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Voting & Elections 04.23.2019

Common Cause Wisconsin, Fair Elections Center & Others Challenge Wisconsin’s Requirements for Student IDs Used as Voter ID

WISCONSIN – Today, Fair Elections Center and Pines Bach LLP filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, on behalf of Common Cause in Wisconsin and individual plaintiff Ben Quintero, challenging Wisconsin’s unnecessary requirements for student IDs to qualify as voter ID.

The Capital Times (Op-Ed): "Tyranny of the legislative majority would undermine democracy" by Jay Heck

The recent machinations by Gov. Scott Walker and the majority party in the Wisconsin Legislature were not rushed to the forefront of state government consideration to "save taxpayer dollars" or to "avoid confusion." There is not a single person in the Capitol — and very few outside of it — who believe that to be the case for a second.

Voting & Elections 03.16.2018

Early Absentee Voting Guide

Here's what you need to know in order to vote with an early absentee ballot in Wisconsin.

Voting & Elections 02.21.2018

Voter Photo ID Fact Sheet (English)

Two-sided flyer with images of IDs acceptable for voting, frequently-asked questions – and instructions on how to get a free ID if you don't already have one.

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