Big races in Wisconsin's spring election Tuesday

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin's spring election is this Tuesday, April 7. 

As voters head to the polls, the biggest race on the ballot is for a seat on the state's Supreme Court bench to replace conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley.

Voters are choosing between conservative candidate Maria Lazar and liberal candidate Chris Taylor, both of whom are judges on Wisconsin's Court of Appeals.

However, unlike recent previous elections, this race result will still end in a liberal majority in the state.

In Milwaukee County, 15 of the 18 board supervisor races are unchallenged, however leaders in districts 7, 9, and 11 are all in the fight to get re-elected.

In Waukesha, voters will decide on a new mayor for the first time in over a decade, as current mayor Shawn Reilly is not seeking a fourth term.

Voters are choosing between Alderperson Alicia Halvensleben and State Rep. Scott Allen.

People in Franklin are also choosing a new mayor in a race that some said has become contentious.

Challenger Basil Ryan filed a civil defamation lawsuit last week against incumbent Mayor John Nelson, accusing him of distributing campaign mailers that falsely claimed Ryan was endorsed by a convicted criminal.

Former mayor Steve Olson also decided to enter the race, but after the official deadline had already passed, he's now asking residents to write in his name on the ballot.

As for school referendums, there are more than 70 on ballots across the state.

Lake Country School District's more than $3 million operational costs referendum is back on the ballot a third time. Meanwhile, Whitefish Bay School District is proposing a hefty $135 million infrastructure referendum.

Three Milwaukee County supervisors are up for reelection, for districts 7, 9 and 11.

Polls will open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 

To check what is on your ballot, click here. 

CBS 58 will have live results and reactions both online and on-air during the CBS 58 News at 10 p.m.