Clerks Predict Low Turnout for State Supreme Court Race

Brookfield voters heading to the polls Tuesday will find just one race: narrowing the field of candidates running for state Supreme Court. 

Three candidates are challenging incumbent Justice David T. Prosser Jr., who has served on the state's high court for 12 years. The challengers are: JoAnne F. Kloppenburg, who has been a litigator and prosecutor at Wisconsin’s Department of Justice since 1989; Joel Winnig, an attorney for more than 30 years; and Maria Stephens, the Appellate Division director for the State Public Defender's office.

For more on the Supreme Court candidates, visit the League of Women Voters website. 

The top two vote-getters will advance to the April 5 general election.

There are no local school or municipal primary races on Tuesday, prompting clerks to predict a low turnout. 

City Clerk Kristine Schmidt said turnout will likely be about 8 percent, based on the historical turnout of 8 to 10 percent for spring primary elections for  Supreme Court and Elmbrook School Board.

"It just is not a race that brings much out," she said. 

Town Clerk Jane Carlson said turnout typically is about 12%, but could be as high as 20% for the high court.

If you aren't registered to vote, you can register at the polls Tuesday as long as you have proof of residence, which can include a driver's license or state identification card, a utility bill, property tax bills, leases and other documents. For more information on registering at the polls, visit the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board website.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The city has seven polling sites and a map to help you find your site. 

The town has three polling places:

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

Residents who formerly voted at Pleasant Hill School will now vote at Town Hall or St. John's. Ward 3 – north of Bluemound, west of Barker – should vote at Town Hall. Ward 6 – south of Bluemound, west of Barker, Nnorth of Davidson - must vote at St. John’s Church.

Not sure which ward you are in? Check with the Clerk's Office  at 262-796-3788.