While voting in the federal and state elections Nov. 5, Fond du Lac area residents also will see several local races on their ballots.
One local senate district, five assembly districts and the Fond du Lac County district attorney position are up for election, as well as the county clerk, treasurer and register of deeds.
Four Fond du Lac County towns have referendum questions asking voters to decide if clerk or treasurer positions should be appointed rather than elected. Three school districts have referendum questions asking voters to approve money for operational, maintenance and other expenses.
Voters can visit myvote.wi.gov for information about their municipal clerk, their polling place, what races are on their ballot and how to check if they’re registered to vote.
What do I need to know about voting in November’s election?
The deadline to register to vote is Nov. 1 if registering in your municipal clerk’s office. Voters can register at the polls the day of the election.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for regular and permanent overseas voters is Oct. 31. For voters who are indefinitely confined, or are in the military and not away from home, the deadline is Nov. 1.
Absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office by 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Voters returning them by mail should be mindful of when they’re sending them out.
Early in-person voting started Oct. 22, and clerks’ offices will vary in hours and availability. Check out the times here.
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What races are on the November 2024 ballot for Fond du Lac County?
20th Senate District:
Senate District 20 includes the city of Fond du Lac and the villages of North Fond du Lac, Eden and Campbellsport, as well as parts of Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.
The Democratic candidate is Michael Rapp of Van Dyne, and the Republican candidate is District 18 Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac.
Assembly District 27:
Assembly District 27 represents a northeast portion of Fond du Lac County, as well as parts of Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties.
The Democratic candidate is Kay Ladson of Fond du Lac, and the Republican candidate is Lindee Brill of Sheboygan Falls.
Assembly District 37:
Assembly District 37 represents part of southern Fond du Lac County and northern Dodge County.
The Democratic candidate is LaToya Bates of Mayville, and the Republican candidate is Mark Born.
Assembly District 39:
Assembly District 39 represents western and northwestern Fond du Lac County; portions of Winnebago, Columbia and Adams counties; and the entirety of Green Lake and Marquette counties.
The Democratic candidate is Chris Gordon of Neshkoro, and the Republican candidate is Alex Dallman of Green Lake.
Assembly District 59:
Assembly District 59 represents southeastern Fond du Lac County — including Eden and Campbellsport — as well as portions of Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.
The Democratic candidate is Jack Holzman of Belgium, and the Republican candidate is Robert Brooks of Saukville.
Assembly District 60:
Assembly District 60 represents central Fond du Lac County, including the city of Fond du Lac and the village of North Fond du Lac.
The Democratic candidate is Joe Lavrenz, and the Republican candidate is Jerry O’Connor. Both are from Fond du Lac.
What Fond du Lac County races will be on the ballot?
Candidates for local contests include Lisa Freiburg for Fond du Lac County clerk, Brenda A. Schneider for county treasurer and Jim Krebs for register of deeds. All three are incumbents and running as Republicans.
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is also running unopposed for reelection as a Republican.
What referendums will Fond du Lac County voters be deciding?
Town of Osceola referendum:
The town of Osceola will have two referendum questions on the ballots this fall, asking voters if the town clerk or town treasurer should be appointed positions, rather than elected positions. The language of the referendum questions is as follows: “Shall the person holding the office of Clerk in the Town of Osceola be appointed by the town board?” and “Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Osceola be appointed by the town board?”
Town officials have posted an explanation on the difference between appointed clerk or treasurer and elected clerk or treasurer on townofosceola.org.
Town of Calumet referendum:
The town of Calumet will have a referendum question on the ballot, asking voters if the town treasurer should be appointed, rather than elected: “Shall the person holding the office of town treasurer in the Town of Calumet be appointed by the town board?”
Town of Lamartine referendum:
The town of Lamartine will also ask voters via referendum if the town treasurer should be appointed, rather than elected: “Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Lamartine be appointed by the town board?”
Town of Rosendale referendum:
The town of Rosendale will have two referendum questions, asking voters if either the town clerk or town treasurer should be appointed positions, rather than elected positions.
The language on the ballot will be, “Shall the person holding the office of Clerk in the Town of Rosendale be appointed by the town board?” and, “Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Rosendale be appointed by the town board?”
North Fond du Lac School District referendum:
Households in the North Fond du Lac School District will have a referendum question on their ballots asking to authorize the school district to exceed the revenue limit by $1.1 million for 2024-2025, rising incrementally each year to $3.2 million for 2028-2029. This would fund operational and maintenance expenses accommodating projected student growth.
The question will read: “Shall the School District of North Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1.1 million for the 2024-2025 school year, by $2.5 million for the 2025-2026 school year, by $2.7 million for the 2026-2027 school year, by $2.9 million for the 2027-2028 school year and by $3.2 million for the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses, including for continued safety, current programs and services and to operate additional space?”
More information is available on the school district website.
School District of Oakfield referendum:
On Aug. 19, the School District of Oakfield approved an operational referendum question for the next ballot, asking school district voters to approve the renewal of operational funds for the next four years to cover educational programs, building maintenance and staff retention efforts.
The question reads, “Shall the School District of Oakfield be authorized to exceed state revenue limits by $1,100,000 for the 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 school years all on a non-recurring basis to support School District operations and maintenance expenses?”
More information is available on the school district website.
Markesan District Schools referendum:
Voters in the School District of Markesan will see one district referendum questions on their ballot to approve funding for facility improvements: “Shall the School District of Markesan, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Columbia, Marquette and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statues, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an addition and renovations at the Elementary School, including for classrooms, art, music, special education, the library and offices; renovations at the Middle/High School, including for a secure entrance; district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?”
This article was first published on the Fond du Lac Reporter