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Wisconsin Elections Commission steps in to challenge Madison’s argument on absentee voting

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Wisconsin Elections Commission steps in to challenge Madison’s argument on absentee voting

February 5, 2026

A rare court filing adds to the growing condemnation of the city’s defense against a lawsuit seeking monetary damages for votes that weren’t counted in 2024.

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Protecting Elections through Advocacy

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Protecting Elections through Advocacy

Jay Heck's Written Testimony for Today's Assembly Hearing

November 4, 2025

Right-wing law firm complains about Wisconsin election data management

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Right-wing law firm complains about Wisconsin election data management

WILL casts dangerous, dubious doubt on elections.

November 4, 2025

What You Can Do to Fight Back and Reclaim Democracy and Freedom!

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What You Can Do to Fight Back and Reclaim Democracy and Freedom!

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October 14, 2025

Common Cause Wisconsin Elects Six New Democracy Activists to State Advisory Board

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Common Cause Wisconsin Elects Six New Democracy Activists to State Advisory Board

Size of Board Doubled from Six to Twelve at September Meeting

September 23, 2025

Taking Action, Making a Difference and Getting Involved During Difficult Times in Our State, Our Country and The World

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Taking Action, Making a Difference and Getting Involved During Difficult Times in Our State, Our Country and The World

The Alternative to Despair and Discouragement is Engagement for Positive Change

September 17, 2025

ADVANCING and PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTION and PARTICIPATION

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ADVANCING and PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTION and PARTICIPATION

Some Things to do During September to Keep Hope Alive!

September 4, 2025

How you cast your ballot could change in 2026 if President Donald Trump can gain enough support.

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How you cast your ballot could change in 2026 if President Donald Trump can gain enough support.

Common Cause Wisconsin Executive Director Jay Heck is not putting much stock into the threat, adding that there is no evidence of widespread fraud through mail-in voting.

August 19, 2025

Gov. Evers vetoed suppression legislation that would have imposed a modern day “poll tax”

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Gov. Evers vetoed suppression legislation that would have imposed a modern day “poll tax”

August 13, 2025

Evers vetoes bill that would have made unpaid court fees a barrier to voting

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Evers vetoes bill that would have made unpaid court fees a barrier to voting

Gov. Tony Evers recently vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill, AB87/SB95, that would have suspended the right to vote for Wisconsinites convicted of a felony who have served their sentence until they fulfill outstanding court-order obligations, such as fines, costs, restitution or community service.

August 13, 2025

Common Cause Wisconsin celebrates Evers’ veto of “modern-day poll tax”

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Common Cause Wisconsin celebrates Evers’ veto of “modern-day poll tax”

Governor Tony Evers vetoed on Friday a bill that would have put even more restrictions on convicted felons’ right to vote.

August 13, 2025

Gov. Evers Veto of Wisconsin Voter Suppression Measure is a Win for Democracy

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Gov. Evers Veto of Wisconsin Voter Suppression Measure is a Win for Democracy

Legislation to Impose a Poll Tax on Some Voters Blocked

August 12, 2025

Redistricting in Texas and other states change the game

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Redistricting in Texas and other states change the game

Jay Heck interview

August 1, 2025

Background and History of Judicial Recusal in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Elections Commission steps in to challenge Madison’s argument on absentee voting

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Protecting Elections through Advocacy

Right-wing law firm complains about Wisconsin election data management

What You Can Do to Fight Back and Reclaim Democracy and Freedom!

Common Cause Wisconsin Elects Six New Democracy Activists to State Advisory Board

Taking Action, Making a Difference and Getting Involved During Difficult Times in Our State, Our Country and The World

ADVANCING and PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTION and PARTICIPATION

How you cast your ballot could change in 2026 if President Donald Trump can gain enough support.

Gov. Evers vetoed suppression legislation that would have imposed a modern day “poll tax”

Evers vetoes bill that would have made unpaid court fees a barrier to voting

Common Cause Wisconsin celebrates Evers’ veto of “modern-day poll tax”

Gov. Evers Veto of Wisconsin Voter Suppression Measure is a Win for Democracy

Redistricting in Texas and other states change the game

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