Tuesday is primary election day in Wisconsin. | Photo: WDIO-TV file WDIO-TV Created: February 15, 2021 05:58 PM
It s already time for another election: Tuesday, Feb. 16 is primary election day in Wisconsin.
All ballots in the state will contain the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race, which will be narrowed from seven candidates to two in Tuesday s primary election. The candidates are Sheila Briggs, Joe Fenrick, Troy Gunderson, Shandowlyon Shawn Hendricks-Williams, Deborah Kerr, Steve Krull, and Jill Underly. Wisconsin Public Radio has profiles of the candidates.
Incumbent Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor is not running.
Locally, there is also a primary election in the Maple School Board race. Shannon Grayson, incumbent Adam Landwehr, Shari Olson, Chris Schultz, and incumbent Rachel Zwicky are running for two seats. The Superior Telegram has profiles of the candid
Ballots set for Wisconsin s spring elections
Many races are uncontested but voters in Superior s North End and those in the Maple School District will decide on new representation. 8:59 am, Jan. 8, 2021 ×
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Ballots are set for the spring election for state and local races. Locally, voters will decide representation for few seats.
Only one of five city council races in Superior is facing a challenge this year after long-time Councilor Esther Dalbec decided not to seek another term.
“I decided I’m giving it up this year,” Dalbec said. “I think I’ve reached the point at 87 that to get out in the middle of a snowstorm and having to use the telephone for meetings just isn’t the same.”
Some board members urged returning to in-person classes Monday for the mental health of students and because many children are struggling with learning under the online format. In a letter to the district, Douglas County Public Health Officer Kathy Ronchi said she supported returning to in-person instruction when possible.
Other board members were concerned that opening buildings up during a high level of COVID-19 activity in the county could expose some teachers to hundreds of students. Board member Brian Johnson wondered how many parents would even send their children back as there are only seven days before holiday break.
A number of school officials were split on the decision, including the administration team. On a staff survey, roughly 60% of teachers who responded reported they did not feel comfortable returning to in-person classes, Croney said.