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16 • Milwaukee County Post • August 24, 2018 COMMUNITY Post Staff MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds a tight race for governor and U.S. senator following last week's statewide primary elections. Among voters who say they are certain to vote, incumbent Republican Scott Walker receives 46 percent, Democrat Tony Evers receives 46 percent and Libertarian Phil Anderson 6 percent. Only 2 per- cent say they lack a preference or do not lean to a candidate. Among likely voters in the race for the U.S. Senate seat on the bal- lot in November, 49 percent sup- port incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin and 47 percent support Republican Leah Vukmir, while 3 percent say they lack a preference or do not lean toward a candidate. Among all registered voters surveyed in the poll, the race for governor remains tight, with Walker at 46 percent, Evers at 44 percent and Anderson with 7 per- cent. There is a wider margin among all registered voters in the Senate race, with Baldwin receiving 51 percent and Vukmir 43 percent. "This poll shows momentum continues to build for Wisconsin's Leah Vukmir, a nurse and military mom who will enact an economic agenda that will lower taxes, reduce regulations, create jobs and put America first," Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward said. Awareness growing Awareness of Evers and V ukmir has increased among reg- istered voters since the last Marquette Law School Poll in July. Forty-six percent lack an opinion of Evers, down from 60 percent in July. For Vukmir, 48 percent lack an opinion now, com- pared with 66 percent in July. Among likely voters only, 35 percent lack an opinion of Evers and 41 percent lack an opinion of Vukmir. Evers is viewed favorably among 38 percent of likely voters and unfavorably by 27 percent. Among all registered voters; 31 percent have a favorable view and 23 percent an unfavorable opin- ion. Vukmir has a 30 percent favor- able rating and a 29 percent unfa- vorable rating among likely vot- ers while among registered voters 25 percent rate her favorably and 26 percent rate her unfavorably. Walker is viewed favorably among 49 percent of likely voters and unfavorably by 47 percent. Among all registered voters 49 percent have a favorable view and 45 percent an unfavorable opinion. Baldwin has a 46 percent favorable rating and a 42 percent unfavorable rating among likely voters while among registered voters 43 percent rate her favor- ably and 40 percent rate her unfa- vorably. The poll was conducted Aug. 15-19, 2018. For likely voters the sample size is 601, and the mar- gin of error is plus or minus 4.5 percentage points. Complete poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll. Evers Walker Baldwin Vukmir Marquette poll shows two top races are tight By CATHERINE JOZWIK Special to the Post MILWAUKEE — Mexican Fiesta, which began in 1973 as an homage to the food, music and rich cultural tra- ditions of Mexico, cele- brates its 45th anniversary with colorful costumes, mariachi music, a classic car and motorcycle show, and more than 30 food ven- dors. The festival runs today through Sunday from noon to midnight at Henry W. Maier Festival Park. General admission tickets are $14. The festival is organized by the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, a group which provides high- er education scholarships to Hispanic students. To date, the WHSF has awarded $1.75 million in scholarship funds, according to the festi- val. Mexican Fiesta attracted about 85,000 visitors in 2017, said Laura Vazquez, market- ing administrator for the festival. The opening cele- bration today at 5 p.m. in the cultural pavilion will com- memorate the festival's anniversary. "We're doing something really unique," Vazquez said. A custom car and motorcy- cle show will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Other festival highlights include a symphonic con- cert featuring a fusion of orchestral, opera and mari- achi music, a genealogy exhibit, and pottery and leather workshops at the cul- tural pavilion. More than two dozen food vendors, including traditional Mexican bakers, will sell freshly baked loaves of bread, burritos, churros, tacos and other Mexican fare. The cultural pavilion will feature several exhibits, including Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away and is observed annually between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 in Mexico. In conjunction with the preceding Irish Fest, an exhibit showcasing a histo- ry of the Irish population of Mexico will be on display. A parade will be held at 8:30 p.m. today. Festival attendees can get their faces painted and borrow a tradi- tional costume to partici- pate in the parade. A free Sunday Mass at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater will follow a lakefront procession at 10 a.m., and a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe will be open all three festival days. On Sunday, a run-walk to promote diabetes awareness will begin at 10 a.m. at Lakeshore State Park on the festival grounds. Register at www.mexicanfiesta.org/fies ta-run-walk. Mexican Fiesta entertain- ers include folk dancers, Los Dos Gilbertos, youth group Mariachi Juvenil Nuevo Mexico, Grupo Yndio, Pablo Montero, Bobby Pulido, and La 45. Sports fans will enjoy the Luche Libre Wrestling Show Saturday and Sunday. Wrestling great Tito Santana will make a Sunday appearance. A kids' play area and a stage showcasing clowns and other family-friendly entertainment offers plenty of fun for the youngsters. For more information on Mexican Fiesta, or to pur- chase tickets in advance, visit www.mexicanfiesta. org. Mexican Fiesta includes motorcycle, car show for 45th anniversary Festival strives to keep it fresh, while balancing traditional food, music Photo submitted by Mexican Fiesta To commemorate the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Mexican Fiesta parade participants wear special makeup and costumes.

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