At Knock, we know there is an overwhelming amount of information, sound bites, statistics and promises thrown around at election time, compounded by a heated presidential race taking place on the national stage. Partisanship and divided politics often seem to rule the day and as an informed citizen, it can be hard to know who or what to believe. 

Let our election guide help you sift through the rhetoric and understand the truth about the issues that matter the most to you: Issues that Knock has been covering for Door County since 2020. Issues like child care, housing, health care and the environment. 

In our election guide you will find a rundown of what to expect on your ballot next week, a summary of state assembly candidates’ positions on issues, a congressional debate fact-check and a local campaign financing breakdown. 

A strong democracy requires an informed electorate. Election coverage by local, independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit sources like Knock is vital to that assertion, and we hope readers will head to the polls with knowledge and confidence behind their choices.

A look at the Door County ballot

On their ballots, Door County voters will see four contested races, four uncontested ones, and a constitutional amendment question. Voters in the Sevastopol school district and the Washington Island school district will also be asked to consider school referendums. Read the story

Local campaign finance sources, by the numbers

Focusing on two local races, Knock collected and analyzed each candidate’s available campaign finance data, breaking it down by sector for the congressional race to help voters better understand what interests are fueling local candidates. Read the story

State assembly candidates answer a gamut of questions from voters at Door County League of Women Voters forum

On a mild October evening, in the Southern Door High School library, Republican state Rep. Joel Kitchens sat alongside his political opponent, Democrat Renee Paplham. The two candidates answered questions submitted by voters for over an hour. Read the story

Fact-checking the District 8 congressional debate

Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly took to the debate stage with her opponent, Republican Tony Wied, at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Mauthe Center on Sept. 27 for the only debate scheduled between the two District 8 congressional candidates for the United States House of Representatives. Read the story