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Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive and what can be done about it?

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Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive and what can be done about it?

Some of those factors have pushed high court races in other states into the seven- or even eight-figure range, but only Wisconsin — the first to see nine-figure spending on a court contest — has all of them.

“It’s the whole picture that makes us so obscene,” says Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin, which advocates for transparent and accountable government.
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Wisconsin Needs Voter Drop Boxes

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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action

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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action

Common Cause Wisconsin supports Wisconsin's Attorney General, Josh Kaul, actions to hold accountable those who attempted to overthrow the will of Wisconsin voters in the 2020 Presidential election by creating a slate of fake electors.

Witnessing the Election Process

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Witnessing the Election Process

This week the Wisconsin Elections Commission held a public hearing for comments about their draft administrative rule on election observation. Common Cause Wisconsin submitted this statement in support of a rule that will provide clarity and uniformity for election observers to witness the election process while allowing election officials to complete their duties transparently and unobstructed and voters to cast their ballots privately and with confidence.

Today is Spring Election Day – Vote TODAY!

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Today is Spring Election Day – Vote TODAY!

Today is the perfect day to flex your democracy muscles by participating in the April Spring Election. Your vote will help determine some of the policies that will guide our communities and state in years to come.

Voting in the Spring General Election Has Begun!

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Voting in the Spring General Election Has Begun!

Take the time to make a plan to vote in this Spring Election! Return your mailed absentee ballot, fill out your ballot early in person, or go to the polls on Election Day, April 2nd.

Two Constitutional Amendment Questions On April 2nd Spring Election Ballot

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Two Constitutional Amendment Questions On April 2nd Spring Election Ballot

On the April 2nd Spring Election ballot in Wisconsin, in addition to contests for local offices, judgeships, school board members and other positions, the Wisconsin Legislature has directed that there be two constitutional amendments put before voters for approval or rejection and they are important in how they affect elections and democracy in Wisconsin and in your ability to participate in those elections fairly and freely.

Your Vote Powers Our Future

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Your Vote Powers Our Future

The 2024 Spring General Election is fast approaching - Tuesday, April 2nd! And there are things you can take care of now to prepare for Election Day or to cast your absentee ballot in advance. Every election matters, and local races have a direct impact on your daily life.

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