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The current governor is Tony Evers, a Democrat who took office on January 7, 2019.
Racine has the largest North American settlement of Danes outside of Greenland. The city has become known for its Danish pastries, particularly kringle. Several local bakeries have been featured on the Food Network highlighting the pastry.
Racine has been called Belle City (meaning beautiful) for centuries – long before Horlick's famous factory. Read the story of this special district to see what makes “belle” so important.
November 8, 2022NomineeTony EversTim MichelsPartyDemocraticRepublicanRunning mateSara RodriguezRoger Roth1 more row
Governor of WisconsinFormationJune 7, 1848DeputyLieutenant Governor of WisconsinSalary$146,597.88WebsiteOfficial website5 more rows
Racine Demographics White: 63.91% Black or African American: 22.71% Two or more races: 7.53% Other race: 4.65%
Racine is a great city along Lake Michigan, it is also right between Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL. Given its proximity to these larger cities it gives a resident a great variety of activities and cuisine to try.
During the campaign, McClendon had campaigned saying, “The recent reports from state and national publications detailing Wisconsin’s racial disparity in our justice system concern the people in the community, including myself. I know that we need to do more … Racine County is ready to have a judge that is conscious of the disparity issues within the justice system and capable of being fair and impartial.”
A Racine County Bar Association poll showed that its members overwhelmingly found Fredrickson more qualified than McClendon.
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During the campaign, McClendon had campaigned saying, “The recent reports from state and national publications detailing Wisconsin’s racial disparity in our justice system concern the people in the community, including myself. I know that we need to do more … Racine County is ready to have a judge that is conscious of the disparity issues within the justice system and capable of being fair and impartial.”
A Racine County Bar Association poll showed that its members overwhelmingly found Fredrickson more qualified than McClendon.