Menomonee Falls Election Preview: Voter ID, Where To Vote, Candidate Info

Unless you've been abroad (for example, interplanetary travel), you know that it will be time to head to the polls on Tuesday. We've listed information about the candidates in all contested races on our .

There is one contested race going on in the village for School Board. Incumbent is in a contest with three other candidates seeking one of two open seats on the board. No matter what happens Tuesday, there will be at least one new face on the board. , , and (R.L. Houdek on the ballot) are also seeking a seat. School Board President Kathy Shurilla decided not to seek another term.

Stay tuned to Patch for updates on the election throughout the day on Tuesday. If you see something at the polling places that should be brought to the attention of others, send an email to carl.engelking@patch.com.

Voter Information

The polls for all districts open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

The Menomonee Falls has several polling locations throughout the village. Be sure to check where you are voting under the .

Here are the polling locations in the village:

• Wards 1 & 2: , W180N7863 Town Hall Rd.
• Wards 3, 4 & 5: , N88W17658 Christman Rd.  
• Wards 6 & 7: , N89W16856 Appleton Ave.
• Wards 8, 9 & 10: , W156N8436 Pilgrim Rd.
• Wards 11 & 12: Lilly Road Fire Station, W140N7501 Lilly Rd.
• Wards 13 & 14: , W156N8131 Pilgrim Rd.
• Wards 15 & 16: , W156N7149 Pilgrim Rd.
• Wards 17, 18 & 19: , N56W16300 Silver Spring Dr.
• Ward 20: , W156N5429 Bette Dr.
• Wards 21, 22 and 23: , W220N6588 Town Line Rd.

If you have any questions regarding voting locations or regulations, please call Village Janice Moyer at (262) 532-4212 or you can contact her by email.

Waukesha County Races

In addition to the local races in Menomonee Falls, voters also will be casting ballots for various Waukesha County races. Voters will cast ballots for Waukesha County Supervisor positions in and .

Primary Race for President

Oh, yes...that too. Although there are four active candidates campaigning for the Republican nomination for president, all candidates who have thrown their hat in the ring will still be listed on the ballot: Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum.

Although there are no expected challengers to the sitting Democratic President Barack Obama, it still exists as an option to write in. Please note you will be required to fill in the preferred party you will vote in first, then pick an individual candidate within that party.

Election Law Changes

While the Voter ID law had taken effect and impacted the primary races in February, a recent injunction has put the requirement that voters show identification on hold. Residents may still be asked for a current photo ID showing proof of residence, but it is not required. You will be required to sign in to the voter roll book when you arrive at the polls.