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Greater Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

November 7, 2006

Includes referenda and candidates for Milwaukee, Wisconsin and surrounding suburbs

Civil Unions Ban

Endorsed Vote: No

This is what Wisconsin voters will see on the November 7 ballot:

"Marriage. Shall section 13 of article XIII of the constitution be created to provide that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state and that a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state?"

The ban has two equally significant parts. The first would permanently deny marriage rights to loving, committed gay families who live in every Wisconsin county. The second would foreclose the possibility of civil unions. It would also seriously endanger existing legal protections for all unmarried couples.

www.fairwisconsin.org

Death Penalty Reinstatement

Endorsed Vote: No

In 1853 Wisconsin became the first state in the union to abolish the death penalty. This November, the question of reinstating the death penalty will be put on the ballot. No Death Penalty Wisconsin urges you to vote "No" on this referendum and keep our tradition of abolishment alive.

http://www.nodeathpenaltywi.org/

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

The Governor heads the executive branch of the Wisconsin government. The Lieutenant Governor is the second leader of the executive branch.

Jim Doyle and Barbara Lawton

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Incumbents, Democrats

Since taking office in 2003, Governor Jim Doyle has worked hard to move Wisconsin forward, fighting to make Wisconsin more affordable for middle class and working families.

www.DoyleLawton.org

Mark Green and Jean Hundertmark

Endorsed Vote: No

Challengers, Republicans

www.votemarkgreen.com

Nelson Eisman and Leon Todd

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challengers, Greens

http://voteeisman.org/

Congress, District 5

This is the representative to the US Congress representing those in the 5th District, including much of suburban Milwaukee. To see a district map and find out if you're in the 5th District, visit http://www.bk2006.org/PDF/cd5.pdf

Bryan Kennedy

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Challenger, Democrat

My 2006 theme is “Security, Opportunity, Responsibility.” I believe that my moderate viewpoints are a much better fit for our district than the extremist agenda of our current Representative. I am someone who will defend America, fight for greater opportunities for all, and pledge to be responsible and transparent in my representation.

www.bk2006.org

F James Sensenbrenner

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Republican

www.sensenbrenner.org

Bob Levis

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Green

http://wisconsingreenparty.org/pages/elections/candidates/levis

Attorney General

The Department of Justice (DOJ) provides legal advice and representation, criminal investigations, and various law enforcement services for the state. It represents the state in civil cases and handles criminal cases that reach the Wisconsin Court of Appeals or the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It also represents the state in criminal cases on appeal in federal courts and participates with other states in federal cases that are important to Wisconsin. The department provides legal representation in lower courts when expressly authorized by law or requested by the governor, either house of the legislature, or a state agency head. It is also represents state agencies in court reviews of their administrative decisions. The Department consists of four divisions and one office. The Division of Criminal Investigation, Division of Law Enforcement Services, Division of Legal Services, Division of Management Services and the Office of Crime Victim Services.

www.doj.state.wi.us

Kathleen Falk

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Democrat

www.kathleenfalk.com

J. B. Van Hollen

Endorsed Vote: No

Republican

www.vanhollenforag.com

Secretary of State

Wisconsin's Constitution requires the Secretary of State to maintain the official acts of the Legislature and Governor, and to keep the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin and affix it to all official acts of the Governor. In addition, the Office administers program responsibilities set forth in approximately 100 sections of the Wisconsin Statutes, including issuing notary public commissions; issuing notary authentications and apostilles; recording annexations and charter ordinances of municipalities; registering trade names and trademarks; publishing legislative acts; filing oaths of office; and filing deeds for state lands and buildings.

http://www.sos.state.wi.us/

Doug LaFollete

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Incumbent, Democrat

www.douglafollette.com

Sandy Sullivan

Endorsed Vote: No

Challenger, Republican

sandysullivan.info

Mike LaForest

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Green

http://www.geocities.com/laforestfire/green.html

Wisconsin Treasurer

The mission of the Office of the Wisconsin State Treasurer is to fulfill the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Office in order to assure the sound financial oversight and absolute safety of all public funds collected, managed and disbursed and to do so at no cost to the state's taxpayers.

http://www.ost.state.wi.us/home/

Dawn Marie Sass

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Democrat

Jack C Voight

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Republican

http://www.jackvoight.com/

William Hemenway

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Constitution Party

http://www.cpow.org/

Winston Sephus, Jr

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Green

http://www.sephusfortreasurer.org/

Tim Peterson

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Libertarian

http://www.timpeterson.com/

State Senate, District 5

Western Milwaukee suburbs. For a district map, see http://www.legis.state.wi.us//Senate/sen05/Sdist05.pdf

Tom Reynolds

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Republican

Jim Sullivan

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Challenger, Democrat

www.sullivanforsenate.com

State Senate, District 7

Southeastern Milwaukee area. District map:

http://www.legis.state.wi.us//Senate/sen07/Sdist07.pdf

Jeff Plale

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Incumbent, Democrat

Dimity Grabowski

Endorsed Vote: No

Challenger, Republican

Claude VanderVeen

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Green

State Senate, District 21

Racine, Wisconsin

District map: http://www.legis.state.wi.us//Senate/sen21/Sdist21.pdf

John Lehman

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Democrat

http://www.lehman4senate.com/

William McReynolds

Endorsed Vote: No

Republican

www.mcreynoldsforsenate.com

State Senate, District 33

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Andrew Stiffler

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Democrat

http://www.wisdems.org/ht/display/CandidateDetails/i/818208

Ted Kanavas

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Republican

www.tedkanavas.com

State Assembly, District 13

Western Milwaukee, WI

David Cullen

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Incumbent, Democrat

Rick Baas

Endorsed Vote: No

Challenger, Republican

www.rickbaas.com

State Assembly, District 14

Western Milwaukee County

David Hucke

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Democrat

Leah Vukmir

Endorsed Vote: No

Incumbent, Republican

State Assembly, District 17

North Central Milwaukee, WI

Barbara Toles

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Incumbent, Democrat

Christopher Brown

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Challenger, Independent

State Assembly, District 23

Northern Milwaukee County and Southern Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Stan Teplin

Endorsed Vote: Yes

Democrat

www.stanteplin.com

Jim Ott

Endorsed Vote: No Endorsement

Republican

www.votejimott.com

Milwaukee County District Attorney

The mission of the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is to promote public peace and safety by just and vigorous prosecution; to seek and to do impartial justice by ensuring that the guilty are punished and the innocent go free; to protect the health and welfare of children who are victims of child abuse and neglect; and to safeguard the rule of law and to promote citizens' participation in law enforcement by treating all persons who come in contact with the criminal justice system with fairness, dignity, and respect.