Recall primary is Tuesday

A primary recall election is scheduled Tuesday, May 8, with area polls opening at 7 a.m.

Five candidates will be on the primary ballot to choose a Democrat to face Gov. Scott Walker in the June recall election. Two names are on the Republican ballot.

Facing off in the May 8 primary will be Democrats Tom Barrett, Milwaukee; Kathleen Falk, Madison; Doug La Follette, Madison; Kathleen Vinehout, Alma; and Gladys Huber, Mequon (so-called “fake Democrat”).

On the GOP ticket, activist Arthur Kohl-Riggs, Madison, has filed as a Republican to oppose Gov. Scott Walker on the primary ballot.

There are also three candidates on the Democrat ticket for lieutenant governor. They are Mahlon Mitchell, Ira Robins and Isaac Weix (so-called “fake Democrat”). Republican Rebecca Kleefisch is unopposed.

All polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Polling locations are:

Town of Hudson, Town Hall, 980 County Road A.

Town of St. Joseph, Town Hall, 1337 County Road V.

Town of Troy, Town Hall, 654 Glover Road.

Village of North Hudson, Village Hall, 400 Seventh St. N.

City of Hudson