Thanks to all of the many voters who have participated in the several elections that have occurred so far this year in Wisconsin! We have one more election to go this year and it is the biggest and most important opportunity to exercise our voting rights and to demonstrate our power at the ballot box to determine elected representation at the federal and state levels. Additionally, there are many communities with important local referenda on their ballots.
All of us need to stay engaged and be “vote ready” for November!
Here are some upcoming, exciting opportunities for you to learn more about, to explore, and to help direct your citizen activism to preserve and protect our freedom to vote and uphold fair and free elections in Wisconsin:
Election Observation (Fall 2022)
Be a volunteer for Election Protection in Wisconsin! The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin manages the Election Observation program for our state and will launch a large on-the-ground program for the November 8th Election. You can learn more about the program through their webpage. And you can sign up to be an Election Observer here.
Voter Resources Fair for Milwaukee County
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, VoteRiders, Souls to the Polls, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and the League of Women Voters – Milwaukee County invite you to join them for their first-ever Voter Resource Fair. This is an in-person event on September 7th. Go here for more information.
Become a Poll Worker
Poll workers are vital to making the voting process safe, secure, and smooth. If you’re able, consider becoming a poll worker for your municipality and within your county. Find out more at MyVote.
Social Media Monitoring
To help detect on-line voter disinformation and possible interference at Wisconsin polling sites, sign up for social media monitoring with Common Cause.
National Voter Registration Day – September 20th
Common Cause Wisconsin is a supporter of National Voter Registration Day. This year marks the day’s 10th Anniversary! Groups and individuals around the state are putting together their registration events for September 20th. More information and a map of events will continue to be updated at the NVRD website.
Online Learning Opportunities
- Common Cause offers monthly webinars to stay informed on national issues concerning politics and government. Sign up to learn the latest.
- Disability Right Wisconsin is hosting a webinar on September 14th about Guardianship and Voting: Preserving and Restoring the Right to Vote. Find out more and register here.
- All Voting is Local is hosting a webinar on September 15th on How Your Local Government Can Support Election Officials. Find out more and register here.
Be Vote Ready
Prepare NOW to VOTE in the November 2022 Election by making your plans to vote by mail, in-person absentee (aka “early voting”), or on Election Day. If you have moved and/or need to update your voter registration, there’s no better time than right now to do that so you’re ready for the next election. Go to MyVote.wi.gov and enter your address information or contact your municipal clerk.
You can find more voting information at the Common Cause Wisconsin website including resources for how to get assistance and answers for your election questions.
Stay engaged and encouraged by connecting with others and taking advantage of these opportunities.
Your active engagement makes our democracy stronger and preserves our freedom to vote and have our voices heard.
Thanks, and all best to you,
Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause Wisconsin
