviewing a complaint challenging the sufficien-cy of the nomination papers of a candidate for state or local office.The burden of proof applicable to establishing or rebutting a chal-lenge is clear and convincing evidence.

(5) Where it is alleged that the signer or circulator of a nomi-nation paper does not reside in the district in which the candidatebeing nominated seeks office, the challenger may attempt to es-tablish the geographical location of an address indicated on a

nomination paper, by providing district maps, or by providing astatement from a postmaster or other public official.

History: Emerg. cr. 8−9−74; cr. Register, November, 1974, No. 227, eff. 12−1−74;emerg. r. and recr. eff. 12−16−81; emerg. r. and recr. eff. 6−1−84; cr. Register, Novem-ber, 1984, No. 347, eff. 12−1−84; emerg. am. (1), (4) to (6), eff. 6−1−86; am. (1), (4)to (6), Register, November, 1986, No. 371, eff. 12−1−86; r. and recr. Register, Janu-ary, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2−1−94; CR 00−153: am. (2) (a) and (b), Register September2001 No. 549, eff. 10−1−01; reprinted to restore dropped copy in (2) (b), RegisterDecember 2001 No. 552; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Reg-ister April 2008 No. 628; correction in (1), (2) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6.,Stats., and correction in (1), (2) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., RegisterJune 2016 No. 726.

EL 2.09 Treatment and sufficiency of election peti-tions. (1) Except as expressly provided herein, the standardsestablished in s. EL 2.05 for determining the treatment and suffi-ciency of nomination papers are incorporated by reference into,and are made a part of, this section.

(2) In order to be timely filed, all petitions required to complywith s. 8.40, Stats., and required by statute or other law to be filedby a time certain, shall be in the physical possession of the filingofficer not later than the time set by that statute or other law.

(3) All petitions shall contain at least the number of signa-tures, from the election district in which the petition was circu-lated, equal to the minimum required by the statute or other lawestablishing the right to petition.

(4) Only one signature per person for the same petition, is val-id.

(5) This section applies to all petitions which are required tocomply with s. 8.40, Stats., including recall petitions, and to anyother petition whose filing would require a governing body to calla referendum election.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2−1−94; correction in (1)made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.

EL 2.11 Challenges to election petitions. (1) Exceptas expressly provided herein, the standards established in s. EL2.07 for determining challenges to the sufficiency of nominationpapers apply equally to determining challenges to the sufficiencyof petitions required to comply with s. 8.40, Stats., including recallpetitions, and to any other petition whose filing requires a govern-ing body to call a referendum election.

(2) (a) Any challenge to the sufficiency of a petition requiredto comply with s. 8.40, Stats., shall be made by verified complaintfiled with the appropriate filing officer. The form of the com-plaint, the filing of the complaint and the legal sufficiency of thecomplaint shall comply with the requirements of ch. EL 20; theprocedure for resolving the complaint, including filing deadlines,shall be governed by this section and not by ch. EL 20.

(b) The complaint challenging a petition shall be in the physi-cal possession of the filing officer within the time set by the statuteor other law governing the petition being challenged or, if no timelimit is specifically provided by statute or other law, within 10days after the day that the petition is filed.

(3) The response to a challenge to a petition shall be filed with-in the time set by the statute or other law governing that petitionor, if no time limit is specifically provided by statute or other law,within 5 days of the filing of the challenge to that petition. Afterthe deadline for filing a response to a challenge, the filing officershall decide the challenge with or without a hearing.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2−1−94; correction in (1), (2)(a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.

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MEMORANDUM

DATE: For the June 11, 2018 Commission Meeting TO: Members, Wisconsin Elections Commission FROM: Meagan Wolfe Interim Administrator, Wisconsin Elections Commission Prepared and Presented by: Diane Lowe, Lead Elections Specialist SUBJECT: Ballot Access for the 2018 General Election This memorandum presents a summary of important and noteworthy information regarding candidates requesting ballot access for the 2018 General Election. Summary The nomination paper filing deadline for the 2018 General Election for state constitutional, congressional, legislative and county partisan offices was 5:00 pm on Friday, June 1, 2018. 390 candidates applied to run in the election. 75 of those candidates ultimately did not submit any nomination papers. Two incumbents registered for the election, but later filed notifications of noncandidacy. Two incumbents failed to timely file notifications of noncandidacy and subsequently did not file ballot access documents. A total of three hundred fifteen (315) candidates filed nomination papers with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The first day to circulate nomination papers was Sunday, April 15, 2018, and the first set of papers was filed on April 18th.

The number of sets of papers received by week is set out below:

Week of… Sets of Papers April 15th 1 April 22nd 2 April 29th 3 May 6th 14 May 13th 17 May 20th 93 May 29th & 30th 74 May 31st 60 June 1st deadline 51__

315

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Ballot Access for the 2018 General Election For the June 11, 2018 Commission Meeting Page 2

Notifications of Noncandidacy

Fifteen (15) incumbents filed notifications of noncandidacy with the Elections Division by the Friday, May 18, 2018 deadline. These were incumbents who were not seeking re-election to their currently held office. Two incumbents did not timely file either nomination papers or a notification of noncandidacy, which resulted in a 72-hour extension for the offices of Representative to the Assembly, Districts 16 and 59. No candidates filed for during the extension period which expired at 5 p.m. on Monday June 4th. A listing of candidates who filed notifications of noncandidacy is included with this memo.

Nomination Paper Review

In reviewing the nomination papers, staff examined each candidate’s submission to determine that it contained a valid number of signatures for the office.

• Candidates for Statewide offices, including United States Senator, must file a minimum of2,000 valid signatures of qualified electors of the state to qualify for ballot access. Wis. Stat. §8.15 (6)(a).

• Candidates for Representative in Congress must file a minimum of 1,000 valid signatures ofqualified electors from the district to qualify for ballot access. Wis. Stat. § 8.15(6)(b).

• Candidates for State Senator must file a minimum of 400 valid signatures of qualified electorsfrom the district to qualify for ballot access. Wis. Stat. § 8.15 (6)(c).

• Candidates for Representative to the Assembly must file a minimum of 200 valid signatures ofqualified electors from the district to qualify for ballot access. Wis. Stat. § 8.15(6)(d).

In addition to filing sufficient nomination paper signatures, each state candidate is also required to file a Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1), Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162) with the WEC, and a Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) with the Ethics Commission in order to qualify for ballot access. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.05(2g), 8.21, 19.43(4). For the 2018 Fall Elections, Statements of Economic Interests were due at the Ethics Commission office by Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. If a 2018 Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) was already filed with the Ethics Commission for another purpose, that SEI was used to fulfill the filing requirement.

Federal candidates are only required to file a Declaration of Candidacy in addition to their nomination papers. Wis. Stat. § 8.21.

Failure to file any required ballot access document prevents the candidate’s name from appearing on the ballot. Wis. Stat. § 8.30. Staff used the guidance provided in Wis. Admin. Code EL § 2.05 to review the nomination papers submitted to determine if a given signature was facially valid. No affirmative steps were taken to find and eliminate duplicate signatures

or signatures from individuals who are ineligible to vote due to age, residency, citizenship, or other disqualifying factors. However, signatures were struck for a variety of issues including incomplete addresses, dates, illegible printed name or an incomplete certification of the circulator.

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It has been the policy of the staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and its predecessor agency, the Government Accountability Board, to review all nomination papers and determine sufficiency within 24 hours of submission. Further, for papers received on deadline day, a determination regarding sufficiency was either made before staff retired for the evening or on the Saturday morning following the Friday deadline. Staff made determinations with respect to sufficiency within 24 hours in all cases.

In total, staff reviewed roughly 252,804 signatures. Staff made use of temporary services personnel to provide the necessary capacity to review nomination papers and determine sufficiency within 24 hours.

By the deadline for filing nomination papers, 137 candidates had also filed additional nomination papers or correcting affidavits to supplement their original filing.

Irregularities in Ballot Access Documents Not Affecting Ballot Status

During review of nomination papers and other ballot access documents, WEC staff identified the following irregularities, none of which affected ballot status:

Name of Office Sought

• Staff allowed for irregularities in listing office titles, such as “Assembly,” “StateAssembly,” “State Representative,” “Assembly Seat,” “Senate,” “Senator,” “Member ofCongress,” “House of Representatives” and “Treasurer.”

Election Date

• Staff identified candidates who used the primary date of August 14, 2018 or 8/14/18. Inall cases, staff determined that the electors understood the nomination papers were for thefall 2018 general election.

Declaration of Candidacy Issues

• Two assembly candidates displayed the name of the party and the district number,respectively, on their nomination papers, but failed to list this information on theirDeclarations of Candidacy (DOC). Both candidate amended their DOCs.

Improper Nomination Paper Form

• The nomination papers of two candidates, who apparently used the same printer to preparetheir nomination papers, were missing the same two sentences. The sentences appear onour nomination paper template (italicized below) and are required by Wis. Stat. §8.20(5)(a).

8.5(5)(a) Each nomination paper shall have substantially the following words printed at the top: I, the undersigned, request that the name ___… residing at…be placed on the ballot at the (general or special) election to be held on (date of election) as a candidate representing the (name of party) so that voters will have the opportunity to vote for (him or her) for the office of (name of office). I am eligible

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to vote in (name of jurisdiction or district in which candidate seeks office). I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office at this election.

Staff concluded that with the omission of the two sentences the form did not meet the level for substantial compliance. Both candidates were asked to recirculate, which they did, and both submitted sufficient papers.

• Two candidates submitted nomination papers on which the side or top of the page was partiallyremoved due to careless photocopying. In each case either the top or the side of the form wastruncated, partially removing the title “Nomination Paper for Partisan” or paring off the linenumbers on the left. Staff believes the forms are still identifiable as nominating petitions andthe amount of reduction of the left side is negligible.

Staff Recommendations for Ballot Status

A listing of candidates recommended for ballot status is included with this memorandum. Staff requests the Board affirmatively approve the ballot status of those candidates listed who have met or exceeded the minimum valid signatures and have filed all necessary ballot access documents.

This listing includes candidates whose nomination papers contain nominal issues such as incorrect, but close, election dates, form template issues, improper but common replacements for office titles, and suspiciously similar handwriting. Those candidates are listed below.

• Brandy Bond, candidate for Representative to the Assembly in District 16, submitted paperssome of which contained an election date of “11—18,” “11/4/18” or no date at all. Staffcertified 236 signatures. The candidate was advised that staff would accept the papers but theirregularity would be presented to the Board for a final determination. The candidate did notrecirculate.

It is the sense of the staff that the dates, though incorrect, are close enough to the actualelection date that signers were not confused or mislead in any way. Staff recommendsthat the Commission certify this candidate for the ballot despite the irregularities in electiondates.

• Arnie Enz, candidate for the office of Governor, submitted nomination papers on a standardpartisan nomination paper form (EL-168) rather than the one intended for use by independentcandidates for Governor (EL-166). Independent candidates for governor and lieutenantgovernor are to obtain nomination signatures on the Nomination Paper for IndependentGovernor and Lieutenant Governor (EL-166), which allows space for the gubernatorialcandidate to list the name and address of a Lieutenant Governor. Other than the space for theprospective Lieutenant Governor’s name and address, the form is identical to the EL-168. Seeattached forms. Mr. Enz does not have a running mate, so there is no Lieutenant Governorname to be listed.

Staff verified 2,595 signatures. The candidate was advised that staff would accept the papersbut the irregularity would be presented to the Board for a final determination. The candidatedid not recirculate.

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Staff finds that the nomination paper format Mr. Enz used substantially complies with the requirements of Wis. Stat. § 8.20(2)(c).

8.20(2)(c) …In the case of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor, the nomination papers shall contain both candidates' names or the name of a candidate for either office; the office for which each candidate is nominated; the residence and post-office address of each candidate; and the party or principles each candidate represents, if any, in 5 words or less.

• Tim Comer, candidate for Assembly District 36 filed approximately 220 signatures on 22pages. Staff reviewed the submission and determined the papers were insufficient at 177 validsignatures. Mr. Comer timely filed a correcting affidavit to repair 39 signatures bringing thetotal valid signatures to 216. Subsequently Mr. Comer contacted staff asking that thecorrecting affidavit be disregarded and that staff recommend denial of ballot access. Staffrequests guidance from the Commission regarding Mr. Comer’s request for denial of ballotaccess.

Suspicious Handwriting

The signers on nomination papers are required to sign and print their own names, unless the signer requires assistance with the process. Many candidates’ papers contain pages on which several or all the printed names appear to have been written in the same hand, and often resemble the handwriting of the circulator. In most cases the signatures do not appear to be written by the same person. If a signature and printed name were present, and if at least part of a name could be distinguished by looking at the signature and printed name together, staff did not strike the line even if suspicion lingered regarding similarity of handwriting. Staff members are not hand-writing experts and are not qualified to make a judgment forgery of signatures. The printed names are questionable but staff does not believe the lines containing printed names of similar handwriting should be discounted.

Candidate Number of pages

Number of staff-verified signatures

Printed Names

Tiffany Anderson 2 2,395 14 Phillip Anderson 7 2,358 70 Tammy Baldwin 2 3,917 20 Kevin Booth 1 312 3 Tim Carpenter 1 495 10 Charisse Daniels 5 201 50 Sean Duffy 1 1,609 10 Caleb Frostman 1 782 9 Gary George 2 1,424 10 Mark Grams 1 213 10 Gordon Hintz 1 279 10 Samantha Kerkman 1 400 4 Rebecca Kleefisch 2 3,975 16 Daniel Kohl 1 1,858 8 Andy Lamb 1 376 3 Beau Liegeois 3 1,180 23 Mike McCabe 1 3,936 3

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Mahlon Mitchell 3 3,653 16 Lee Snodgrass 2 777 20 Rob Swearingen 1 395 9 Dana Wachs 1 2,254 10 Cindy Werner 1 1,250 5 Michael J. White 2 2,099 13

Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the 300 candidates representing ballot-status parties marked “approved” on the “Candidates Tracking by Office” report, notwithstanding those candidates who were denied ballot access because of a challenge, be approved for ballot access for the August 14, 2018 Partisan Primary.

Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the 11 independent candidates marked “approved” on the “Candidates Tracking by Office” report be approved for ballot access for the November 6, 2018 General Election.

Candidates Recommended by Staff to be Denied Ballot Access

Staff recommends that the following candidates be denied ballot status.

1. Brad Karas, candidate for Secretary of StateOn June 1, 2018, Mr. Karas filed approximately 2,135 signatures on 256 nomination paperpages. Staff determined the papers were insufficient with 1,856 valid signatures.

2. Mark A. Kiley, candidate for Assembly District 2On June 1, 208, Ms. Kiley submitted approximately 219 signatures on 22 pages. Staffreviewed the submission and determined the papers were insufficient with 170 validsignatures. Mr. Kiley also did not file an SEI.

3. Dennis H. Baisley, Jr., candidate for Assembly District 9On June 1, 2018, Mr. Baisley submitted 244 signatures, but did not file an SEI.

4. Ahna Key, candidate for Assembly District 96On June 1, 2018, Ms. Key submitted approximately 240 signatures on 27 pages. Staffreviewed the submission and determine the papers were insufficient with 186 validsignatures. Ms. Key also did not file an SEI.

5. 75 candidates who registered for an office but did not submit nomination papers.

Challenges to Ballot Status

The deadline for challenges to ballot access was Monday, June 4, 2018. 12 challenges were filed and one was withdrawn. Challenges will be discussed in a separate memorandum and presented by staff counsel.

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Incumbents Who Have Filed a Notifications of Noncandidacy (EL-163)

for the November 6, 2018, General Election

(Due: Friday, May 18, 2018, 5:00 P.M.)

Updated May 18, 2018 5 p.m. FINAL NAME ID # OFFICE DATE FILED

Eric Genrich 105257 Representative to the Assembly, District 90 03/13/2018

Kathy Bernier 104939 Representative to the Assembly, District 68 03/22/2018

Adam Jarchow 105531 Representative to the Assembly, District 28 04/9/2018

Thomas R. Weatherston 105200 Representative to the Assembly, District 62 04/10/2018

Dana J. Wachs 105141 Representative to the Assembly, District 91 04/16/2018

Terese Berceau 103642 Representative to the Assembly, District 77 04/27/2018

Dale Kooyenga 104860 Representative to the Assembly, District 14 05/07/2018

Matt Adamczyk 104336 State Treasurer 05/15/2018

Lee A. Nerison 104289 Representative to the Assembly, District 96 05/15/2018

Kathleen Vinehout 104443 State Senator, District 31 05/15/2018

Terry Moulton 104124 State Senator, District 23 05/18/2018

André Jacque 104808 Representative to the Assembly, District 2 05/18/2018

Leah Vukmir 104015 State Senator, District 5 05/18/2018

Ed Brooks 104714 Representative to the Assembly, District 50 05/18/2018

Joel Kleefisch 104258 Representative to the Assembly, District 38 05/18/2018

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Wisconsin Elections CommissionCandidate Tracking by Office

2018 General Election - 11/6/2018

Receipt # ID Candidate Party Campaign Registration Statement

Declaration of Candidacy Date

Statement of Economic Interests Date

Nomination Papers Date

Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : GOVERNOR Incumbent: Scott Walker

0105896 Andrew Lust6305 Raymond RdMadison, 53711

Democratic 01/18/2018 10/30/2017 Denied

0105889 Michele Doolan3028 Springfield RdCross Plains, 53528


233 0105886 Andy Gronik7124 N Beach DrFox Point, 53217

Democratic 07/11/2017 7/13/2017 06/01/2018 05/31/2018 3602 Approved

0105640 Jefferson Carpenter115 E Gilman St, Apt HMadison, 53703

Independent 12/09/2014 Denied

188 0104443 Kathleen VinehoutW1490 Cesler Valley RdAlma, 54610


269 0105966 Arnie Enz917 S. Kernan AveAppleton, 54915

The Wisconsin Party

02/23/2018 3/5/2018 06/04/2018 06/01/2018 2595 Approved

0106026 Michael W. Crute7704 Terrace Avenue, Suite 1Middleton, 53562

Democratic 04/17/2018 Denied

316 0106047 Michael J. WhiteW1390 County Road AEMindoro, 54644

Wisconsin Green

05/02/2018 4/13/2018 06/04/2018 06/01/2018 2099 Approved

0106027 Paul Boucher1120 Elizabeth St. 0-1Green Bay, 54302-2042


0105907 Dave HeasterN2275 County Road AFort Atkinson, 53538


285 0105937 Robert Meyer123 Dewey StreetSun Prairie, 53590

Republican 02/19/2018 12/1/2017 06/04/2018 06/01/2018 2176 Approved

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Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

101 0106033 Maggie Turnbull2613 Waunona WayMadison, 53713-1524

Independent 06/05/2018 4/25/2018 04/30/2018 05/24/2018 2222 Approved

198 0103465 Tony Evers125 N Hamilton StreetMadison, 53703


172 0102575 Scott Walker99 Cambridge RoadMadison, 53704


0104874 Travis D. Swenby195 Granbakken CtBoyceville, 54725

Independent 08/10/2016 10/16/2017 Denied

239 0105141 Dana Wachs437 Lincoln AveEau Claire, 54701


303 0105609 Phillip Anderson5154 Anton Drive, Apt 201Fitchburg, 53719

Libertarian 08/28/2017 6/1/2018 06/01/2018 06/01/2018 2358 Approved

0105716 Robbie Hoffman11015 County Road YLuxemburg, 54217

Independent Environmental

04/14/2017 4/13/2017 06/04/2018 Denied

0105778 Jared William LandryS4193 HAUGRUD HOLLOW RDLA FARGE, 54639-8038


0105861 Robert Harlow4399 County Road TMadison, 53705


0105876 Ryan Cason9281 E Maple AveSolon Springs, 54873

Republican 12/22/2016 12/23/2016 Denied

0105880 Ramona Rose Whiteaker1233 Jackson StStoughton, 53589


0105887 Timothy James Jesse2875 W 124th StWest Allis, 53227

Equality 06/28/2017 Denied








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

0105885 Jeffrey Rumbaugh1055 E Washington Avenue, #308Madison, 53703


066 0105888 Mike McCabe3634 Alpine RdMadison, 53704


011 0105905 Matt Flynn2720 E Bradford AveMilwaukee, 53211


282 0105228 Mahlon Mitchell2574 Targhee StFitchburg, 53711


0105942 Nick De Leon1386 Kingston Terrace Apt. 6Green Bay, 54302-5443

Wisconsin Green

01/31/2018 1/2/2018 12/11/2017 Denied

265 0104606 Kelda Helen Roys702 Seneca PlaceMadison, 53711


189 0105950 Paul R. Soglin121 Standish CTMadison, 53705


267 0106003 Josh Pade336 N Milwaukee St #400Milwaukee, 53202


0106004 Todd Michael McWilliams5512 Sandhill DriveMiddleton, 53562

Independent, Resistance

04/06/2018 Denied

Office Subtotal : 32

Office : LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Incumbent: Rebecca Kleefisch

228 0105894 Kurt J. Kober534 Humboldt AveSheboygan, 53081


317 0106086 Tiffany Anderson3240 E Grange AveCudahy, 53110

Wisconsin Green

05/02/2018 4/27/2018 06/04/2018 06/01/2018 2395 Approved








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

177 0105039 Wil Losch2531 Rosemil LaneRhinelander, 54501


171 0104890 Rebecca KleefischN6011 Hillside DriveSullivan, 53178


304 0105895 Patrick Baird902 S Brooks StMadison, 53715


0105903 Rob Slamka6810 Winstone DrMadison, 53711


0105878 William Henry Davis, III704 Park CirSun Prairie, 53590


165 0105266 Mandela Barnes7052 N Lincolnshire CirMilwaukee, 53223


0105976 Corban Gehler6516 Monona Dr Num 172Monona, 53716


Office Subtotal : 9

Office : ATTORNEY GENERAL Incumbent: Brad Schimel

117 0105879 Josh Kaul2380 West Lawn AveMadison, 53711


226 0104385 Brad SchimelW295 S2609 Jamie CtWaukesha, 53188


311 0106070 Terry Larson236 North Main StreetJuneau, 53039

Constitution 05/23/2018 5/31/2018 05/29/2018 06/01/2018 2013 Approved

Office Subtotal : 3








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : SECRETARY OF STATE Incumbent: Douglas La Follette

092 0105017 Jay Schroeder1295 N Lake StNeenah, 54956


274 0106043 Arvina Martin4901 Waukesha St.Madison, 53705


314 0106051 Brad Karas3522 Coventry DriveJanesville, 53546

Wisconsin Green

05/02/2018 4/17/2018 06/01/2018 06/01/2018 1856 Denied

0105939 Zo Southall4201 Green Ave.MADISON, 53704

Unity Party of America

11/20/2017 12/4/2017 Denied

095 0100216 Doug La Follette1211 Rutledge Street, #3Madison, 53703


158 0104765 Spencer Zimmerman462 S. Randall Ave #3Janesville, 53545


0106077 Tyler Danke705 Fremont StFremont, 54940

Libertarian 05/17/2018 Denied

Office Subtotal : 7

Office : STATE TREASURER Incumbent: Matt Adamczyk (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

308 0103690 Dawn Marie Sass356 Sugar AvenueBelleville, 53508-9046


144 0106019 Travis Hartwig205 Aspen Ct., Unit 7Oak Creek, 53154


051 0106021 Jill MilliesS97W23685 Par AveBig Bend, 53103


145 0106041 Cynthia Kaump233 Standish CourtMadison, 53705









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

251 0105494 Andrew Zuelke578 Eureka StRipon, 54971


0105956 Thomas Hiller742 Bear Claw Way, Apt 309Madison, 53717

Republican 01/03/2018 Denied

264 0105995 Sarah Godlewski117 S Hamilton StMadison, 53703


0106007 Jake TulogeskiS38W30652 Wern WayWaukesha, 53189


0106069 Phillip Prange208 Lakewood BlvdMaple Bluff, 53704


0106084 Nathan Lee Pelkey3501 Pierstorff St., 1Madison, 53704

Wisconsin Green

05/01/2018 Denied


Office : UNITED STATES SENATOR Incumbent: Tammy Baldwin

0200689 John Schiess2205 29th StreetRice Lake, 54868


0200760 Scott Harbach10705 67th StreetKenosha, 53142


0200780 Joseph SchneringN3168 Tamarack RdLake Geneva, 53147

Veteran's Party of America

05/25/2017 5/25/2017 Denied

0200781 Jeff Mather4069 S 124th StreetNew Berlin, 53228


047 200805 Kevin NicholsonW290N3159 Hillcrest DrivePewaukee, 53072

Republican 05/22/2018 5/22/2018 05/22/2018 3906 Approved








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

201 0200491 Tammy BaldwinPO BOX 696Madison, 53701

Democratic 05/25/2018 5/25/2018 05/30/2018 3917 Approved

271 0200702 George C. Lucia214 N Superior StDe Pere, 54115


291 0200794 Charles Barman4305 Highland DrDelavan, 53115


200782 Mary Jo Walters2313 Fremont AveMadison, 53704


0200787 Richie RobbinsN4329 Wisconsin StPoy Sippi, 54967


127 200789 Griffin Jones6302 Dylyn DrMadison, 53719


187 200815 Leah Vukmir945 Post RoadBrookfield, 53005



Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 1 Incumbent: Paul Ryan

315 0200722 Jeremy Ryan395 Munn RoadMadison, 53713


116 0200795 Randy Bryce4940 Chester LnRacine, 53402


225 200784 Nick PolceN1669 Linn Rd.Linn, 53147


200791 Christopher Guerrero1600 Whiterock AveWaukesha, 53186









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

050 200797 Kevin Adam Steen4706 328th AveBurlington, 53105


159 200798 Ken Yorgan2118 Summit AveRacine, 53404

Independent 04/13/2018 4/13/2018 05/29/2018 1160 Approved

194 200809 Bryan Steil3709 Briar Crest DrJanesville, 53546


203 200767 Paul Nehlen2520 Countryside DriveDelavan, 53115


200799 Jeff Wamboldt10314 83rd PlacePleasant Prairie, 53158


284 200813 Cathy Myers521 Cornelia STJanesville, 53545


289 200814 Brad Boivin4810 Village Court #4Nashota, 53058



Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 2 Incumbent: Mark Pocan

064 200696 Mark Pocan4062 Bakken Stenli RdBlack Earth, 53515-9700


200710 Rocky Ison Chops2418 Independence LnMadison, 53704

Father, Son and Holy Ghost

04/20/2018 4/20/2018 Denied

Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 3 Incumbent: Ron Kind

0200785 Brandon L. CookW7475 145th AveHager City, 54014









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

0200793 Che Stone Parrott1548 Bellevue AveEau Claire, 54703


119 0200435 Ron Kind3061 EDGEWATER LNLA CROSSE, 54603-1088


193 200808 Steve Toft13213 Thomas StOsseo, 54758


0200783 Juliet Dita Germanotta1222 6th St SLa Crosse, 54601


Office Subtotal : 5

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 4 Incumbent: Gwen S. Moore

021 200513 Robert R. Raymond1212A E BURLEIGH STMILWAUKEE, 53212-2217

Independent 05/14/2018 5/14/2018 05/14/2018 1220 Approved

268 200804 Cindy Werner3415 S 84th StMilwaukee, 53227


266 200812 Tim Rogers5936 N 38th StMilwaukee, 53209


305 200738 Gary R. George1660 N. Prospect AveMilwaukee, 53202


138 0200564 Gwen S. Moore4043 North 19th PlaceMilwaukee, 53209


Office Subtotal : 5

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 5 Incumbent: F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.

0200777 Shawn Rundblade500 Lincoln AveWaukesha, 53186









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

137 0200807 Tom Palzewicz17145 Greenwood Ct.Brookfield, 53005


052 2000806 Jennifer Hoppe Vipond1050 Woodland Ave.Elm Grove, 53122


0200778 Ramon Hyron Garcia937 S 74th StWest Allis, 53214


0200786 Dave Warnacut800 County Road CCSlinger, 53086


152 0200049 F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.N76 W14726 North Point Drive, P.O. Box 186Menomonee Falls, 53051


Office Subtotal : 6

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 6 Incumbent: Glenn Grothman

0200779 Scott Olmer908 Ash CirclePlymouth, 53073


170 0200731 Glenn GrothmanN5154 COUNTY ROAD UGLENBEULAH, 53023-1716


181 200810 Dan Kohl1931 West Hidden Reserve CourtMequon, 53092


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 7 Incumbent: Sean Duffy

166 200792 Brian Ewert1924 Wildflower DrMarshfield, 54449


180 200660 Ken Driessen12022 N County Road THayward, 54843

Direct Participatory Democracy

11/20/2017 11/20/2017 05/30/2018 1000 Approved








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

0200790 David Beeksma815 Ellis AveAshland, 54806


139 200796 Margaret Engebretson128 Vadnais LnBalsam Lake, 54810


200800 Bob Look517 Williams StRothschild, 54474


125 200681 Sean P. Duffy4015 Crestwood DriveWausau, 54403


200801 Dennis Paulaha912 12th StHudson, 54016


Office Subtotal : 7

Office : REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 8 Incumbent: Mike Gallagher

200788 Rahb J. Kettleson208 1/2 E College AveAppleton, 54911


202 200811 Beau Liegeois720 McCastlen StreetGreen Bay, 54301


286 200745 Mike Gallagher118 S WASHINGTON STGREEN BAY, 54301-4230


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 1 Incumbent: Vacant

0105970 Alex RenardP.O. Box 401De Pere, 54115


224 0105984 Caleb Frostman940 N 7th PlSturgeon Bay, 54235









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

287 0106080 Bill Nauta731 Main Road, PO Box 254Washington Island, 54246


061 0104808 André Jacque1615 Lost Dauphin RdDe Pere, 54115-1919


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 3 Incumbent: Tim Carpenter

054 0100881 Tim Carpenter2957 S 38th StMilwaukee, 53215


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 5 Incumbent: Leah Vukmir (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

0105901 Joe Zwier10624 W Oklahoma Ave, #23West Allis, 53227


174 0104860 Dale Kooyenga3360 Sunny View LaneBrookfield, 53005


136 0105938 Julie Henszey1830 N. 72nd St.Wauwatosa, 53213


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 7 Incumbent: Chris Larson

148 0105451 Jason Red Arnold2610 5th AvenueSouth Milwaukee, 53172


089 0104991 Chris Larson3233 S Herman StMilwaukee, 53207


Office Subtotal : 2








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 9 Incumbent: Devin Lemahieu

129 0105961 Kyle Whelton2421A S. 8th StreetSheboygan, 53081


014 0105206 Devin LeMahieuPO Box 700200, 21 S. 8th StreetOostburg, 53070-0200


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 11 Incumbent: Steve Nass

073 0102660 Steve NassN8330 Jackson RdWhitewater, 53190


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 13 Incumbent: Scott L. Fitzgerald

214 0105491 Michelle ZahnW6378 STATE ROAD 26JUNEAU, 53039-9433


032 0103112 Scott FitzgeraldN4692 Maple RdJuneau, 53039


0105943 Ryan Koprek115 S. River St Apt A, P.O. Box 11Lowell, 53557


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 15 Incumbent: Janis Ringhand

184 0104291 Janis Ringhand412 Fowler CircleEvansville, 53536


Office Subtotal : 1








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 17 Incumbent: Howard Marklein

209 0105957 Kriss Marion1784 County Rd HBlanchardville, WI, 53516


084 0104815 Howard MarkleinS11665 Soeldner RdSpring Green, 53588


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 19 Incumbent: Roger Roth

107 0106018 Lee Snodgrass122 N Rankin StreetAppleton, 54911


222 0106052 Dan Grady803 W. LORAIN STAPPLETON, 54914


006 0104439 Roger Roth1910 W Charles StAppleton, 54914


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 21 Incumbent: Van Wanggaard

212 0106011 Lori Hawkins18513 102nd StreetBristol, 53104-9649


097 0104422 Van H. Wanggaard1246 Blaine AveRacine, 53405


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 23 Incumbent: Terry Moulton (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

0104124 Terry Moulton980 118th StreetChippewa Falls, 54729


098 0104939 Kathy Bernier10923 40th AvenueChippewa Falls, 54729









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

223 0105988 Chris KapsnerE3849 1210th AveBoyceville, 54725


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 25 Incumbent: Janet Bewley

277 0105960 James Bolen14580 Resort RdCable, 54821


176 0104882 Janet Bewley60995 Pike River RdMason, 54856


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 27 Incumbent: Jon B. Erpenbach

229 0103549 Jon B. Erpenbach2316 Clark StMiddleton, 53562


160 0106029 Casey Helbach6993 Applewood Dr.Madison, 53719


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 29 Incumbent: Jerry Petrowski

283 0105580 Richard PulcherW13276 South StreetLublin, 54447


068 0103686 Jerry Petrowski720 North 136th AvenueMarathon, 54448-9580


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 31 Incumbent: Kathleen Vinehout (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

113 0105435 Mel PittmanW1008 270th AvePlum City, 54761









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

270 0106022 Jon W. SchultzN23277 Kukowski LaneArcadia, 54612


312 0105962 Aaron Elaine CamachoS2861 Mustang Rd.Fountain City, 54629

Wisconsin Green

01/23/2018 1/16/2018 01/10/2018 06/01/2018 400 Approved

048 0104251 Jeff SmithS7747 Norrish RoadEau Claire, 54701


105 0104735 Steve Boe511 3rd St.Taylor, 54659


Office Subtotal : 5

Office : STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 33 Incumbent: Chris Kapenga

030 0104883 Chris KapengaN9 W31035 Concord CtDelafield, 53018


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1 Incumbent: Joel Kitchens

253 0106074 Roberta Thelen7817 Red Cherry RoadBaileys Harbor, 54202


077 0105512 Joel C. Kitchens1117 Cove RdSturgeon Bay, 54235-1032


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 2 Incumbent: Andre Jacque (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

307 0105968 Jeff Dahlke3727 Adams StreetTwo Rivers, 54241

Independent, Jeff Dahlke for Assembly

02/25/2018 6/1/2018 06/04/2018 06/01/2018 218 Approved

135 0105769 Mark Grams1908 GARFIELD STTWO RIVERS, 54241









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

200 0105544 Shae Sortwell13219 County Road QTwo Rivers, 54241


290 0105972 Kevin A. Bauer842 Westwood DriveDe Pere, 54115


296 0105974 Dean Raasch733 Saint Mary StreetDe Pere, 54115


301 0106062 Mark A. Kiley3212 Prairie StreetTwo Rivers, 54241

Democratic 05/06/2018 5/11/2018 06/01/2018 170 Denied

Office Subtotal : 6

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 3 Incumbent: Ron Tusler

149 0105935 Scott Gavin1821 Basswood LaneLittle Chute, 54140


031 0105788 Ron TuslerW5721 Firelane 12Menasha, 54956


0105150 Joshua Young545 Berghuis DrCombined Locks, 54113


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 4 Incumbent: David Steffen

036 0105539 David Steffen715 Olive Tree CourtGreen Bay, 54313


207 0106035 Terry Lee1105 Lacount RdGreen Bay, 54313


Office Subtotal : 2








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 5 Incumbent: Jim Steineke

259 0104713 Jim SteinekeN2352 Vandenbroek RoadKaukauna, 54130


300 0106081 Matt LedererW4236 Del Rose Ln.Appleton, 54913


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 6 Incumbent: Gary Tauchen

120 0105881 Mike HammondW6797 County Road CCCShawano, 54166


028 0106013 Richard Sarnwickn6094 Opperman Wayshawano, 54166


093 0104463 Gary TauchenN3397 South Broadway RoadBonduel, 54107


179 0105682 William J. Switalla300 E. Grand AveWittenberg, 54499


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 7 Incumbent: Daniel G. Riemer

007 0105193 Daniel G. Riemer3022 S. 39th StreetMilwaukee, 53215-3559


010 0105758 Matthew J. Bughman2732 S 47TH STMILWAUKEE, 53219-3215


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 8 Incumbent: JoCasta Zamarripa

302 0106082 Maria Villarreal1001 S. 3rd StreetMilwaukee, 53204









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

294 0105023 Angel C. Sanchez727 W. Madison St.Milwaukee, 53204


140 0104989 JoCasta Zamarripa1030 South 2nd StreetMilwaukee, 53201


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 9 Incumbent: Josh Zepnick

313 0106085 Dennis H. Baisley Jr.3452 South 12thMilwaukee, 53215

Independent 06/01/2018 6/1/2018 06/01/2018 244 Denied

040 0104034 Josh Zepnick727 South 26th StreetMilwaukee, 53204


238 0105683 Marisabel CabreraP.O. Box 44344Milwaukee, 53214


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 10 Incumbent: David Bowen

256 0105535 David Bowen4080 N 21ST STMILWAUKEE, 53209-6738


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 11 Incumbent: Jason M. Fields

175 0104274 Jason M. Fields7066 N 55th St, Apt FMilwaukee, 53223


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 12 Incumbent: Frederick P. Kessler

044 0100994 Frederick P. Kessler9312 W. Clovernook St.Milwaukee, 53224









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

0101155 Shirley Krug9352 W Terra CourtMilwaukee, 53224


280 0105875 LaKeshia N. Myers10000 W Fountain Ave, #1906Milwaukee, 53224


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13 Incumbent: Rob Hutton

245 0105217 Rob Hutton17785 Marseille DriveBrookfield, 53045


111 0106009 Dennis Raymond McBride7003 Cedar StreetWauwatosa, 53213-3712


0105965 Michael J. Kapelis6723 W. Blue Mound Road, Apt 1Wauwatosa, 53213-3971

Progressive Party

02/27/2018 3/5/2018 03/14/2018 Denied

Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 14 Incumbent: Dale Kooyenga (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

0105297 Chris Rockwood2448 N 73rd StWauwatosa, 53213


074 0106055 Linda Boucher2340 Kevenauer Dr.Brookfield, 53005


134 0105908 Joshua Parr4250 Williams CtBrookfield, 53045


056 0105933 Steven Shevey2510 Talbots LaneBrookfield, 53045

The Moderation Party

02/10/2018 12/1/2017 05/31/2018 05/22/2018 240 Approved

178 0105948 Rick Braun3354 N. 99th StreetMilwaukee, 53222









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

130 0104336 Matt Adamczyk2450 North 117th StreetWauwatosa, 53226


169 0106017 Robyn Vining2546 n 66th st, wauwatosa, wi 53213Wauwatosa, 53213


088 0106010 Robin Moore16175 ELDERLAWN PKWYBROOKFIELD, 53005-1017


Office Subtotal : 8

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 15 Incumbent: Joe Sanfelippo

045 0105261 Joe Sanfelippo20770 W. Coffee RdNew Berlin, 53146


243 0105967 Lillian Cheesman1441 S 65th StWest Allis, 53214


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 16 Incumbent: Leon D. Young

190 0106059 Danielle McClendon-Williams3369 North 23rd StreetMilwaukee, 53206-1714


273 0106067 Rick Banks2609 N Fratney StreetMilwaukee, 53212


249 0106075 Supreme Moore Omokunde1435 W. Brown Street, Unit #3Milwaukee, 53205


0102990 Leon D. Young2224 North 17th StreetMilwaukee, 53205

Democratic 04/11/2018 4/19/2018 04/25/2018 Denied

278 0106079 Kalan Haywood129 W. Brown StreetMilwaukee, 53212









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

281 0105677 Brandy Bond213 W Wabash AveWaukesha, 53186-6139


Office Subtotal : 6

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 17 Incumbent: David Crowley

236 0105751 David C. Crowley2805 N 51st StreetMilwaukee, 53210


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18 Incumbent: Evan Goyke

046 0106039 Travis Spell3047 N. Sherman BlvdMilwaukee, 53210


024 0105334 Evan Goyke2734 W State StreetMilwaukee, 53208


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19 Incumbent: Jonathan Brostoff

043 0105485 Jonathan Brostoff920 E. Pleasant St., Apt. 2Milwaukee, 53202


0106038 Chad Knodl2632 N. Prospect Avenue, Unit DMilwaukee, 53211-3730


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 20 Incumbent: Christine Sinicki

0106031 Matt Wold418 E Van Beck AveMilwaukee, 53207

Independent, Wisconsin Black Hat Party

04/20/2018 Denied








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

143 0103687 Christine Sinicki3132 South Indiana AvenueMilwaukee, 53207


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 21 Incumbent: Jessie Rodriguez

0105761 Frank Devol Gratke1212 N ChicagoSouth Milwaukee, 53172


146 0105450 Jessie Rodriguez6633 S. Crane DriveOak Creek, 53154


087 0105999 Gabriel A Gomez700 Hillcrest AveSouth Milwaukee, 53172


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 22 Incumbent: Janel Brandtjen

016 0105561 Janel BrandtjenN52W16632 Oak Ridge TrailMenomonee Falls, 53051-0641


244 0106061 Aaron MattesonN48W26994 Lynndale Rd.Pewaukee, 53072-1108


0105990 Nathan J. DoschN56 W16100 Silver Spring DriveMenomonee Falls, 53051


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 23 Incumbent: Jim Ott

079 0105926 Andy Lamb2218 W Chestnut RdMequon, 53092


133 0104488 Jim Ott11743 North Lake Shore DriveMequon, 53092









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

132 0106057 William A. Demet4706 North Idlewild AvenueWhitefish Bay, 53211


022 0106000 Liz Sumner7720 N Fairchild RdFox Point, 53217


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 24 Incumbent: Dan Knodl

037 0105920 Emily Siegrist7790 N Pheasant LaneRiver Hills, 53217


0105891 Mike Thurow8833 W Mequon RdMequon, 53097


260 0104717 Dan KnodlN101 W14475 Ridgefield CourtGermantown, 53022


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 25 Incumbent: Paul Tittl

157 0104514 Paul Tittl2229 Rheaume RoadManitowoc, 54220


263 0106058 Jennifer Estrada919 S 37th StManitowoc, 54220


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 26 Incumbent: Terry Katsma

086 0105785 Rebecca Clarke735 Fairway DriveSheboygan, 53081


005 0105585 Terry Katsma705 Erie AveOostburg, 53070


Office Subtotal : 2








Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 27 Incumbent: Tyler Vorpagel

0106032 Elizabeth RichW6661 Sumac RoadPlymouth, 53073


025 0105572 Tyler Vorpagel503 S Hills DrPlymouth, 53073


151 0105805 Nanette BuleboshN8894 SNAKE RDELKHART LAKE, 53020-1539


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 28 Incumbent: Adam Jarchow (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

252 0105954 Kim Butler1264 190TH AVEBALSAM LAKE, 54810-2934


0105531 Adam M. Jarchow971 Apple River CtBalsam Lake, 54810-2642


026 0105973 Gae Magnafici744 200th St.Dresser, 54009


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 29 Incumbent: Rob Stafsholt

124 0104528 Rob Stafsholt1402 160th StreetNew Richmond, 54017


085 0105930 Brian Corriea3104 30th AvenueWilson, 54027


059 0105931 John Rocco Calabrese2428 Wilson St. #4Menomonie, 54751


Office Subtotal : 3








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 30 Incumbent: Shannon Zimmerman

230 0106049 Barry HammarbackW8170 830th St.River Falls, 54022


293 0105714 Shannon Zimmerman429 Jefferson StRiver Falls, 54022


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 31 Incumbent: Amy Loudenbeck

012 0104948 Amy Loudenbeck10737 S. State Rd 140, PO Box 556Clinton, 53525


118 0106006 Brittany Keyes1611 E Ridge RdBeloit, 53511


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 32 Incumbent: Tyler August

288 0106020 Katherine R. Gaulke4979 Hickory CtElkhorn, 53121-4237


003 0104912 Tyler August1151 Townline RdLake Geneva, 53147


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 33 Incumbent: Cody Horlacher

0104814 Terry VirgilW9194 Lot 24 Ripley RoadCambridge, 53523

Libertarian 04/16/2018 Denied

008 0105587 Cody J. Horlacher327 Lake StreetMukwonago, 53149









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232 0104849 Brandon White105 N. Franklin St.Jefferson, 53549


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 34 Incumbent: Rob Swearingen

122 0106048 Chris Meier1377 White Pine Dr.Eagle River, 54521


027 0105273 Rob Swearingen4485 Oakview LnRhinelander, 54501


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 Incumbent: Mary Felzkowski

241 0105986 Mark A. MartelloN10994 Spring Creek DriveTomahawk, 54487


205 0105254 Mary Czaja-FelzkowskiW4587 Hwy SIrma, 54442


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 36 Incumbent: Jeffrey L. Mursau

197 0105997 Tim Comer1109 Harding StreetNiagara, 54151


099 0104355 Jeffrey L. Mursau4 Oak StreetCrivitz, 54114


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37 Incumbent: John Jagler

183 0105237 John Jagler601 Clyman StWatertown, 53094









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306 0106060 Charisse Daniels1510 Utah StreetWatertown, 53094


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 38 Incumbent: Joel Kleefisch (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

0104258 Joel KleefischW357N6189 Spinnaker DriveOconomowoc, 53066


039 0106008 Melissa Winker37827 Atkins Knoll Rd.Oconomowoc, 53066


123 0106042 Barbara Dittrich380 Yosemite RdOconomowoc, 53066


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 39 Incumbent: Mark L. Born

142 0105189 Mark L. Born121 Franklin StBeaver Dam, 53916-2211


081 0105993 Elisha BarudinN6350 Tradewinds CirBeaver Dam, 53916


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 40 Incumbent: Kevin Petersen

094 0106034 Erin TracyN1240 County Road UWeyauwega, 54983


038 0104400 Kevin PetersenN1433 Drivas RdWaupaca, 54981-8464


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 41 Incumbent: Joan Ballweg

078 0105987 Frank T. BuressN6430 11th CTWestfield, 53964


075 0104243 Joan Ballweg170 West Summit StreetMarkesan, 53946


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 42 Incumbent: Vacant

0105946 Tyler Raley319 high street, P.O. Box 126Rio, 53960

Democratic 12/05/2017 12/4/2017 12/28/2017 Denied

168 0105985 Ann Groves Lloyd304 Lodi St.Lodi, 53555-1416


173 0105992 Jon PlumerW11404 High Point RoadLodi, 53555


0105444 George FerriterP.O. Box 50Doylestown, 53928


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 43 Incumbent: Don Vruwink

017 0105729 Don Vruwink24 W Ash LaneMilton, 53563


096 0106056 Gabriel Szerlong8353 Oakridge Dr.Milton, 53563


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 44 Incumbent: Debra Kolste

020 0105176 Deb Kolste4105 ParkView DriveJanesville, 53546


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 45 Incumbent: Mark Spreitzer

126 0105912 Reese Wood1149 Hinsdale Ave.Beloit, 53511


155 0105472 Mark Spreitzer1718 Henderson AvenueBeloit, 53511


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 46 Incumbent: Gary Hebl

033 0104277 Gary Hebl515 SCHEUERELL LNSUN PRAIRIE, 53590-2347


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 47 Incumbent: Jimmy Anderson

248 0105709 Jimmy Anderson5807 Verde View Rd.Fitchburg, 53711


0105823 Adam G. Dahl1517 Martin Street, Apt. 1Madison, 53713

Independent, Independent

06/01/2018 Denied

Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 48 Incumbent: Melissa Agard Sargent

001 0105209 Melissa Agard Sargent1638 Mayfield LnMadison, 53704


Office Subtotal : 1








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 49 Incumbent: Travis Tranel

234 0105969 Mike Mooney110 N Chestnut StreetPlatteville, 53818


049 0104591 Travis Tranel2231 Louisburg RoadCuba City, 53807


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 50 Incumbent: Ed Brooks (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

276 0106064 James KrusW10310 29th StreetCamp Douglas, 54618


221 0106073 Tony KurtzW9648 Gehri RoadWonewoc, 53968


231 0105700 Arthur L. ShraderS4197 Hackbarth RoadReedsburg, 53959


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 51 Incumbent: Todd Novak

071 0105503 Todd Novak202 W Division StDodgeville, 53533-1426


215 0105710 Jeff WrightE3048 Marble Quarry RoadPlain, 53577


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 52 Incumbent: Jeremy Thiesfeldt

063 0105975 Kevin Booth390 N National AveFond du Lac, 54935









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080 0104878 Jeremy Thiesfeldt604 Sunset LaneFond du Lac, 54935


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 53 Incumbent: Michael Schraa

217 0105147 Michael Schraa2834 County Rd FFOshkosh, 54904


163 0105982 Joe Lavrenz280 N Seymour St Apt J204Fond du Lac, 54935


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 54 Incumbent: Gordon Hintz

164 0104278 Gordon Hintz502 E. Irving AveOshkosh, 54901


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 55 Incumbent: Mike Rohrkaste

076 0105998 Dan Schierl7529 Sunburst LnNeenah, 54956


057 0105582 Mike Rohrkaste1417 Mahler BlvdNeenah, 54956


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 56 Incumbent: Dave Murphy

0105910 David J. Lautenschlager804 Oak StreetWINNECONNE, 54986

Libertarian 10/30/2017 11/6/2017 Denied

196 0105148 Diana Lawrence153 NORTHBREEZE DRAPPLETON, 54911-1224









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

067 0105319 Dave MurphyN1777 Ivy LaneGreenville, 54942


115 0106028 John Cuff401 E. Apple Creek RdAppleton, 54913


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 57 Incumbent: Amanda Stuck

298 0106050 Jim Duncan2646 West Spencer StreetGrand Chute, 54914-4317


242 0105456 Amanda Stuck1404 N Harriman StreetAppleton, 54911


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 58 Incumbent: Rick Gundrum

147 0105927 Rick Gundrum301 Winter LaneSlinger, 53086


128 0105915 Dennis D. Degenhardt1410 Lee AveWest Bend, 53090


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 59 Incumbent: Jesse Kremer

002 0105978 Rachel Mixon1663 Briarwood LaneHartford, 53027


100 0106012 Ken DeppermanN1727 Lakeshore DriveCampbellsport, 53010-3434


185 0105556 Timothy S. RamthunN641 Ramthun LaneCampbellsport, 53010









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

131 0105963 Ty Bodden113 A Clark StreetSt. Cloud, 53079


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 60 Incumbent: Robert Brooks

023 0105897 Chris Rahlf10729 Crestview DriveCedarburg, 53012


204 0105574 Robert Brooks204 E. Dekora StSaukville, 53080


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 61 Incumbent: Samantha Kerkman

018 0103849 Samantha Kerkman7510 288th Avenue #3Salem, 53168


262 0105994 Gina Walkington18916 116th StreetBristol, 53104


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 62 Incumbent: Thomas Weatherston (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

199 0103455 John Lehman708 Orchard StreetRacine, 53405-2354


297 0106066 Robert Wittke11 Sandalwood CourtRacine, 53402


004 0106014 John S. Leiber4825 Alcyn DriveRacine, 53402









Valid Signatures

Ballot Status

0106024 Scott Allen Ivy2922 Parkshire DriveMount Pleasant, 53406


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 63 Incumbent: Robin Vos

035 0104283 Robin Vos960 Rock Ridge Rd.Burlington, 53105


218 0106036 Joel Jacobsen200 Peters ParkwayBurlington, 53105


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 64 Incumbent: Peter W. Barca

255 0106046 Thomas Harland4317 29th StreetKenosha, 53144


208 0101918 Peter W. Barca1339 38th AvenueKenosha, 53144


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 65 Incumbent: Tod Ohnstad

019 0105282 Tod Ohnstad3814 18th AvenueKenosha, 53140


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 66 Incumbent: Greta Neubauer

042 0105919 Greta Neubauer936 Main Street, Apt. 3Racine, 53403


Office Subtotal : 1








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 67 Incumbent: Rob Summerfield

272 0106053 Wren Keturi204 Allen StChippewa Falls, 54729


069 0105728 Rob Summerfield812 Thompson StBloomer, 54724


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 68 Incumbent: Kathy Bernier (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

213 0105996 Wendy Sue Johnson2202 Jingle CourtEau Claire, 54703


110 0106023 Jesse James2511 Botsford AvenueAltoona, 54720


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 69 Incumbent: Bob Kulp

058 0105446 Bob KulpP O Box 147, C4098 Pauline LaneStratford, 54484-0147


0106063 Kathleen Rulka1924 WILDFLOWER DRMARSHFIELD, 54449-1026


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 70 Incumbent: Nancy Lynn VanderMeer

261 0106076 Cari Fay103 N. East StreetMerrillan, 54754


102 0105275 Nancy Lynn Vander Meer18940 Eden AvenueTomah, 54660


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 71 Incumbent: Katrina Shankland

013 0105374 Katrina Shankland5782 Sandpiper DrStevens Point, 54482


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 72 Incumbent: Scott S. Krug

167 0105662 David Gorski5811 Schroeder DrWisconsin Rapids, 54494-7246


186 0104141 Scott S. Krug1551 Kingswood TrailNekoosa, 54457


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 73 Incumbent: Nick Milroy

162 0104678 Nick Milroy4543 S. Sam Anderson RoadSouth Range, 54874


0104661 Jeff Monaghan1213 Tower AvenueSuperior, 54880


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 74 Incumbent: Beth Meyers

041 0105504 Beth Meyers36505 Aiken RDBayfield, 54814-0907


109 0105981 Jeffrey Fahl345 Elk AvePhillips, 54555


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 75 Incumbent: Romaine Robert Quinn

220 0105505 Romaine Robert Quinn1534 14 1/4 StreetBarron, 54812


216 0106072 Ali Holzman71 27 1/2 Ave.CUMBERLAND, 54829


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 76 Incumbent: Chris Taylor

275 0106078 Thomas C. Leager413 West Wilson Street, Apt: AMadison, 53703


0105862 Adam Wayne Brabender333 W Dayton St, #211Madison, 53703


191 0105093 Chris Taylor2910 Oakridge Ave.Madison, 53704


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 77 Incumbent: Terese Berceau (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

072 0105959 Shelia Stubbs4 Waunona Woods Court, #111Madison, 53713


154 0106044 Mark Garthwaite617 Piper Dr.Madison, 53711-1338


219 0104967 John Imes1008 Edgehill DriveMadison, 53711


257 0106054 Shabnam Lotfi923 Cornell CtMadison, 53705


Office Subtotal : 4








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 78 Incumbent: Lisa Subeck

053 0105466 Lisa Subeck818 S. Gammon Rd., Unit 4Madison, 53719


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 79 Incumbent: Dianne H. Hesselbein

156 0104973 Dianne Hesselbein1420 N. High Point Rd.Middleton, 53562


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 80 Incumbent: Sondy Pope

106 0103840 Sondy Pope317 Nesheim TrlMt. Horeb, 53572


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 81 Incumbent: Dave Considine

211 0105525 Dave ConsidineN6194 Breezy Hill RoadBaraboo, 53913


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 82 Incumbent: Ken Skowronski

121 0106068 Jason J. Sellnow9409 S Southwood CtFranklin, 53132


065 0105462 Ken Skowronski8642 South 116 StFranklin, 53132


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 83 Incumbent: Chuck Wichgers

108 0105770 Chuck WichgersW156 S7388 Quietwood Dr.Muskego, 53150


104 0105078 Jim BrownlowW173 S7955 Scenic Dr.Muskego, 53150-8824


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 84 Incumbent: Mike Kuglitsch

055 0105009 Mike Kuglitsch21865 W. Tolbert DriveNew Berlin, 53146


0105703 Dmitry Stefan Becker3520 S. Cari-Adam Dr.New Berlin, 53146-3008


009 0105940 Erica Flynn7315 W Southridge Dr, #239Greenfield, 53220


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 85 Incumbent: Patrick Snyder

070 0105215 Patrick Snyder129 East Charles StreetSchofield, 54476


227 0106040 Alyson Leahy112 N 12th AvenueWausau, 54401


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 86 Incumbent: John Spiros

182 0105819 Michael A. Tauschek6880 Yellowstone DrAuburndale, 54412


279 0105518 Nancy Stencil119 Sunrise DriveWausau, 54401-7767









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112 0105951 Brent Jacobson792 Fairway DriveMosinee, 54455


015 0104954 John Spiros1406 E. FillmoreMarshfield, 54449


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 87 Incumbent: James W. Edming

206 0105203 Elizabeth Riley16026 W 4th StreetHayward, 54843


090 0104063 James W. EdmingN4998 Edming RoadGlen Flora, 54526


310 0106071 Tom WymoreN5925 Anderson RdGlen Flora, 54526-9729


Office Subtotal : 3

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88 Incumbent: John Macco

246 0105355 John Macco1874 Old Valley RoadDe Pere, 54115


235 0106005 Tom Sieber480 Masters LaneGreen Bay, 54311


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 89 Incumbent: John Nygren

240 0105955 Ken Holdorf2711 Lincoln StreetMarinette, 54143


299 0104417 John NygrenN2118 Keller RdMarinette, 54143


Office Subtotal : 2








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Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 90 Incumbent: Eric Genrich (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

103 0105979 Staush Gruszynski1715 Deckner AveGreen Bay, 54302


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 91 Incumbent: Dana Wachs (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

114 0106065 Echo Reardon355 Gilbert Ave.Eau Claire, 54701


141 0106016 Thomas Vue1035 Bradley AvenueEau Claire, 54701


0104781 William Michael IngramN7317 County Rd CDurand, 54736


091 0105971 Jodi Emerson519 Chauncey StEau Claire, 54701


210 0105977 Eric Larsen128 E Grant AveEau Claire, 54701


192 0102822 Rich Postlewaite327 BARTLETT CTEAU CLAIRE, 54701-4810


Office Subtotal : 6

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 92 Incumbent: Treig E. Pronschinske

247 0101875 Desiree Gearing-Lancaster329 Fillmore StreetBlack River Falls, 54615


082 0105806 Treig E. Pronschinske559 North Jackson StreetMondovi, 54755









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254 0105952 Rob GroverN18057 Grover LaneGalesville, 54630


195 0105953 Max HartN4083 McNab RoadBlack River Falls, 54615


Office Subtotal : 4

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 93 Incumbent: Warren Petryk

237 0105989 Charlene Charlie WarnerW6150 County Road ZZMondovi, 54755


250 0103195 Warren PetrykS9840 Hwy 93Eleva, 54738


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 94 Incumbent: Steve Doyle

309 0106083 Albert Rohland1334 Pine StreetLa Crosse, 54601


083 0101856 Steve DoyleN5525 Hauser RoadOnalaska, 54650


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 95 Incumbent: Jill Billings

150 0105123 Jill Billings1403 Johnson StreetLa Crosse, 54601


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 96 Incumbent: Lee Nerison (Filed Notification of Noncandidacy)

295 0105980 Ahna Key205 N Michigan StPrairie Du Chien, 53821

Republican 03/15/2018 6/1/2018 06/01/2018 186 Denied








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161 0106030 Loren OldenburgE4299 County Rd YViroqua, 54665


062 0105793 Alicia Leinberger330 Minshall AvenueViroqua, 54665


258 0105964 Paul BuhrS4166 Orchard RdViroqua, 54665


0106002 Jess Mark Johnson806 Williams StreetViroqua, 54665


Office Subtotal : 5

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 97 Incumbent: Scott Allen

060 0103326 Scott AllenS42W25312 DALE DRWAUKESHA, 53189-7812


Office Subtotal : 1

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 98 Incumbent: Adam Neylon

0106045 Mary LarsonN25W24069 River Park Drive, Unit 1Pewaukee, 53072


153 0105423 Adam Neylon1357 Lake Park Ct.Pewaukee, 53072


Office Subtotal : 2

Office : REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 99 Incumbent: Cindi Duchow

029 0105660 Cindi DuchowN22 W28692 Louis AvePewaukee, 53072


Office Subtotal : 1

Total Candidates : 390


CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION

FOR

GENERAL ELECTION

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Independent Candidates

TO WISCONSIN COUNTY CLERKS AND THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION

COMMISSIONERS:

I, COMMISSIONER DEAN KNUDSON, Chairperson of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, certify that

the following independent candidates shall have the indicated party or principle below listed with their names

on the ballot at the General Election to be held on November 6, 2018.

GOVERNOR

Maggie Turnbull

(Independent)

Arnie Enz

(The Wisconsin Party)

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Wil Losch

(Independent)

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1

Ken Yorgan

(Independent)


Robert R. Raymond

(Independent)


Ken Driessen

(Direct Participatory Democracy)

REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 1

Roberta Thelen

(Independent)

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Certification of Nomination - Independent Candidates

General Election, November 6, 2018

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Jeff Dahlke

(Independent, Jeff Dahlke for Assembly)


Steven Shevey

(The Moderation Party)


James Krus

(Independent)


Michael A. Tauschek

(Independent)

DONE in the City of Madison, this 11th day of June 2018.

________________________________________________

Commissioner Dean Knudson, Chairperson

Wisconsin Elections Commission

212 East Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor

P.O. Box 7984

Madison, WI 53707-7984

(608) 261-2028

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