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Recent News About Common Cause Wisconsin
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Wisconsin candidates urged by Common Cause WI to pledge support for redistricting reform
In July, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) reached out to all registered candidates for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly.
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Common Cause urges rejection of voting rights amendment in Wisconsin ballot
Wisconsin voters face a significant decision this November, with the U.S. Presidency and control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the line. Additionally, a contentious constitutional amendment regarding voting rights has been added to the ballot by state legislators.
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Candidates urged to declare stance on gerrymandering ahead of November elections
Earlier this summer, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) contacted every Republican, Democratic, and Independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly on the ballot for the August 13th partisan primary election. The organization invited candidates to inform CC/WI of their support for nonpartisan redistricting reform and to have their names listed publicly on its website.
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Common Cause urges Wisconsin legislative candidates to pledge support for fair voting maps
The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are currently presenting their positions on various issues to voters.
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Fair maps advocates challenge Wisconsin legislative candidates ahead of primary
The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Currently, Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are presenting their positions on key issues to voters.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates ballot drop boxes ahead of upcoming elections
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a pivotal voting rights decision today, which will be in effect for the August primary and November general election this year. The 4-3 decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission overturns a July 2022 ruling by the same court (also 4-3) that prohibited the use of secure voter drop boxes. These drop boxes had been widely used throughout Wisconsin to safely return absentee ballots.
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Common Cause urges opposition to two amendments in upcoming Wisconsin primary
Two highly partisan measures have been advanced through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. These measures, in the form of amendments to the state constitution, will appear as questions on the August primary election ballot for approval or rejection by Wisconsin voters.
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Common Cause Wisconsin joins lawsuit to restore secure voter drop boxes
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), a leading nonpartisan political reform advocacy organization, has joined an amicus brief in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit aims to reverse a 2022 decision that banned the use of secure voter drop boxes across Wisconsin. These drop boxes were used safely and securely by voters from before the 2016 elections until 2022 to return absentee ballots on time for counting.
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Common Cause Wisconsin Supports Clear Rules for Election Observers
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) has expressed its support for the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer Rule EL 4. In a statement by Jay Heck, the Executive Director of Common Cause in Wisconsin, CC/WI emphasized the importance of establishing clear rules and standards for election observers in the state.Heck stated, "Common Cause Wisconsin supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4," highlighting the organization's endorsement of the draft rule. The statement further reiterated CC/WI's backing of the rule in...