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Republicans Making It Harder to Vote
That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Andrea Kaminski
Why We Oppose Gerrymandering
We supported nonpartisan redistricting when Democrats were in control and still do, now that GOP is in power.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Andrea Kaminski
The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting
Advocates push for Wisconsin to enact a redistricting process similar to Iowa's system.
Jun 5th, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
Whitford Plaintiffs in Historic Map-rigging Case Rally in Advance of U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument
The state is appealing that ruling in order to protect legislative gains made by the majority party in Wisconsin despite elections in which they won fewer votes.
Oct 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project
U.S. Supreme Court Should End Partisan Gerrymandering
So politicians won’t be able to “choose their voters” by the way they draw the maps.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Andrea Kaminski
How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts
Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Polling Lists Could Go Digital
Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Scrap the Constitutional Convention
Assembly will vote on convention that could put at risk every right of the people.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Andrea Kaminski
Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting
State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.
May 26th, 2017 by Andrea Kaminski and Lindsay Dorff
Underage Voting Shows Lack of Education
Voting by 17-year-olds shows need for voter education, training of election officials.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Erin Grunze and Andrea Kaminski
Reject Partisanship, Redraw Voting Maps
Lawmakers should hold public hearings, create competitive districts serving the voters.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Andrea Kaminski
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observation Report
Findings and recommendations
Jan 3rd, 2017 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission Reverses Course on Absentee Ballots
Thousands of Absentee Ballots No Longer at Risk of Rejection
Oct 14th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Solve Real Problems
Why is Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald still defending the state’s voter ID law?
Sep 27th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Election Observers Are Welcome, But…
They must follow the rules. And be aware, the burden's on the challenger to prove fraud.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
All Citizens Have a Right to Vote
But will state Election Commission act to make sure that happens?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
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.
Jul 19th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
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.
Jun 20th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
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."
May 11th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
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.
May 10th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Why Voter ID Education Needed
Confusing law is disenfranchising voters, education would help assure fair elections.
May 2nd, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign
Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November
Apr 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education
Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Sarah Smith
Are You Ready to Vote?
2016 will have important elections but you need to follow new rules to make sure you're eligible.
Jan 3rd, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is saddened by the signing of AB 388
Dec 16th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Chisholm Considering Appeal of John Doe Ruling
Four DAs discussing whether to appeal state high court decision to U.S. Supreme Court.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
Now is not the time to scrap our model elections agency.
Oct 7th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting
Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.
May 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Happy Days Are Here Again
Gov. Walker’s State-of-the-State speech will be singing a very positive song.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Steven Walters
GOP Fast Tracks a Smelly Bill
The elections bill will suppress voting by average folks while giving corporations and lobbyists more clout.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Can Fallone Beat Roggensack?
Pat Roggensack leads the Supreme Court's conservative bloc and may be its most powerful justice. Ed Fallone blames a "dysfunctional court" on her.
Mar 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
A Call for Redistricting Reform
Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
