The Fall Midterm Election is less than four weeks away. Let that sink in – and then, take action. First, make sure you are registered to vote at your current address. Go to MyVote.WI.gov, select “Register to vote,” and enter your name and date of birth. If you find out that you are not already registered to […]
To Reach Young Minority Voters About Election Rules, Milwaukee Group Goes Clubbing
Voting Rights Activists Worry Voter ID Law Will Trip Up Inexperienced Poll-Goers by Chuck Quirmbach Organizers in Milwaukee’s African-American community have been trying to spread the word about the need for a state-approved photo ID at polling places Tuesday. One outreach event took place Saturday night, at the Onyx Social Club. A DJ and dancing […]
Voters Must “Bring it to the Ballot” For the 2016 Election
By Karen Stokes Starting with the 2016 spring primary on February 16, Wisconsin voters must show acceptable photo ID in order to vote. Before 2003, not a single state required a person to present a photo ID in order to vote. Now as of February 2016, 33 states have enforced voter ID requirements. The ‘Bring […]