The U.S. Justice Department’s demands for state records highlight the long-running struggle between improving election security and safeguarding voting rights.
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Wisconsin to consider more electronic pollbook options, as in-house system faces limitations
Hundreds of municipalities use Badger Book, but big cities that adopt the technology would likely have to have their own support staff.
Posted inCommunity
Many factors contributed to Ron Johnson’s November victory. Observers say race was most likely one of them.
Polls leading up to the elections as well as exit polling support a perception that the race of the candidates was relevant in the outcome of Wisconsin’s statewide elections, particularly the Senate race.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Wisconsin’s nonvoters could be a powerful bloc — but barriers, disillusionment stand in the way
Working digitally and on the streets of Milwaukee, activists tried to convince nonvoters to go to the polls, but distrust and disgust kept some away.
Posted inCommunity, News
Ballot drop boxes offer ‘a safe place’ for voting in Wisconsin’s election
Among the changes making voting safer during the COVID-19 pandemic: absentee ballot drop boxes installed by local clerks around the state
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News
Election 2020: What you need to know to vote on Nov. 3
With the Nov. 3 election coming up, find out where and how to make sure your vote counts this year.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
There’s still time to vote absentee in Milwaukee. Here’s how to do it.
You don’t have to wait until Nov. 3 to cast your vote. Here are some steps to vote absentee.