Brenda’s picks, predictions, candidate websites, endorsements, election night parties and more . . . for those of you who are going to call or text or email me and ask me what to do, here you go! 🙂 With my apologies for this not quite being complete! Still filling in a few links as I find more info and just plain ran out of time..
Here’s where you find out where to vote if needed.
CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 1
I’d dual endorse in this race only because I like Philip. However, Lisa Subeck is sure to run away with this one. Running a race takes more than a nice person who knocks on doors, it also takes money to really get out and reach voters who you might not reach at home. Thanks to Philip for running, we need more candidates all the time in every race. It’s what keeps people on their toes and gets ideas into public discussion. However, Subeck gets it right at least 80% of the time if not more like 90% of the time. I disagree on some things, but after working with her for years, I”m comfortable working with her and knowing what to expect, even when there is a klinker every once in a while.
Lisa B. Subeck
Website
Facebook
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
AFSCME- PEOPLE
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement, Endorsement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters – Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, State Representatives Terese Berceau, Dianne Hesselbein, Brett Hulsey, Sondy Pope-Roberts, Melissa Sargent, Chris Taylor, Dane County Board Supervisor Carousel Bayrd, City of Madison Alders Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Joe Clausius, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Sue Ellingson, Jill Johnson, Steve King, Larry Palm, Matt Phair, Scott Resnick, Marsha Rummel, Chris Schmidt, Mike Verveer, Anita Weier, MMSD School Board Member Marj Passman & Arlene Silveira
Election Night Party: ?
Philip Alan Sigurslid
Website = ?
Equality Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: ?
Election Night Party:?
DISTRICT 2
I’ve been backing Ledell Zeller since day one. She clearly has the most experience and has been around and will be around, instead of people who come and go in our neighborhoods. I”m really kind of frustrated with being represented by people who don’t represent the district. Check this out.
Endorsed by Alders/Supervisors of surrounds districts: Zellers = 5, Post = 0
Endorsed by current or former Neighborhood Assoc. Presidents: Zellers = 9, Post = 1
Endorsed publicly by District 2 residents and small business owners: Zellers = 373, Post = 12
Plus, 69% of posts contributions come from the Chamber of Commerce, developers and others outside District 2, 17% is self financed, only 14% comes from inside the district.
I hope people are paying attention to who is paying to elect our elected officials. District 2 needs Ledell Zellers to represent the people who live here.
This one is too close to call, but I’m going with Zellers, given the TLNA support that I didn’t have with David Wallner and others who supported Maniaci, but are not supporting Post.
Bryan Post
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
AFSCME- PEOPLE
Affordable Housing Action Alliance (Yes, we actually did, very embarrassing)
Fair Wisconsin
Madison Professional Police Officers Association (can’t find link)
Plumbers Local 75 (no link)
Cap Times Profile
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Former Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Senator Fred Risser
Election Night Party: Naples 15, 15 N. Butler St.
Ledell Zellers
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Progressive Dane
Greens
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Equality Wisconsin
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement, Endorsement
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note:Former Mayor Joe Sensenbrenner, Alders Mike Verveer, Marsha Rummel, Satya Rhodes-Conway, Lisa Subek, Former Alders Brenda Konkel, Robbie Webber, David Wallner, D2 Candidate 2013 Colin Bowden and Arthur Kohl-Riggs, County Board Supervisors John Hendrick, Heidi Wegleitner, Al Matano, School Board Members Marj Passman, Arlene Silveira, Carol Carstensen, Lucy Mathiak, Tenney Lapham Nbhd. Assoc. (TLNA) President Joe Lusson, Former TLNA Presidents Patrick McDonnell, Cheryl Wittke, Susan Bauman-Duren, Tim Olsen, Mansion Hill Nbhd Assoc President Gene Devitt, Past President CNI Adam Plotkin, Bert Stitt, Sheridan Glen, Melissa Berger
Election Night Party: Baldwin Street Grille, 1304 E. Washington
District 3
I sat next to Lauren Cnare on the City Council, we agreed on very little. Nice person, I called her the “Council Mom”, but I”m looking for someone who is good on the issues, represents their constituents instead of special interests and who actually understands poverty issues.
Unfortunately, if I have to predict, I think this one is closer than people think, but I think Cnare wins.
Barbara Davis
Website
Facebook
Progressive Dane
Greens
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Equality Wisconsin
Cap Times Profile
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Erin Thornley, Fred Arnold, Former City Council President, Barbara Arnold, Former President of Madison Board of Education, Jill Johnson, Alder District 16, County Board Supervisors Al Matano, Heidi Weigleitner, Leland Pan, John Hendrick, Dave de Felice, Bert Zipperer, Former Alder, Peggy Coyne, Past President and President Elect MTI, Elaine DeSmidt, Former County Supervisor District 3
Election Night Party: ?
Lauren Cnare
Website
Dane County Democratic Party
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement, Endorsement
State Journal Endorsement, Profile
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin
Firefighters Local 311
Madison Professional Police Officers Association PAC
Other Endorsements of Note: Alders Lisa Subeck, Bridget Maniaci, Shiva Bidar, Steve King, Scott Resnick, Paul Skidmore, Chris Schmidt, Satya Rhodes-Conway, Sue Ellingson, Tim Bruer, Larry Palm, Joe Clausius, Mark Clear, Matt Phair, Past Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, former Alder Warren Onken
District 4
Michael Verveer
Unopposed
Dane County Democratic Party
Progressive Dane
AFSCME – PEOPLE
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters Written
District 5
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff
Unopposed
Dane County Democratic Party
AFSCME – PEOPLE
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
District 6
Hands down, Marsha Rummel. I also consider Scott a friend, but we just don’t agree on many, many things. Rummel has a tough district, very active, lots of issues, lots of work and she handles it as well as anyone I know. She followed in tough shoes with Judy Olson and has performed admirably. Plus, she’s the most progressive person on the council! Hard work, great politics, its a clear, clear choice!
And she will win. The crappy mailings in the district put the nail in that coffin.
Marsha Rummel
Website
Facebook
Progressive Dane
South Central Federation of Labor
AFSCME- PEOPLE
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
TAA
Equality Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement, Endorsement
State Journal Endorsement
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: County Executive Joe Parisi, County Supervisors Carousel Andrea Bayrd, John Hendrick, Al Matano, Leland Pan, Kyle Richmond, Matt Veldran, Heidi Mayree Wegleitner, Madison Alders Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Matt Phair, Scott Resnick, Satya Rhodes-Conway, Chris Schmidt, Lisa Subeck, Anita Weier, State Representatives Dianne Conway Hesselbein, Melissa Agard Sargeant, Chris Taylor, Madison School Board Members Marjorie Passman, Arlene Silveira, Ed Hughes
Election Night Party: Harmony Bar, 2201 Atwood Ave
Scott B. Thornton
Website
Twitter
Facebook
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: I didn’t find any on his website.
Election Night Party: One Barrel Brewing, 2001 Atwood
District 7
Steve King
Unopposed
Dane County Democratic Party
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
District 8
Scott Resnick
Opponent Christian Hansen dropped out, so essentially unopposed.
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
AFSCME – PEOPLE
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Fair Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
Other Endorsements of Note: Didn’t get to
Election Night Party
District 9
I’ll take a pass on this one as far as endorsements. Skidmore wins is my prediction.
Rick Cruz
Website
Cap Times
State Journal
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: None?
Election Night Party: ?
Paul Skidmore
Website – none?
South Central Federation of Labor
AFSCME – PEOPLE
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: No webiste?
Election Night Party: ?
District 10
Maurice Cheeks
Unopposed – always hate to see a walk-on.
Dane County Democratic Party
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
Other Endorsements of Note:
Election Night Party: ?
District 11
Chris Schmidt
Dane County Democratic Party
AFSCME PEOPLE
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
District 12
I’m going with Leslie Peterson for the endorsement and the win. This one is a close one in terms of who wins, while Palm is an incumbent, he is in a different district after redistricting and they don’t know him as well – which actually might work in his favor. Larry’s term on the city council has been mostly noted for . . . not much – so the endorsement isn’t really close at all. Plus, I’m just disappointed he couldn’t even be bothered to fill out the Affordable Housing Action Alliance survey when he is on the Homelessness Issues Committee and the point person on housing on the council. Sigh. Peterson brings energy, a progressive voice that won’t get lost and she also works really hard. It’s a theme, but that is what I like in the candidates I endorse!
Larry Palm
Website
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Equality Wisconsin
Fair Wisconsin
Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund
Firefighter Local 311
Madison Professional Police Association
Cap Times
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Didn’t get to it – check his website
Election Night Party: ?
Leslie Peterson
Website
Facebook
Progressive Dane
Greens
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Didn’t get to it, check her website
Election Night Party: Cafe a Bellatalia, 1026 N Sherman Ave
District 13
I’m going with Zach Madden on the endorsement, another clear choice! Mark my words, if he doesn’t win today, we will see him again. District 13 was very lucky to have two young people (Damon Terrell lost in the primary) running for office that were rock stars. Sadly, I think Ellingson pulls this one off, but again, it will be closer than she would like. Ellingson has been a HUGE disappointment on housing, again because she serves on the CDA and hasn’t really shown any interest in housing, despite having quite a bit of low-income, actually affordable housing, in her district.
Sue Ellingson
Website
Dane County Democratic Party
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Equality Wisconsin
Fair Wisconsin
Madison Prof Police Officers Assn
Wisconsin Progress
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Alder Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Joe Clausius, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Steve King, Scott Resnick, Matt Phair, Larry Palm, Chris Schmidt, Brian Solomon, Lisa Subeck, Anita Weier, County Clerk Scott McDonell,
County Sup. Chuck Erickson, Kyle Richmond, County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, State Senator Mark Miller, Assembly Rep Terese Berceau, Dianne Hesselbein, Sondy Pope-Roberts, Janis Ringhand, Melissa Sargent, School Board Member Arlene Silviera, Dane Dems Chair Mike Basford, Former Alders Alder Ken Golden, Alder Julia Kerr and Former Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Former County Exec Kathleen Falk
Election Night Party: ?
Zach Madden
Website
Progressive Dane
South Central Federation of Labor
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Equality Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
TAA
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Dane County Supervisor Jenni Dye, Al Matano, Leland Pan, Kyle Richmond, Heidi Wegleitner, Former Alder Tim Gruber, Andy Heidt, Brenda Konkel
Election Night Party: Laurel Tavern, 2505 Monroe St.
District 14
Well, call me a coward, but I’ll pass on this one as well. Neither candidate gave me much to work with. Bruer is a bully many fear, but he’s just that, a bully. Strasser has been described as “an empty suit”. Sorry District 14, good luck. At this point, you’re probably in a better position with Bruer, the city is probably better with Strasser.
I actually have no clue who wins, haven’t spent any time in the district. I’m guessing Bruer.
Timothy V Bruer
Website
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin
Fire Fighters Local 311
Madison Police Department, MPPOA
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Alderperson Shiva-Bidar-Sielaff, Chris Schmidt, Lauren Cnare, Mark Clear, Joe Clausius, Matt Phair, Scott Resnick, Dane County Supervisor Shelia Stubbs
Election Night Party: Coleseum Bar? 🙂 Really, don’t know.
John Robert Strasser
Website
Dane County Democratic Party
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Fair Wisconsin
Wisconsin Progress
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: State Representatives Dianne Hesselbein, Melissa Sargent, Chris Taylor, Terese Berceau, former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Scott McDonell, Dane County Clerk, County Board Supervisors, John Hendrick, Carousel Bayrd, Erika Hotchkiss, Kyle Richmond, Jenni Dye, Jeff Pertl, Tim Kiefer, Al Matano, Heidi Wegleitner, Jeremy Levin, Sharon Corrigan, Chuck Erickson, Paul Rusk, former Dane County Supervisor Judy Wilcox and Tom Powell, Alders Lisa Subeck, Mike Verveer, Jill Johnson, Satya Rhodes-Conway, School Board members Marj Passman
Election Night Party: Bonfyre, 2601 W. Beltline Hwy
District 15
HAWK! Wow, this one has been hard, I have some very good friends who are strong Ahrens supporters. I just can’t help want candidates that are brave and stand up for what they believe in and Hawk has a huge track record with me (smoking ban and paid sick leave and maybe even local minimum wage) He stood up, as a business owner, in support of these ideas, even when it wasn’t popular with his colleagues. Plus, he knows what he doesn’t know and works hard to find answers, he thinks about issues and comes to his own conclusions. He’s got my support!
Too close to call on the win – but again, I haven’t spent any time in the district, just based on what I’m hearing.
Hawk Sullivan
Website
Progressive Dane
Greens
Fair Wisconsin
Firefighters Local 311
Laborers Local 464
Madison Professional Police Officers Association
Building Trades of South Central Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Senator Russ Feingold, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell, Mahlon Mitchell, President of Professional Firefighters of WI, Alders Shiva Bidar-Sieloff, Mike Verveer, Mark Clear, Scott Resnick, Steve King, Paul Skidmore, Chris Schmidt, Dane County Supervisors Jenni Dye, Nick Zweifel, Analiese Eicher, Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Eastmorland Neighborhood Association President Kathy Soukup
Election Night Party: Jade Monkey, 109 Cottage Grove Rd
David Ahrens
Website
South Central Federation of Labor
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Affordable Housing Action Alliance
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Russ Feingold, former U.S. Senator, Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive, Melissa Sargent, State Representative-elect, District 48, Jeff Pertl, Dane County Supervisor, District 17, Andy Olsen, former Madison Alder & Dane County Supervisor, Tom Stoebig, former Dane County Supervisor
Election Night Party: ?
District 16
Denise DeMarb
Another walk on, sigh. Unopposed.
Dane County Democratic Party
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters Written
District 17
I don’t know Spencer, at all, even tho he has run several times. So, I’ll take a pass on this on. Politically, I don’t agree with Joe on much, but that doesn’t mean I would agree with Spencer either. Burned by too many big tent democrats that turned out way to conservative to make an endorsement here. Again, mostly because I just don’t know Spencer White.
Joe Clausius
Website – ?
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: No website?
Election Night Party: ?
Spencer White
Website
Dane County Democratic Party
Cap Times Statement
Affordable Housing Action Alliance – endorsed (sorry no link)
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: Nothing on website
Election Night Party: ?
District 18
Anita G. Weier
Unopposed
AFSCME – PEOPLE
Dane County Democratic Party
Affordable Housing Action Alliance – sorry no link
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
League of Women Voters Written
District 19
Mark Clear
Fair Wisconsin
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written
District 20
I don’t know a thing about this race, is there one?
Matt Phair
Website – ? (didn’t look that hard)
Dane County Democratic Party
South Central Federation of Labor
http://www.afscme40.org/index.cfm?action=downloadasset&assetid=fe5ffbc0-c9f2-4a78-a048-e33c4c479303
Fair Wisconsin
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile, Endorsement
Downtown Madison Inc
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: ?
Election Night Party: ?
Kevin Wymore
Website – ?
Cap Times Statement
State Journal Profile
League of Women Voters Written, Video
Other Endorsements of Note: ?
Election Night Party: ?
