Ryan Sorenson reelected as Sheboygan mayor: Tuesday's unofficial election results
Sorenson defeated challenger John Belanger, currently representing District 2 as an alderman, in the mayoral race, according to Sheboygan County unofficial election results.
For Sheboygan alderpersons, Grazia Perrella was reelected to represent District 7, but Daniel Peterson was unseated by Michael Close to represent District 3.
Incumbents Mary Lynne Donohue and Allie Tasche were reelected to the Sheboygan Area School District Board of Education, along with Denise Wittstock to fill the third open seat.
Despite more Sheboygan-area voters favoring Brittany Kinser and Brad Schimel in the superintendent of public instruction and state Supreme Court races, respectively, their opponents, Jill Underly and Susan Crawford, are projected to win, with about 90% of precincts reporting.
46,906 ballots were cast countywide, doubling voter turnout from last spring election when 23,669 ballots were cast. In the city, 15,853 ballots were cast compared to 7,282 ballots cast last year.
Find more Sheboygan County election results at https://tinyurl.com/449h7muu.
Related: Meet Sheboygan mayoral, alder and SASD candidates running in the April 1 election
Ryan Sorenson (i): 8,843
John Belanger: 6,332
Ryan Menzer: 1,034
Randall G. Meyer: 619
Daniel Peterson (i): 574
Michael Close: 617
Susie Boorse: 1,046
Juan Perez: 432
Grazia Perrella (i): 461
Trey K. Mitchell (i): 1,048
Related: Mayoral candidates Ryan Sorenson, John Belanger share thoughts on affordable housing, marina and more
Roger Oliver: 7,510
Mary Lynne Donohue (i): 11,246
Rhonda Brami: 6,847
Denise Wittstock: 8,724
Allie Tasche (i): 9,671
The School District of Sheboygan Falls' proposed $70 million referendum for several school improvements to the high school and elementary school buildings, including renovations for a fitness center, science, career and technical education space and a secure entrance, passed. The school district revised the Nov. 4, 2024, referendum that initially amounted to $99.8 million failed to pass.
Yes: 3,214
No: 2,902
Brittany Kinser: 24,225
Jill Underly (i): 18,946
Brad Schimel: 25,130
Susan Crawford: 21,278
The majority of local voters voted "yes" to amending the state constitution to require voters present a valid photo ID when voting.
Yes: 32,793
No: 12,324
Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or agarner@gannett.com.
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