Post-One Wisconsin Institute Lawsuit, Voters Continue to Shatter Early Vote Records
After setting early absentee voting records in 2016, Wisconsin voters are again setting records with early absentee voting in 2018.
Voting Rights & Election Protection
Voter fraud — what voter fraud? Studies contradict photo ID rationale
One Wisconsin Institute filed open-records requests for all complaints of voter fraud from “every single legislator” who claimed to have received them. [WisconsinWatch]
Voter ID linked to lower turnout in Wisconsin, other states; students, people of color, elderly most affected
One lawsuit, brought by One Wisconsin Institute, seeks to strike down the law. [WisconsinWatch]
Combatting GOP Voter Suppression Tactics
One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action were successful in having those restrictions overturned in court by proving they made it harder for Democrats to vote. [Shepherd Express]
Attorney general race is heating up, but is anyone paying attention?
He served as one of Hillary Clinton’s attorneys in Wisconsin’s 2016 presidential recount and is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Wisconsin AG race ready to heat up, but will anyone watch?
He served as one of Hillary Clinton’s attorneys ... and is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the state’s voter ID law. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Reverses Ban on Some Overseas Absentee Ballots
One Wisconsin Institute sued over the restriction on voting rights, and in 2016 a federal court ordered the state to end the prohibition. [Courthouse News Service]
How a Wave of New Voters Could Take Out Scott Walker in 2018
Madison has seen high turnouts since 2016, when the One Wisconsin Institute's federal court decision swept away much of the Republican voter-obstruction legislation. [In These Times]
State moves to avert federal lawsuit on voting hitch for some overseas voters
A federal judge already flagged the issue as part of a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute that overturned restrictions on in-person absentee voting. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Kaul makes case for Attorney General
Kaul is now the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Rice Lake Chronotype]
Josh Kaul calls on Brad Schimel to challenge FCC repeal of net neutrality rules
Kaul represents One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund in their lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County
Brad Schimel stirred controversy claiming the state voter ID law helped pave the way for Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to win election in Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Passing of Civil Rights Icon Vel Phillips
Her many fights continue today, none more important than protecting the right to vote from the forces who would seek to disenfranchise legal voters.
Attorney General Brad Schimel suggests Donald Trump won Wisconsin because of the state’s voter ID law
One Wisconsin's Scot Ross called Schimel's comments a "shocking admission." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin AG Suggests Voter ID Helped Trump Win the State
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said Schimel's remarks to McKenna were an admission that the law is rigged to help Republicans win elections. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin GOP operative Mark Block details pivotal yacht meeting between Cambridge Analytica and billionaire backers
This raises serious questions about the connections between Scott Walker’s [campaigns]... and this growing international scandal," said Analiese Eicher. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Third court rips Scott Walker after he calls elections ‘unnecessary’
“Two thirds of the offices Scott Walker has held came because he won a special election, including one for State Assembly and one held in an even year.” [Shareblue]
Scott Walker Was Elected in Special Election
Scott Walker’s been in office for so long he seems to have forgotten it was a special election that got him into the government hammock 25 years ago.
Are Wisconsin GOPers Blocking Elections To Protect Their Gerrymander?
“The elections would create pressure points for people,” Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told TPM. [Talking Points Memo]
Are Wisconsin GOPers Blocking Elections To Protect Their Gerrymander?
“The elections would create pressure points for people,” Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told TPM. [Talking Points Memo]
Advocates call on Green Bay to expand early voting
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal Madison group One Wisconsin Now, and state Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, urged the city to offer early voting at UW-Green Bay. [Green Bay Press-Gazette]
Court Rules Gov. Scott Walker Must Call Elections to Fill To State Legislative Vacancies
A Dane County judge today ruled that Scott Walker cannot refuse to call special elections to fill vacancies in the 1st State Senate and 42nd Assembly Districts.
Sen. Dave Hansen and Voting Rights Advocates Encourage Early Voting
Sen. Dave Hansen and One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross urged Northeastern Wisconsin residents to take advantage of the opportunity to vote early.
Wisconsin Democrats Demand Special Elections
Mike Browne, deputy director of the progressive organization One Wisconsin Now, said the governor is stalling. [Public News Service]
Scott Walker Refusing To Hold Elections GOP Might Lose
The fact that Scott Walker is afraid to hold elections when he’s on the ballot in nine months is not the worst story to have out there. [Talking Points Memo]
Trump Election Integrity Commission Disbanded
A federal commission on “election integrity”, announced with much fanfare by Donald Trump in 2017, was disbanded on Wednesday.
GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs
Top Republicans have called on the administrators of the agencies responsible for campaign finance and ethics to resign.
Bill would allow electronic voting for in-person absentee ballots
A federal judge in July 2016 struck down certain restrictions on early voting hours and locations in the One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen case. [WisPolitics]
Assembly Bill Runs Afoul of Federal Court Decision Protecting Early Voting
A public hearing on Assembly Bill 637 today underscores serious flaws in the proposal that put it at odds with a federal court decision protecting early voting.
Milwaukee Announces New Early Voting Sites for 2018 Election
Nelson commented that midtown was on the places with an early voting site in Milwaukee. This came about due to One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen. [Milwaukee Courier]
Milwaukee to increase number of early voting sites
Tom Barrett joined One Wisconsin Institute in announcing the city approved funds for eight places where Milwaukee resident can vote absentee in person. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
One Wisconsin Institute Praises City of Milwaukee Action to Expand Early Voting Opportunities
Voting rights advocates are celebrating passage of a budget provision adding early voting sites in the City of Milwaukee.
ICYMI: Wisconsin Election Commission Head Recent Statements on Voter ID Law
The head of the Wisconsin Election Commission agreed that the state’s strict voter ID law targeted specific communities.
Supreme Court gerrymandering case: Wisconsin and beyond
Supreme Court gerrymandering case focusing on Wisconsin raises the issue of defending voting rights against voter suppression. Joy Reid and her panel discuss. [MSNBC]
Thousands Of Wisconsinites Denied Voting Rights In 2016
A new study surveyed registered non-voters in last year’s general election and found thousands of people were denied their basic right to vote. [Pacifica Radio]
Voter ID Suppressed the Vote Exactly as Wisconsin Republicans Predicted
Later on the witness stand in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Now challenging the voter ID law, Albaugh described the tension in closed door caucus. [Center for Media and Democracy]
New Study Finds Gov. Scott Walker, Republican Voter ID Law Kept Legal Voters From Casting Ballots in November 2016 Election
Thousands of legal voters in Wisconsin were prevented from casting a ballot in the November 2016 election because of the state’s strict voter ID law.
Gov. Scott Walker’s Refusal to Disavow Donald Trump Is Not Just Cowardice, It Is a Pattern of Behavior
Scott Walker’s decades-long record of undermining social justice and attacking the rights of people of color is appalling.
Scott Walker Silence on Donald Trump Racism Deafening, Walker Record Speaks Volumes
Scott Walker’s record on attacking the voting rights of people of color for political gain is unconstitutional and the definition of racism.
Donald Trump, Anthony Scaramucci, and Reince Priebus: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
“Throughout his tenure as a top Republican Party insider, Reince Priebus has been intimately involved in despicable efforts to silence the voices of legal voters.” [The Progressive]
One Wisconsin Statements on First Meeting of Trump Voter Suppression Committee
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Institute released the following statements regarding the first meeting of Donald Trump’s voter suppression committee.
Report Suggests Wisconsin Voters Targeted by Collusion Between Trump Campaign, Russian Fake News Operation
We’re owed answers about these serious allegation about meddling with the election in Wisconsin from the governor of Wisconsin.
Scott Walker Wraps Himself in Hypocrisy With Latest Fundraising Solicitation
If You Love American Democracy, What Scott Walker Has Done to Elections in Wisconsin Will Break Your Heart.
Liberals, states push back on Trump commission’s request for voter data
In Wisconsin, liberals were quick to pounce. One Wisconsin Now called on Gov. Scott Walker to, in their words, protect Wisconsin voters' privacy from Donald Trump. [Rhinelander Daily News]
Gov. Scott Walker Standing By Instead of Standing Up to Donald Trump on Request For Voter’s Personal Information
As outrage over Donald Trump's gang's request for personal voting information spreads, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker continues to dodge the issue.
Wisconsin Elections Panel Hasn’t Discussed Voter Request Yet
One Wisconsin Now [said] Trump can't be trusted with voter data since the FBI is investigating potential coordination between his campaign and Russia. [Associated Press]