Rocco Demark Runs for Racine Common Council, 12th District

Demark promises to be a voice for the people and move Racine forward as a city council member.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Rocco Demark is running for a seat on the Racine Common Council, representing the 12th aldermanic district. Demark, who currently serves as the Head Engineer for the Racine Unified School District, is campaigning on a platform of improving transparency, addressing infrastructure and development challenges, and strengthening community-police relations.

Why it matters

The Racine Common Council plays a crucial role in shaping the city's policies and priorities. Demark's candidacy offers voters a chance to elect a community-focused leader who aims to tackle key issues like affordable housing, economic development, and public safety.

The details

As a candidate, Demark has pledged to hold regular listening sessions, attend community events, and make himself available to constituents. He wants to better understand the barriers to new housing development in Racine and explore ways to revitalize vacant commercial properties. Demark also supports expanding regional transportation options, including passenger rail service, to spur economic growth. Additionally, he aims to build stronger partnerships between law enforcement and diverse communities in the city.

  • The election for the Racine Common Council's 12th district seat is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • Demark currently serves as the Head Engineer for the Racine Unified School District.

The players

Rocco Demark

A candidate for the Racine Common Council's 12th district seat, Demark currently works as the Head Engineer for the Racine Unified School District and is a member of the executive board of SEIU WI.

Racine Common Council

The legislative body of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, responsible for enacting laws, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal operations.

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What they’re saying

“The city has the potential to be great, but we cannot achieve that while facing constant roadblocks in the Common Council. We need someone who will be there to get the people's business done and move our community forward.”

— Rocco Demark, Candidate for Racine Common Council, 12th District (racinecountyeye.com)

What’s next

The election for the Racine Common Council's 12th district seat will be held on April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Rocco Demark's candidacy for the Racine Common Council's 12th district seat offers voters a chance to elect a community-focused leader who aims to improve transparency, address infrastructure and development challenges, and strengthen community-police relations in the city.