Here’s your guide to contested races in the Aug. 13 primary in greater Green Bay.
The winners will advance to the November general election.
In addition to partisan primaries, there are two referendum questions on the ballot that would change the Wisconsin Constitution.
In February, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law new Wisconsin legislative maps, so the state Senate and Assembly district you vote in may have changed.
You can find out what races are on your ballot as well as other at myvote.wi.gov:
Here are the primaries for voters in Brown County. Note: (i) denotes incumbent.
8th Congressional District
Residents will vote twice in this primary. One of the votes is for the special election, which would send someone to fill out former Rep. Mike Gallagher’s term, from the November election until Jan. 3. The second vote will elect a representative who will serve a two-year term starting Jan. 3.
Republicans
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Andre Jacque, De Pere
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Roger Roth, Appleton
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Tony Wied, De Pere
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Republicans
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Joel Kitchens (i), Sturgeon Bay
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Milt Swagel, West Kewaunee
4th Assembly District
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Alexia Unertl, Suamico
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Jane Benson, Suamico
Republicans
Republicans
Referendum questions
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Question 1: Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?
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Question 2: Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created to prohibit the governor from allocating any federal moneys the governor accepts on behalf of the state without the approval of the legislature by joint resolution or as provided by legislative rule?
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When are the polls open?
Polls are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.
In-person absentee voting began July 30 at most municipalities. You can go here to see dates and times.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Green Bay-area voter guide for the August 13 partisan primary election
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