Politics & Government

Wisconsin Aug. 11 Primary: Who's On My Ballot In Waukesha

Voters take to the polls this Aug. 11 in Waukesha for the fall partisan primary. Here are the new polling places, candidates and more.

WAUKESHA, WI—Voters in Waukesha will take to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for the fall primary election. Voters will see a few notable races including Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District race. Incumbent Republican Jim Sensenbrenner, who was first elected in 1978, is not seeking re-election.

The Democratic primary candidate is Tom Palzewicz and Republican primary candidates are Clifford DeTemple and Scott Fitzgerald.

Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District includes Jefferson and Washington counties and parts of Dodge, Milwaukee, Walworth, and Waukesha counties.

Find out what's happening in Waukeshafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The state is also sending out absentee ballot mailers to 2.7 million voters in the event voters want to exercise greater caution and vote from home.


Find out what's happening in Waukeshafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Polling places


A list of Waukesha polling places can be found on the City of Waukesha website.

All polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. Visit myvote.wi.gov for a sample ballot.

Voter Registration Deadlines

By Mail: Wednesday, July 22

In Person: Tuesday, Aug. 11

Online: Wednesday, July 22

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