This election guide will give you the information you need to get to the right place at the right time to cast your ballot for your preferred candidates. There are five polling places in Hudson and they're all open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Looking for some sample ballots? We scanned all 14 ballots that will be used in the City of Hudson, the Town of Hudson and the Village of North Hudson. Just click on the PDFs attached to this post.

Still undecided on who to vote for? Click on a candidate's name in our guide to access more information about him or her.

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VOTER ID

While the Voter ID law had taken effect and impacted the primary races in February, a recent injunction has put the requirement that voters show identification on hold. Residents may still be asked for a current photo ID showing proof of residence, but it is not required. You will be required to sign in to the voter roll book when you arrive at the polls.

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WHERE TO VOTE

The polls for all districts open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Need to know which district you're in? Just locate your home on our fancy color-coded voting district map. CHECK THE MAP

Hudson Town Hall 
Town of Hudson voters can cast their ballots at Hudson Town Hall.

Village of North Hudson
Village of North Hudson voters can cast their ballots at North Hudson Village Hall.

Hudson City Hall
City of Hudson voters who live in District 1 or District 5 can cast their ballots at Hudson City Hall.

St. Croix County Government Center
City of Hudson voters who live in District 2 or District 6 can cast their ballots at the St. Croix County Government Center Community Room (enter near the jail).

Hudson United Methodist Church
City of Hudson voters who live in District 3 or District 4 can cast their ballots at the Hudson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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ON THE BALLOT

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE

Republican Party

• Newt Gingrich
• Jon Huntsman
• Mitt Romney
• Michele Bachmann
• Ron Paul
• Rick Santorum
• Uninstructed Delegation

[PHOTOS: Callista Gingrich Reads to Trinity Students in Hudson]
[LIVE BLOG REPLAY: Rick Santorum Speaks at Hudson Golf Club]
[PHOTOS: Hundreds Turn Out for Hudson' Santorum Rally] 

Democratic Party

• Barack Obama
• Uninstructed Delegation

JUDICIAL

Court of Appeal Judge, District 3

• Mark A. Mangerson

Circuit Court Judge, Branch 3

• Scott R. Needham

COUNTY

County Supervisor, District 3

• Tim Hood
• Dietmar Schlei

County Supervisor, District 4

• Howard F. Novotny
• Daryl Standafer

County Supervisor, District 5

• Fred Yoerg
• Sharon A. Norton-Bauman

County Supervisor, District 6

• C.W. Buck Malick

County Supervisor, District 7

• Chris Kilber

County Supervisor, District 8

• Richard Ottino

[CHECK COUNTY DISTRICT MAP TO SEE WHICH DISTRICT YOU'RE IN]

MUNICIPAL

City of Hudson, Mayor

• Alan D. Burchill
• Scot O'Malley

[WATCH THE HUDSON PATCH MAYORAL DEBATE]

City of Hudson, Municipal Judge

• Susan S. Gherty

City of Hudson, District 2 Alderperson

• Mary Yacoub

City of Hudson, District 3 Alderperson

• Lori Bernard

City of Hudson, District 4 Alderperson

• Kurt TeWinkel
• Dennis B. O'Connell

Town of Hudson, Town Board Supervisor 1

• Ken Kolbe
• Don Jordan

Town of Hudson, Town Board Supervisor 3

• David Ostby

Village of North Hudson, Village Trustee (choose up to three)

• Daryl Standafer
• Ted Head
• Stan Wekkin

SCHOOL DISTRICT

School District of Hudson, School Board Member (choose up to three)

• Brian P. Bell
• Tom Holland
• Cathy Leaf
• John A. Burtis
• Liz Bruch
• Sandy Gehrke

[WATCH THE HUDSON SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM]

REFERENDUM

County

Should St. Croix County continue to operate the St. Croix County nursing home in New Richmond if property tax dollars are needed to partially fund its operations?

• Yes
• No

Hudson School District

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,250,000

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, that there shall be issued, pursuant to Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,250,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of acquisition of a school site of approximately 126 acres of land and the improvements thereon located at 2200 Carmichael Road (generally known as the St. Croix Meadows property).

Question: Shall the foregoing resolution of the School Board of the School District of Hudson be approved?

• Yes
• No