Be sure to be prepared when you go to the polls. Head over to my vote.wi.gov and click on “What’s on my ballot” so you know every last race you’ll be voting on. Here’s the direct link to do just that.
Reminder, too, that Wisconsin has same-day voter registration! So, if you recently moved or need tor register for any reason, you can do that at your polling place today.
ICYMI: We have published several pieces on the Spring Election here at The Recombobulation Area. We’ll embed them all below, here.
Since it is Election Day, you might want some cool voting gear, and it just so happens that my wife is a very talented illustrator and just launched a new store on Threadless (millennial nostalgia, baby!). You can go check out this and some Recombobulation Area gear here!
ALSO: A certain member of Congress had a very strong reaction to a recent opinion column of ours over on Twitter last night. That’s right, Rep. Derrick Van Orden told me to “Kick Rocks” in response to my opinion column on the confusing statewide referendum questions that would amend the state constitution.
This morning, I joined Steve Scaffidi as I do every Tuesday for the “Political Power Hour” to talk about Election Day.
You can listen to that here on 620 WTMJ or find the show on your favorite podcast app.
So, have you voted yet? Did you vote early? What has the experience been like in your community? Which races are you watching? Which races are you especially fired up about? Any predictions for results?
Let us know in the comments, and let’s recombobulate on this Spring Election Day together.
I voted early, and even though I'm just a "regular American," somehow managed to vote no on both ballot issues. Thanks for the article untangling both a couple of weeks ago, btw.
In my town, the big races are for school board and city council--and for once, they're kind of lively. Nothing dramatic, and no one's screaming at senate pages, but it's been nice to see a ton of yard signs, and quite a few people doing door knocking/leafletting.
I voted early (Friday), as I usually do. It was nice to see a fairly steady stream of folks coming through.
I was also pleasantly surprised that the volunteer poll workers were actively recruiting for the August and November elections. It's something I'm considering doing, if I can make my personal logistics work.
Downsides of this election: very little candidate info available for the mayoral, school board, alder, or county board races. The local radio station hosted a forum for the mayoral candidates, but didn't post a transcript for the hearing impaired. Most of what *was* available was heavily partisan despite these being technically non-partisan races. The effect of how bitterly divisive politics at all levels have become, I suppose.
Thank you for the article on the referendum questions; I'd been already leaning "no" on both, but it was good to have additional clarity.
Imagine going through life as unhinged as DVO is.
I voted early, and even though I'm just a "regular American," somehow managed to vote no on both ballot issues. Thanks for the article untangling both a couple of weeks ago, btw.
In my town, the big races are for school board and city council--and for once, they're kind of lively. Nothing dramatic, and no one's screaming at senate pages, but it's been nice to see a ton of yard signs, and quite a few people doing door knocking/leafletting.
Glad to hear people in your community are getting engaged in their local elections!
I somehow managed to vote no here in Wausau whilst voting on other important local issues.
Haven’t visited X in a while; so I decided to look at DVO’s timeline and my verdict is: WOW! Seems like he has some anger management issues…
Which races are you following closely in Wausau? Big mayoral election happening there, I hear!
School board is a distant second to Mayor Katie vs Diny.
I was voter 79 at 7:45am. My wife said there was a long line at 10:30am, hopefully turnout is strong!
I voted early (Friday), as I usually do. It was nice to see a fairly steady stream of folks coming through.
I was also pleasantly surprised that the volunteer poll workers were actively recruiting for the August and November elections. It's something I'm considering doing, if I can make my personal logistics work.
Downsides of this election: very little candidate info available for the mayoral, school board, alder, or county board races. The local radio station hosted a forum for the mayoral candidates, but didn't post a transcript for the hearing impaired. Most of what *was* available was heavily partisan despite these being technically non-partisan races. The effect of how bitterly divisive politics at all levels have become, I suppose.
Thank you for the article on the referendum questions; I'd been already leaning "no" on both, but it was good to have additional clarity.
All of these local races need more attention, that's for sure!