Tuesday, June 14, 2011
5:39 PM
At least 15 file nomination papers in 6 recalls targeting GOP senators
UPDATED JUNE 15, 4:54 P.M.
Nomination papers are in for the six recalls against GOP senators.
So far, a GAB nomination paper tracking report lists the number of valid signatures submitted for only a few candidates, but a separate candidate registration report lists whether candidates have filed nomination papers.
In addition to six Democratic candidates, the latest GAB candidate registration report, posted just after 5 p.m., listed six candidates who have been identified as GOP protest candidates running as Democrats, three “placeholder” Democratic candidates the Dem party indicated it would run in order to ensure a primary, and one independent. The independent candidate was newly listed today, but it was unclear whether he filed nomination papers, and a Democrat listed as running in the 18th SD dropped out of the race in April.
The list is available at: http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/2011/recall/july-12/all-candidates
The list of candidates who have filed is below, including the number of signatures if the GAB had them posted as of 5 p.m.
2nd SD recall against Sen. Robert Cowles
- Democrat Nancy Nusbaum (De Pere)
- GOP protest candidate Otto Junkermann (Green Bay)
- Democratic placeholder candidate Mert Summers (De Pere)
8th SD recall against Sen. Alberta Darling
- Democrat Sandy Pasch (Whitefish Bay) 735 (Updated 6/15)
- GOP protest candidate Gladys Huber (Mequon)
- Democratic placeholder candidate Nicholas Brehm (Milwaukee)
10th SD recall against Sen. Shelia Harsdorf
- Democrat Shelly Moore (River falls)
- GOP protest candidate Isaac Weix (Menomonie)
- Independent BJ Cook (River Falls): Newly listed as a candidate today, but no nomination paper filing date listed
14th SD recall against Sen. Luther Olsen
- Democrat Fred Clark (Baraboo): GAB listed no signatures yet, but a campaign press release said he submitted the maximum allowed, which is 800.
- GOP protest candidate Rol Church (Wautoma)
- Democratic placeholder candidate Robert Forseth (Waupaca)
18th SD recall against Sen. Randy Hopper
- Democrat Jessica King (Oshkosh): 761
- GOP protest candidate John Buckstaff (Oshkosh)
- John Curry of Waupun also registered as a Democrat in the 18th SD, but he announced on his website April 18 that he was withdrawing his candidacy.
32nd SD recall against Sen. Dan Kapanke
- Democrat Jennifer Shilling (La Crosse): 800
- GOP protest candidate James Smith (La Crosse)
Labels: 2011 recall elections
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