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Circuit Court Candidate Forum

Circuit Court Primary Candidate Forum Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m. Hedberg Public Library Program Room
The Janesville and Beloit League of Women Voters along with JATV are co-sponsoring this opportunity for six candidates to express their views on issues and judicial philosophy. The public is invited to attend and submit questions as time permits.
This program was taped and will be played on JATV, Charter Cable channel 98 and 994. The schedule for the rebroadcast of this forum is:
Tuesday, January 31 at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5 at 10 a.m., 4 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 at 10 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19 at 10 a.m., 4 and 10 p.m.
The forum can also be seen on "YouTube." The questions posed and the time each response begins is listed below.
Topic: Time Candidate Self-introduction 1:30
Q#1: Do you perceive areas of concern in the court system? How would you address them? 15:00
Q#2: How would you handle conflicts of interest and recusal? 21:35
Q#3: Opinion of specialty courts. 28:23
Q#4: An instance of an ethical dilemma and how resolved. 34:47
Q#5: Factors to consider when sentencing 41:25
Q#6: Views on racial & gender bias in Rock County Courts 47:53
Q#7: Comments on AB54 regarding equalized child placement 53:58
Q#8: Judicial role models - who and why? 1:01:04
Q#9: Why should voters elect you? 1:07:03
There are two options on Local vision: Look at the candidate forum hosted by the Rock County Bar. Segments are identified by question. There is also an individual interview with each candidate. Look through the list to find the 6 who will be on the primary ballot in Janesville.
Check out "LocalVision"
The candidates have also responded to written questions. Click here to see their responses.
On February 21, voters will decide which two candidates will appear on the April ballot.

Spring Election: Tuesday April 3

The Spring Election is Tuesday, April 3.
Offices to be elected include: Janesville City Council, Janesville School Board, Rock County Board of Supervisors, Rock County Circuit Court Judge, Presidential preference primary.

Wisconsin's Voter ID Law

Questions Answered about Voter Photo ID Law.
Government Accountability Board staff members, David Bueger and Katie Mueller, describe the various aspects and changes in Wisconsin voting procedures. Each You tube section (below) covers a different aspect-- identifying what is the same and what has changed. Presentation given November 15, 2011, hosted by Janesville LWV and Rock County Clerk, Lori Stottler.
More detailed print information is available from the GAB

Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law, Part 1 Major Impacts
Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law, Part 2 Acceptable Photo ID
Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law, Part 3 Registration & Proof of Residence
Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law, Part 4 Election Day / Absentee Voting
Wisconsin Voter Photo ID Law, Part 5 Impact on special demographic groups

Voter Information

Find the facts about voting in your state at Vote411.org. Before an election, find your polling place.
Find information about the next election at the Janesville City Clerk's Office

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your address, your name?
Use the link above to access the Janesville City Clerk's Office if you reside in the City of Janesville. Information on registration and polling places is also available from the state.

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