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Wisconsin Election Protection
We work with Election Protection Coalition partners to safeguard elections in Wisconsin and help voters cast their ballot without confusion, obstruction, or intimidation.
Election Protection
Every eligible voter deserves a say in the policies that impact their daily lives. That is why Common Cause mobilizes volunteers nationwide to help voters cast their ballot.
The right to vote and have our voices heard is fundamental to our democracy. In defense of this right, Common Cause co-leads the Election Protection Coalition to help Americans across the country navigate the voting process and cast their ballot without obstruction, confusion, or intimidation. Our election protection efforts include:
- Deploying thousands of on-the-ground volunteers at polling places
- Recruiting a team of legal experts to staff the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline
- Monitoring social media for harmful election disinformation
These election protection efforts are a crucial line of defense for voters against suppression tactics, confusing laws, outdated infrastructure, and more. Above all, we inform voters of their rights, help elections officials handle problems in real time, and notify attorneys when the situation warrants legal intervention.
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OUR FUTURE, OUR VOTE Common Cause WI and WIVEC Webinar
Jack Heck featured speaker.
Agenda: Jan 20 Presidential Inauguration, Expectations for the 2025 WI State Legislative Session, Calls to Action for the April 1 WI state elections
Agenda: Jan 20 Presidential Inauguration, Expectations for the 2025 WI State Legislative Session, Calls to Action for the April 1 WI state elections
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
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By Jay Heck
Impact
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Related Resources
Guide
Student Voting Guide
Three things college students need to do to vote in Wisconsin.
Guide
Know Your Rights
Sometimes our voting situations require special attention. Our coalition collaborative 2024 nonpartisan voting guide will assist you in understanding how you can cast your ballot confidently.
Guide
Voter Registration and Photo ID Guide
What you need for Photo ID and to Register to Vote in Wisconsin.
Guide
Early Absentee Voting Guide
Here's what you need to know to vote with an early absentee ballot in Wisconsin.
Press
Press Release
A Terrible Idea Whose Time Should Never Come to Wisconsin
Tell Your State Legislators to Oppose Enshrining Voter Suppression in the Constitution
Press Release
Common Cause Wisconsin Urges “NO” Vote on Cynical Constitutional Ballot Question About Voting
Measure Could Disenfranchise Many Current Wisconsin Voters
Press Release
Court’s Restoration of Ballot Drop Boxes Is a Victory for Voters and Democracy
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