The six candidates that emerged from the February 21 primary are: Thayer Coburn (incumbent), Joe Kromholz, Lisa Huempfner, Stephanie Hicks, Chuck Mills, and Christy Linse.

League member Lynn Binnie moderated the forum. The questions asked were pulled from those submitted by the audience. Some of these included, would you support a dual language program in schools, how would you work to make sure all students are accepted and supported, will you support a future referendum, and how do you plan to address low ACT scores and below proficient scores in math and reading? A total of six questions were asked during the 90-minute forum. 

The League thanks the candidates, those who were able to join us live and in person, Lynn Binnie for moderating, the City of Whitewater for providing us with a public venue, and City Manager John Weidl who was on hand to provide additional assistance with seating and logistics. 

Between now and Election Day, April 4, go to VOTE411.org to learn more about the candidates in this race and others. Haven't used VOTE411 yet? Visit the website and enter your address to see your polling location and personal election ballot. You can compare candidates' answers to questions posed by the state League for state-wide races and by the League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area for local races.