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Election Observer Program - Final report from November 2012
The League, in as part of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Election Protection coalition, recruited and trained volunteers to be election observers. The  report summarizes on-site observations from 440 polling locations located in towns, villages and cities statewide. The observers noted significant improvements in election administration and polling place management since the statewide recall elections held in June 2012. The problems that were reported appeared to be site-specific, rather than a result of a systemic failure. We attribute the improvements to the enhanced training of local officials. It also helped the Government Accountability Board (GAB) clarified what constitutes acceptable proof of residence for voter registration, as well as the rules for election observers.

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News & Events
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05/21/2013  League opposes bill to require that election observers be placed within 5 feet of poll workers  (PDF)

05/22/2013  Opposition to re-establishment of bail bonds industry in state budget  (PDF)

05/20/2013  Opposition to non-fiscal rent-to-own proposal in state budget  (PDF)

05/02/2013  League testifies against bill to limit judges' ability to block unconstitutional laws (PDF)

04/3/2013  Statement about the state budget  (PDF)

03/20/2013  Testimony to GAB on November 2012 election observers report and recommendations (PDF)

03/13/2013  Statement of opposition to SB 71, limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments (PDF).

03/05/2013  Statement on school vouchers for GRUMPS press conference (PDF)  GRUMPS=Grandparents United for Madison Public Schools;-)

02/14/2013  Statement on Governor's announcement about Medicaid  (PDF)

02/07/2013  Letter to Governor Walker about state budget  (PDF)

02/07/2013  League applauds Governor, Assembly Speaker for leadership on mental health  (PDF)

02/06/2013  Report from Non-Partisan Observers of Voting in the November 6, 2012 General Election  (PDF)   Press release (PDF)

02/05/2013   Expand BadgerCare for a healthier and more productive Wisconsin  (PDF)

01/28/2013  Statement of opposition to expansion of school voucher system  (PDF)

01/23/2013  Statement opposing mining bill (PDF)

11/28/2012  Beware of partisan efforts to restrict voting (PDF)

11/07/2012  Appleton Post Crescent interview with LWV Appleton leader about the role of election observers - click on video called "Election Observers"

10/03/2012  A few precautions can save you time and help ensure your vote is counted  (PDF)

09/25/2012  Registering and voting before Election Day  (PDF)

09/21/2012  Statement on implementation of Affordable Care Act  (PDF)

09/10/2012  Don't rush the courts on voter ID  (PDF)

09/05/2012  Voters should demand honesty in political ads  (PDF)

08/21/2012  Memo urging GAB to accept electronic documents for proof of residency  (PDF)

08/01/2012  Be prepared and vote on Aug. 14!

07/17/2012  Unsubstantiated allegations about elections are the monster under the bed  (PDF)

06/12/2012  The victims of voter ID laws (video featuring LWV-Wisconsin produced by Center for American Progress)

06/07/2012  Commentary: Political bribery is legal again (published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Janesville Gazette, Wisconsin State Farmer)

06/04/2012   Press release: Vote on Tuesday; Election Protection Hotline (PDF)

05/01/2012  Students CAN vote in the Wisconsin recall elections - how to be prepared

04/09/2012  Statement on vote-counting problems in Waukesha County  (PDF)

03/29/2012  LWV urges citizens to vote April 3:  ID is not required; watch for last-minute changes  (PDF)

03/28/2012  LWV statement on voter ID status update  (PDF)

03/12/2012  LWV statement on ruling that voter ID requirements are unconstitutional  (PDF)

02/16/2012  Statement on mining legislation process  (PDF)

01/11/2012  LWV opposes proposals to change campaign finance disclosure and to criminalize recall signatures  (PDF)

01/11/2012  LWV opposes proposal for changing wetlands permits  (PDF)

12/22/2011  Two bad ideas and a winner for the 2012 elections (PDF)

10/06/2011  LWV Election Observers Report, Senate Recall Elections in August 2011  (PDF)  Press Release

09/19/2011  Justices should improve court functioning in open session (PDF)

08/03/2011 LWV urges citizens to vote, offers tips for August elections (PDF)

07/13/2011 League testimony on redistricting (PDF)
     

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05/15/2013 Worth protecting: checks, balances, citizen participation 

 05/09/2013 Time for Action: Stop bill that attacks judiciary 

05/03/2013 If a judge can't block an unconstitutional law, is there a balance of powers? 

04/23/2013 Modernizing voter registration, remembering Bob Edgar

04/12/2013 New campaign, upcoming events 

4/03/2013 Keep up the pressure - come to Voting Rights Lobbying Day, April 17 

03/29/2013 20% turnout predicted...it's a shame - and an opportunity!

03/21/2013 Learn about the candidates, vote, and save the date for the annual meeting!

03/12/2013 One year and six elections since voter ID was blocked

03/08/2013 Focusing on the positive 

03/01/2013 Marching, voting, debating, polling - making democracy work 
 
02/27/2013 Big things happening in DC and Madison today 

02/22/2013  Mining bill and state budget on the move in legislature

02/14/2013  League speaks on healthcare, offers voter info, and celebrates 93 birthday 

02/05/2013  State news from the League of Women Voters

01/24/2013  Mining and transportation... on the move again

01/16/2013  League takes stands on guns, mining  

01/10/2013  Lawmakers talk of bipartisanship... now let's see them govern!

01/02/2013  Mining bill will be first in 2013... spring elections on the way

12/13/2012  Wisconsin needs job creation, not voter suppression

12/05/2012  Pressure builds defending same-day registration, nonpartisan GAB, redistricting reform

12/03/2012  Senate majority leader proposes big change for GAB

11/21/2012  End same-day registration to solve problems that don't exist? No way!

11/08/2012  Observers promoted a fair election, documented efforts to suppress voting

10/31/2012  Ensuring a fair election in Wisconsin -- LWV activities

10/5/2012  LWVUS president to visit Wisconsin; candidate forums around the state

09/28/2012  Next up... get the most from the debates!

09/27/2012  Voter information, upcoming events, and ways to get involved

06/21/2012  New report shows who doesn't have ID in Wisconsin

06/14/2012  League in state and national news

06/12/2012  AG Eric Holder thanks League, outlines priorities for reform

06/05/2012  Voting information for students

05/30/2012  Countdown to June 5; LWV-Minnesota challenges misleading ID referendum

05/22/2012  As early voting begins, all eyes on Wisconsin elections

05/16/2012  How to register and absentee vote; how to evaluate jobs numbers

04/30/2012  Upcoming events: listen, look, learn and vote!

04/23/2012  Meg McLane Advocacy Award, and a primer for the primaries

04/19/2012  No ID needed for recalls, annual meeting update

04/16/2012  Exciting lawsuit news and upcoming events

03/20/2012  Voters as yo-yos, recusal fever, the good-bad-ugly of natural resources legislation

03/12/2012  Judge blocks photo ID requirements

03/02/2012  Update on ID lawsuits; legislature goes to final floor session

02/23/2012  Justice wants to close court's open meetings




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