CANDIDATE Q&A | MADISON CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3 Candidate Q&A: Madison City Council, District 3 From the Dane County-area candidate Q&As series Mar 19, 2023 Mar 19, 2023 Updated Mar 29, 2023 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal’s candidate questionnaire. The general election is April 4. 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