League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Celebrates High Turnout, Voter Registration
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Launches National Popular Vote Webinar Series
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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Launches National Popular Vote Webinar Series

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact bill would guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in the nation

LWVWI Statement on Racine Voter Fraud Investigations
Over 70 Wisconsin organizations join National Voter Registration Day efforts to lift community voices
Politicians attack voters’ freedoms and use taxpayer dollars for election review scams
Recommendations from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin on WEC Biennial Accessibility Report
Eligible Wisconsin Voters In Jail Still Face Unnecessary Hurdles To The Ballot
Voting Bills Adversely Impact People with Disabilities
Court Upholds Halt to Purge of Wisconsin Voter Rolls
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Celebrates Record High Voter Turnout in Wisconsin
Nonpartisan Voter Helpline Available Throughout Wisconsin
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Encourages Participation in Special Session
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Publishes Spanish Voter Guide Online Ahead of Partisan Primary Election
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Files Brief to Protect Registered Voters from Polling List Purge
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Participates in National Voter Registration Day
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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Participates in National Voter Registration Day

While National Voter Registration Day is September 25, Leagues across the state will be holding voter registration drives throughout the week and will continue holding outreach events as the November 6 election approaches.

Same Day Voter Registration in Wisconsin Needs to be Protected
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Same Day Voter Registration in Wisconsin Needs to be Protected

The Wisconsin Republican State Convention passed a resolution to abolish same day (Election Day) voter registration.

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observation Report
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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observation Report

Findings and recommendations

Wisconsin Elections Commission Reverses Course on Absentee Ballots
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Wisconsin Elections Commission Reverses Course on Absentee Ballots

Thousands of Absentee Ballots No Longer at Risk of Rejection

Statement on Ruling Allowing Voters Who Cannot Obtain ID to Vote by Affidavit
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Statement on Ruling Allowing Voters Who Cannot Obtain ID to Vote by Affidavit

“This was the right ruling.” said Andrea Kaminski, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.

League sends out candidate questionnaire, calls on candidates to respond
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League sends out candidate questionnaire, calls on candidates to respond

To give no one an advantage, the League sent the questionnaire to all candidates, regardless of whether their names will be on the ballot in the August 9 Primary Election.

Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters
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Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters

"The provision will be more helpful if more people know about it, and that underscores the need for voter education."

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observer Report – Findings and Recommendations
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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observer Report – Findings and Recommendations

The report shows there is a substantial need for both voter education and training of election officials as to what constitutes acceptable proof of residence for voter registration and photo ID for voting.

Statement on SB 295 – The Bad Far Outweighs the Good
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Statement on SB 295 – The Bad Far Outweighs the Good

The advantages of this bill are more than offset by unnecessary restrictions which will make it more difficult for many citizens to register and vote.

Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency
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Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is saddened by the signing of AB 388

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit
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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit

24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule

Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
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Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board

Now is not the time to scrap our model elections agency.