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Voter ID Public Awareness Campaign launched

Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board is getting the word out about the state's new Voter ID laws.  Check it out here.

Recall efforts underway

Recall petitions in recalls for Governor Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state Senators are now being process by the Government Accountability Board.  You can view the petitions here.

New voting rules affect future elections

Legislation signed by the Governor has changed ID requirements and other voting rules:

  • Voters will be asked to supply ID
  • Residency requirement now 28 rather than 10 days
  • Early voting period at municipal clerks' offices now 2 weeks, rather than 4 and will end on the Friday before election day.

 More information from the Government Accountability Board and new voting FAQ.

  • Voter Information

To vote in Wisconsin, you need to be registered which you can do through your municipal clerk's office or at your polling place on election day.

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Gov Walker again asks for more time to review and challenge recall petitions
(Feb 15, 2012)
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Conservative ad spending picking up in Wisconsin
(Feb 11, 2012)
Oshkosh Northwestern

WEAC draws flak over its endorsement of Kathleen Falk
(Feb 11, 2012)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Democrats say GOP recall petition signature challenges won't stand
(Feb 10, 2012)
Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin Blogs

Obama returns to a Wisconsin lagging in job growth and torn by politics
(Feb 15, 2012)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Fitzgerald campaign submits bizarre, inaccurate signature challenges
(Feb 14, 2012)
Capital Times

As governor, Herb Kohl could heal Wisconsin
(Feb 13, 2012)
Capital Times

Vinehout shakes up recall race
(Feb 13, 2012)
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

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