By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Right now, as we face a pivotal moment in our country - a pandemic, economic recession, and a national reckoning on systemic racism - the most precious instrument of our democracy is being jeopardized: the right to vote. Remember the scheme Republicans pulled during the April primary here in Wisconsin? I know it feels like a lifetime ago, but I … [Read more...] about Please make your voice heard
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New AARP Wisconsin poll: 65-plus voters may tip the scales in 2020
Findings show Social Security, Medicare transcend party lines Tuesday, September 15, 2020, AARP Wisconsin released the full survey results that shows voters age 65-plus are a not a lock for either presidential candidate. Former Vice President Joe Biden (56 percent) leads President Donald Trump (39 percent) among voters 65 and older. The survey finds that support for Social … [Read more...] about New AARP Wisconsin poll: 65-plus voters may tip the scales in 2020
DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote
Most Wisconsin voters already have some form of ID needed to vote, including a Wisconsin driver license or ID. There is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes. The Wisconsin Elections Commission provides a list of acceptable options to bring to the polls on its website, bringit.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote
Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We’re weeks away from Wisconsin’s August 11th Primary, and so many of you have asked me how to make your voice heard in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as infection rates spike in Wisconsin and states across the country. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, Donald J. Trump and Republicans across Wisconsin and the nation are scheming to make … [Read more...] about Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
Spring election continued on despite coronavirus
Polls were open across Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, an election day unlike any other. Some voters in Milwaukee were being told to expect to wait up to 2 1/2 hours to cast their ballots. Cities have consolidated the number of polling sites due to a shortage of workers willing to interact with the public due to the coronavirus. Lines at five polling locations … [Read more...] about Spring election continued on despite coronavirus