New Districts in Effect for Tuesday’s Primary Election

State officials are recommending that voters double-check which district they live in before heading to the polls. Tuesday’s primary is the first election where the state’s new congressional and state legislative lines will be put into effect. The state legislature redraws the district lines every 10 years.

Government Accountability Board spokesman Reid Magney says some elected officials that people have been used to voting for or against for years, may not be on the ballot anymore because of redistricting, “It’s good to have empowered voters. It’s good to know what’s going to be on the ballot when you get there so you’re not surprised. You can think about who you want to vote for. It’s incumbent to voters to know what district they’re in and who’s going to be on the ballot.”

Voters can confirm their state legislative and congressional districts through their municipal clerk. Voting information can also be found on the GAB’s Wisconsin Voter Public Access website.