The most consequential election of our lifetime is now literally just days away! Here are a few suggestions about how to get actively engaged and check off items on your election “to do” list.

❓Need Help or Have Questions? There are answers at 866-OUR-VOTE

Common Cause Wisconsin is part of the largest nonpartisan election help program designed to assist voters who have questions or run into any challenges when casting a ballot. Voters who need help finding out how to register to vote or to locate their correct polling location, or any other voting issues, can call or text, 866-OUR-VOTE, a toll free hotline with trained nonpartisan volunteers ready to help.

The following hotline numbers are active in the following languages:

ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683

SPANISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682

ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH: 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683

ARABIC/ENGLISH 844-YALLA-US: 844-925-5287

📬Mailed Absentee Ballot – Return Yours Today!

Just a reminder: return your mailed absentee ballot if you have not done so already. Follow your clerk’s instructions that are included with your ballot to complete and return your ballot. While the U.S. mail is reliable, there have been reports of delays in Wisconsin. If you are mailing back your ballot, we recommend mailing it by October 25th. Otherwise, look for additional options from your clerk to return your ballot at MyVote.wi.gov or contact your clerk.

🎉Celebrate Voting – Early In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday!

Next Tuesday, October 22nd partner organizations are hosting Early Vote Kick-Off Day of Action events and celebrations in Milwaukee and Madison and Kenosha. Join if you can!

The Kick Off events on Tuesday (10/22) are to mark the beginning of In-Person Absentee Voting (aka Early Voting). You can check the official dates, times, and locations to complete your ballot from your clerk at MyVote.wi.gov. Any voter can use these early vote days for any reason. Make sure you have a plan to cast your ballot. You can preview your ballot from the MyVote.wi.gov site as well.

🚗Need a ride to the polls – including to early vote?

Our friends with the Disability Rights Coalition have compiled information about how you can secure a ride to go vote. This includes ride services during the In-Person Absentee Voting (aka Early Voting) beginning October 22nd and for the weeks ahead of the election and Election Day (November 5). Most services are free or for a small fee, and include accessible transportation options as well. You can find this useful resource on the Disability Rights Coalition’s website.

😆And finally, a little election humor

Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell and staff must deal with Chad Vader’s attempt to interfere at a polling site on Election Day in a humorous and educational video about running elections in Wisconsin. A fun way to share the facts!

Election day will be here shortly. Be sure you have a plan to vote and encourage everyone you know to vote as well. This may be the most important election of our lifetimes and in Wisconsin every vote does and will matter!

Forward!

Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause Wisconsin