JANESVILLE — As early voting got underway on Tuesday in Wisconsin, Rock County-area residents showed up at local polls to cast their ballots for president and down-ballot races, local referendums and a state constitutional amendment question.
They were joined by at least one politician from Janesville.
Incumbent First District Congressman Bryan Steil, a Republican from Janesville who’s facing a challenge on Nov. 5 from Democrat Peter Barca of Kenosha, voted at Janesville City Hall on Tuesday morning.
In Rock County, early voting continues through Friday, Nov. 1.
Steil spoke briefly with The Gazette on Tuesday, saying no matter which political party people ascribe to, they should take advantage of early voting. He noted that early voting is legal and a great tool that lends flexibility to the voting process, and that he was happy to have available.
“I think it’s important that everyone makes their voice heard in this election,” Steil said. “We need to make sure everyone comes out and votes. I’m encouraging everyone to utilize all the legal tools that are available to us in the state of Wisconsin to bank their vote.”