Wisconsin is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of March 26. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Michelle Ellinger Linley (nonpartisan) is running for Madison Common Council District 18 and the general election is on April 4. Here’s how Ellinger Linley responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I am particularly passionate about governmental transparency – ensuring all community voices are heard and community members know what the city is doing, housing as a human right – recognizing that it is next to impossible to address community needs before people are housed, and community health – ranging from access to green spaces, fresh & healthy food, accessible health care, and material resources like a living wage.”
Click here to read the rest of Ellinger Linley’s answers.
Molly Gena (nonpartisan) is running for Milwaukee Municipal Court and the general election is on April 4. Here’s how Gena responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Access to justice Equal justice Racial justice and racial equity Right to counsel Women’s rights LGBTQ rights Public safety Civil liberties and civil rights.”
Click here to read the rest of Gena’s answers.
Brad Hinkfuss (nonpartisan) is running for Madison Common Council District 15 and the general election is on April 4. Here’s how Hinkfuss responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I am most passionate about the public policy areas of housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and the city’s role in supporting vulnerable populations…I believe that if a person works here, they should also be able to afford to live here. The disconnect between longtime residents, new residents, and viable housing options must be addressed. Transportation [is]…fundamentally an equity issue as the costs and means of transportation play major roles in deterring what employment and service opportunities are available to people. Environmental sustainability confronts the city on many fronts, perhaps none so obviously as water…”
Click here to read the rest of Hinkfuss’ answers.
Marsha Rummel (nonpartisan) is running for Madison Common Council District 6 and the general election is on April 4. Here’s how Rummel responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Combating Madison’s housing crisis will be a priority for me. We urgently need to scale up our affordable housing efforts and protect already existing housing. I will fight displacement of low-income residents wherever I can. Promoting affordable and stable housing is vital if we are to address racial disparities in health, education, and generational wealth and ensure everyone has a right to live in the city. I believe that the city needs to expand affordable housing options that are non-market based…”
Click here to read the rest of Rummel’s answers.
If you’re a Wisconsin candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
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