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Get Ready to Vote November 3!

NOW is a good time to register to vote.
And/or request your absentee ballot.

Yes, we just had the fall primary election, but the November 3 election is coming up fast.
The US Postal Service is experiencing delays, so if you plan to vote by mail, request your absentee ballot NOW, and when you receive it, return it ASAP. Some municipalities may also use secure ballot drop boxes, so keep an eye on your local clerk’s office for information in the coming weeks. The city of Madison just announced it will install 14 secure ballot drop boxes.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission https://elections.wi.gov/ has posted some important deadlines and facts, for November 2020 (read on). Read the full article at https://elections.wi.gov/node/7039.… Read more... “Get Ready to Vote November 3!”

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Save the Date — Spring Elections 2021

Spring Primary: February 16, 2021

Spring Election: April 6, 2021 

State offices to be elected are State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Court of Appeals Judge, Districts I, II and III, and Circuit Court Judge.

A special partisan primary and special partisan election for Representative to the Assembly – District 89 (NE Wisconsin, John Nygren’s seat), and State Senator – District 13 (SC Wisconsin, Scott Fitzgerald’s seat), will be held in conjunction with the February 16, 2021 primary, and the April 6, 2021 election. 

Register to vote, update your registration, find your polling place, find your elected officials, and much more at www.MyVote.Wi.gov

Access nonpartisan voting info, and a wealth of other resources at League of Women Voters Wisconsin www.my.lwv.org/wisconsin

Stay in touch with state and local labor:
Wisconsin AFL-CIO www.wisaflcio.org/… Read more... “Save the Date — Spring Elections 2021”

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