2025 Wisconsin General Election

2025 Wisconsin Primary Election

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Amani is married to Rick Burris. They have two kids together. 

Amani works as an advising assistant to human rights advocate Dr. Opal Lee. She previously worked for State Senator Taylor, as a campaign aide to Mayor Paul Soglin, and as a journalist.

This is Amani Burris' first time running for public office.

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Supports housing development that is transparent, values community input, and considers the landscape and history to achieve diverse, inclusive, and equitable outcomes.

Supports addressing housing concerns by including affordable housing options.

- Supports housing development that is transparent, values community input, and considers the landscape and history to achieve diverse, inclusive, and equitable outcomes.
- Supports addressing housing concerns by including affordable housing options.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports neighborhood associations, community spaces, and placemaking.

- Supports neighborhood associations, community spaces, and placemaking.

Public Services

Supports accountable policing and advocates for reforms that focus on crime reduction and community safety.

- Supports accountable policing and advocates for reforms that focus on crime reduction and community safety.

Public Safety

Believes in addressing all types of transportation issues, including pedestrian safety.

- Believes in addressing all types of transportation issues, including pedestrian safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports promoting and supporting opportunities to grow local employment and neighborhood economies.

Supports a diversity of economic development opportunities, including public markets, small businesses, nonprofits, and inclusive tech and development markets.

Supports incorporating food, income, household, and economic security measures.

- Supports promoting and supporting opportunities to grow local employment and neighborhood economies.
- Supports a diversity of economic development opportunities, including public markets, small businesses, nonprofits, and inclusive tech and development markets.
- Supports incorporating food, income, household, and economic security measures.

Economy

Supports addressing toxic and long-term environmental impacts, such as noise mitigation and water contamination.

Supports finding solutions for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) toxic waste, addressing the environmental impact of F-35s (F-35 Lightning II fighter jets), and promoting green energy initiatives.

- Supports addressing toxic and long-term environmental impacts, such as noise mitigation and water contamination.
- Supports finding solutions for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) toxic waste, addressing the environmental impact of F-35s (F-35 Lightning II fighter jets), and promoting green energy initiatives.

Energy & the Environment

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Hussein has a bachelor's degree from Aleppo University, a master's degree in business administration from Monmouth University and a PhD in economics from Penn State University.

Hussein is an adjunct professor of economics at the Madison Area Technical College and the founder of the Enterprising Agency consulting firm.

As of February 18, 2025, Hussein Amach did not have a website or any information online.

As of January 14, 2025, Hussein Amach did not have a website or any information online.

Hussein Amach

Julia has a bachelor's in medical microbiology and molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a lifelong Madison resident.

Julia is a programmer analyst at the University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health. She previously worked as a lifeguard. 

Julia Matthews previously ran for Madison's common council in 2023 burt did not win. 

Supports affordable and accessible housing, particularly for renters, while also working to create more homeownership opportunities.

Supports noise mitigation efforts for the F-35s to reduce impact on neighborhoods and quality of life.

- Supports affordable and accessible housing, particularly for renters, while also working to create more homeownership opportunities.
- Supports noise mitigation efforts for the F-35s to reduce impact on neighborhoods and quality of life.

Promises to prioritize "proactive, consistent outreach and transparent communication with members of the community."

Supports the CARES program and aims to expand access to mental health resources.

- Promises to prioritize "proactive, consistent outreach and transparent communication with members of the community."
- Supports the CARES program and aims to expand access to mental health resources.

Believes in addressing root causes of crime by investing in prevention and early intervention, rather than focusing solely on enforcement.

Supports Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program for mental health crisis response.

- Believes in addressing root causes of crime by investing in prevention and early intervention, rather than focusing solely on enforcement.
- Supports Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program for mental health crisis response.

Supports expanding transportation options to improve city mobility.

Supports the development of a North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, increased paratransit services, and improvements to existing transit to create a more connected Madison.

- Supports expanding transportation options to improve city mobility.
- Supports the development of a North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, increased paratransit services, and improvements to existing transit to create a more connected Madison.

Said, "I am committed to addressing existing disparities, working to ensure that everyone—regardless of background—has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in our community."

- Said, "I am committed to addressing existing disparities, working to ensure that everyone—regardless of background—has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in our community."

Plans to address environmental challenges of PFAS contamination to protect the community from harmful chemicals.

- Plans to address environmental challenges of PFAS contamination to protect the community from harmful chemicals.

Julia Matthews


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As a lifelong Madison resident, I am committed to making Madison a better place for all to live!
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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
State Representative Francesca Hong
Yannette Figeroa Cole, Common Council President, District 10
Jael Curie, Former Common Council President, District 16
Heidi Wegleitner, Dane County District 2 Supervisor 
Yogesh Chawla, Dane County District 6 Supervisor
Yogesh Chawla, Dane County District 6 Supervisor
 
Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 Inaugural Co-chair of newly created North Street Neighborhood Association
2023 Class Member of Emerge Wisconsin, the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office.
2022 Participant in the Wisconsin Women’s Network Accelerated Policy Institute, which aims to grow the number of women who have the confidence, skills, and strategic know-how to successfully engage in their local and statewide communities on policy issues that matter to Wisconsin women and girls.
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I love Madison. I care deeply about this city and the people who make it such a vibrant place to live. But I also know that Madison has room to grow and improve. I have seen how economic and racial inequities shape our community, creating barriers that hold people back from the opportunities they deserve. I’ve lived in Madison my whole life and have witnessed these challenges firsthand as a student in MMSD, and a young adult since.  As a former renter and new homeowner I’ve watched rent climb higher and higher, and homeownership become an increasingly unattainable dream for the next generation of Madisonians.
I think back to my amazing neighborhood growing up, where every other house was a young family, and all of us kids in the neighborhood got to grow up together. Today, it’s hard to imagine how young families can afford to live in the city today. Madison is growing, but as our city grows, I want to ensure that rising costs don’t push out longtime residents and that new housing options are accessible and affordable for the next generation. 
I am running for District 12 Alder because I see the challenges that my neighbors face, and I know we can do more to address them.
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Programmer Analyst-Research at UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Current union member ~ United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) Local #223
Graduated from UW-Madison, B.S. Medical Microbiology and Immunology, B.S. Molecular Biology ~ May 2014
Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity ~ Spring 2011-May 2014
City of Madison Parks Department Lifeguard ~ 2010-2014
Past union member ~ AFSCME Wisconsin Local 60
Offensive & Defensive Lineman for La Follette High School Freshman Football Team
Represented Madison and Urban Spoken Word as part of team at the last National Poetry Slam ~ August 2018
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Spring Election 2025 (Primary 2/18/25; General 4/1/25)
Hartmeyer Ice Arena
Public Market ~ Construction nearing final stages (completion expected early 2025)
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Expansion ~ Construction has begun, but will stay open throughout
PFAS ~ all currently operating wells meet proposed federal standards and undergo twice yearly testing
Imagination Center at Reindahl Park ~ will receive $4.25 million in grant funding through the DOA’s Flexible Facilities Program (FFP)
Bartillon Shelter ~Currently Under Construction
F-35 Fighter Jets
Northeast Area Plan ~ Open House on 3/29
Amtrak Station Study ~ email amtrak@cityofmadison.com to give feedback on potential locations
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As District 12 Alder, my commitment is to the people of Madison. I will focus on the following key priorities to ensure our city remains a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive:
Addressing Disparities
Madison should be a great place for all its residents. I am committed to addressing existing disparities, working to ensure that everyone—regardless of background—has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in our community.
Community Outreach & Reliable Communication
I will prioritize proactive, consistent outreach and transparent communication with members of the community. By ensuring that all voices are heard and providing regular updates on city projects, policies, and relevant news, I will keep residents informed and involved in decisions that affect their lives.
Increased Public Transportation Access
I will support the expansion of transportation options to make it easier for all residents to move around the city. A North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, increased paratransit services, and improvements to existing transit will be key components of my vision for a more connected Madison.
True Public Safety
By investing in prevention and early intervention, not just enforcement, I will work to address root causes of crime.
Housing Justice
I will fight for affordable and accessible housing, particularly for renters, while working to create more opportunities for homeownership. Ensuring that Madison’s growth doesn’t leave anyone behind is crucial to maintaining a strong, inclusive city.
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CARES Program & Mental Health Resources
Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program provides crucial mental health crisis response. I will support the CARES program and work to increase access to mental health resources for those who need them most.
Environmental Impact & PFAS Mitigation
I will work to address the environmental challenges posed by PFAS contamination, ensuring that our community is protected from harmful chemicals. This includes advocating for stronger regulation and cleanup efforts in all affected areas.
Noise Mitigation for F-35s
I will advocate for noise mitigation efforts for the F-35s, working to reduce the impact on our neighborhoods and quality of life.
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