LIVE BLOG: Green Bay voters participate in Wisconsin primary

GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — On Tuesday, voters in our neighborhoods cast their ballots in the August 2024 Wisconsin primary. Here's a look at what happened.

Election Results

11:00 p.m.: We're getting more results from other State Senate and Assembly races. You can find up-to-the-minute election results here.

• WISCONSIN STATE SENATE DISTRICT 18 - GOP - Anthony Wayne Phillips has the lead over Blong Yang with 62% of the vote
• WISCONSIN STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20 - GOP - Daniel Feyen is poised to take that race over Timothy Ramthun with 64% of the vote
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1 - GOP - Joel Kitchens has won with 77% of the vote. Milt Swagel received 23% of the vote
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 - DEM - Jane Benson currently has the lead over Alexia Unertl with 82% of the vote - but only 18% of precincts are reporting
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4 - GOP - David Steffen is leading with 53% of the vote and 32% of precincts reporting. Darwin Behnke has 47% of the vote.
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 - GOP - Elija Behnke currently has the majority over Peter Schmidt with 60% of the vote
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 25 - GOP - Paul Tittl is currently leading Dave Wage with 59% of the vote
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 27 - GOP - Lindee Rae Brill has a slight margin over Brian Hilbelink
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 35 - GOP - Calvin Callahan will move on to the general election with 85% of the vote. Todd Mayr received 15%
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 37 - GOP - Mark L. Born has the lead over Steve Rydzewski with 69% of the vote
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 55 - GOP - Nate Gustafson currently has the lead over Michael Schraa
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 57 - GOP - Kevin Petersen has the lead with 67% of the vote, compared to Duane Wilson with 33%.
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 87 - GOP - Brent Jacobson will move on to the general election with 77% of the vote and 98% of precincts reporting
• WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 88 - GOP - No results have been posted for this race as of 11 p.m.

10:40 p.m.: Our Karl Winter was there when the U.S. Congressional District 8 Republican primary race was called in favor of Tony Wied.

Our Margaret Cahill was there as Roger Roth conceded the race not long after it was called

10:07 p.m.: Republican Tony Wied and Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly will go head to head for the U.S. Congressional District 8 seat on November 5th.

9:50 p.m.: With 56% of districts reporting Tony Wied has taken the lead from Roger Roth in the Republican U.S. Congressional District 8 primary. André Jacque is currently in third with 24% of the vote.

The winner will go up against Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who is running unopposed in this primary, in November. The seat was previously held by former U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher who announced he wouldn’t be seeking re-election and then stepped down in April.

9:07 p.m.:
Voters were asked two questions about who can determine how funding is appropriated and allocated in Wisconsin.

State Referendum Question One: Voters have decided not to prohibit the legislature from delegating appropriations

State Referendum Question Two: Voters have decided not to require legislative approval for federal funds

Here's more on those questions:

You can read more on those questions here.

8:30 p.m.: The first set of election results are starting to come in.

U.S. Senate - Republican Primary
Republican Eric Hovde will face off against incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin this November. Both candidates looking ahead to the general election just moments after the polls close.

8:15 p.m.: As we wait for the first set of election results to drop, our Claire Peterson caught up with Fox Cities voters about why they decided to head out to the polls.

8:00 p.m.: Polls across our neighborhoods are now closed. If you are still in line and were before polls closed, stay in line. You can find the latest election results here.

7:00 p.m.: We’re just one hour out from polls closing. Here’s a look at some of the top races we’re tracking:

U.S. Congressional District 8 - Meet the candidates

Republicans Tony Wied, Roger Roth, and Andre Jacque are vying to challenge Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who is running unopposed in this primary, in November. The seat was previously held by former U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher who announced he wouldn’t be seeking re-election and then stepped down in April.

U.S. Senate - Republican Primary

Eric Hovde, Charles E. Barman, and Rejani Raveendran are all hoping for the chance to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in November. The candidates took to social media earlier today to remind people to get out and vote.

Our Harm Venhuizen was there as Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde cast his vote near Madison. The candidate then railed against the use of ballot drop boxes and called for conservatives to monitor them for voter fraud.

Ballot Questions

Voters will also be asked two questions about who can determine how funding is appropriated and allocated in Wisconsin.Read more on those questions here.

Polls close at 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, stay in line.

6:00 p.m.: Two hours until polls close. If you aren't registered to vote yet, you can register at the polls.

You'll need to bring the following:

• Driver's License or ID card
• Proof of Residency - the following are all acceptable Proof of Residency documents as long as they have the voter's name and current residential address
  
  • WI Driver's License or State ID
  • Utility Bill
  • Bank Statement
  • Real Estate Tax Bill or Receipt
  • Residential Lease

5:00 p.m. If you still need to return your absentee ballot you have until polls close at 8 p.m.

4:00 p.m.: Voters have four more hours to get out and vote in the Wisconsin primary. The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters they'll need a photo ID to cast their ballot.

3:00 p.m.: Voters have five more hours to participate in the Wisconsin primary. Polls close at 8 p.m. Anyone still in line at 8 p.m. can vote.

7:00 a.m.: Polls opened across Wisconsin. Voters in our neighborhoods will weigh in several races, including a U.S. Senate Republican primary and a Republican U.S. Congressional primary in District 8. In addition to these key races, voters will be asked two questions. Both have to do with who has the power to determine how funding is appropriated and allocated in Wisconsin.Read more on those questions here.