Here’s what you need to know to make sure every vote counts for kids in upcoming elections.
2022 ELECTIONS:
- February 15, 2022: Spring Primary Election
- April 5, 2022: Spring General Election
- August 9, 2022: Fall Primary Election
- November 8, 2022: Fall General Election
Visit: MyVote.WI.gov to see what’s on your ballot, register to vote, see absentee ballot information and more!
Tell us you’re a voter this spring by clicking the button above!
Deadline for online voter registration: Wed. Mar. 16. Wisconsin voters can still register in person on and up until Election Day on April 5.
In-person absentee voting starts Tues. Mar. 22 at your municipal clerk’s office! Bring your ID (and proof of residence if you need to register to vote) and be a voter in the April 5 spring election.
GOT AN ABSENTEE BALLOT? Return it to your municipal clerk in person. Experts recommend mailing your absentee ballot no later than Mar. 29: if you still have yours now, return it in person rather than mailing it.
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Use this folder as a starting point for organizing your nonpartisan election efforts:
Election Organizing Basics
Resources for non-partisan election advocacy to help you get informed and educate your community on why spring elections matter to local kids:
- COMPLETE ELECTION ORGANIZING BASICS TOOLKIT (Google folder with all the resources below)
- Election Organizing Basics: https://wp.en.wisconsinnetwork.org/ElectionOrganizingBasics
- Workshop slides
- TAKE THE EQUITY PLEDGE: https://wp.en.wisconsinnetwork.org/EqPledge
- Amplification Pro Tips
- Amplification Starter Form: https://wp.en.wisconsinnetwork.org/Amplify
- Sample Questions & Tips: Candidate Forum & Survey samples
- Running for School Board basics from Save Our Schools (SOS) Arizona
School Board Champions:
Working on school board matters/elections in a nonpartisan capacity? Visit our School Board Champions post for resources.
2022 Election Action Resources:
- Wisconsin Public Education Network Digital Action Center — a one-stop-shop of Get-Out-the-Vote resources and actions!
- Attend our expert-led organizing workshops to learn more and join the statewide network of others who care about protecting and preserving strong public schools so all of our children can thrive! Free and open to public education champions! Here’s our winter calendar and some of the highlights!
- Full calendar of events
- Wed Jan 26 6:30-8 Referenda 101: Coming Together to Support Local Students Learn how to organize a winning referenda effort from experienced organizers and communications professionals.
- Wed Feb 2 4:30-6 Election Organizing Basics for Public Education Champions: How to Organize Candidate Forums, Candidate Surveys, Voter Education & More….ASK US ANYTHING! Come with your questions and learn from seasoned organizers what works to make nonpartisan voter education easy and fun where you live.
- Wed Feb 16 3:30-5:00 Joining Forces To Fully Fund IDEA: a Fulfill the Promise Workshop (with MadTown Mommas and Disability Advocates)
- Wed Feb. 23 6:30-8:30 School Board Messaging: Race Class Narrative training for public education champions, candidates and board members (with All In Wisconsin)
- Wed March 2 6:30-8 Election Advocacy for Nonprofits (Bolder Advocacy) Everything you need to know about nonpartisan election advocacy.
- Wed March 9 6:30-8 MAKE YOURSELF HEARD: SOCIAL MEDIA 101 FOR ADVOCATES You know what you want to say about public education, but how do you get people to listen? This workshop will equip public education champions with the basics of using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to create snappy messages about the public schools our students deserve, circulate those messages far and wide, and strategically ensure that they draw decision-makers’ eyes. We will also cover the basics of Canva graphics to make your narrative pop.
- Wed March 16 5pm-6:30 Get the Facts: School funding basics for school board candidates and public education advocates with Dr. Julie Underwood
- Get the Facts! — Click here to sign the #VotePublic Pledge and read more about the non-partisan #VotePublic Values, and for more information about how leaders and policies affect kids and public schools.
- VALUE-BASED GRAPHICS: Visit our Facebook album for some #VotePublic graphics rooted in our shared values.
Essential Voter Resources:
- MyVote.wi.gov – official website for voter registration, requesting absentee ballots, find your voting history, address changes & more!
- Wisconsin Elections Commission: get dates, candidate forms and information, and legal updates on the official WEC website.
- How to register to vote online/request absentee ballots
Did you know you need an acceptable form of photo ID in order to vote? Click here to learn more about what are acceptable forms of ID and for help getting an acceptable ID to vote.
2021 Elections:
- April 6, 2021 – Spring Election (including State Superintendent — see our Superintendent HQ here!)
2021 Election Action Resources:
- Wisconsin Public Education Network Digital Action Center — a one-stop-shop of Get-Out-the-Vote resources and actions!
- Get the Facts! — Click here to sign the #VotePublic Pledge and read more about the non-partisan #VotePublic Values, and for more information about how leaders and policies affect kids and public schools.
- Wisconsin Public Education Network 2021 calendar
- The elections and the budget are related — see our 2021 Budget HQ here!
Essential Voter Resources:
- MyVote.wi.gov – official website for voter registration, requesting absentee ballots, find your voting history, address changes & more!
- Wisconsin Elections Commission: get dates, candidate forms and information, and legal updates on the official WEC website.
- Wisconsin Public Education Network Election Basics
- How to register to vote online/request absentee ballots
Did you know you need an acceptable form of photo ID in order to vote? Click here to learn more about what are acceptable forms of ID and for help getting an acceptable ID to vote.
Nonpartisan Election Advocacy Resources:
- League of Women Voters
- Sample state-level candidate survey questions & tips
- Vote Public Local Action Toolkit
- Click here for Vote Public talking points!
- Click here for Vote Public events and actions!
- REFERENDA resources:
- Vote Yes! Referenda Tips from a Winning Campaign (SocialSchool4edu)
- Successful Referenda Start with Communication (WASB)
- 8 tips for passing referenda (American Association of School Administrators)
- Non-partisan Ballot Measure Advocacy: Tips for 501(c)(3) groups and others doing non-partisan issue advocacy to support public schools.
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Click here to view the full #VotePublic HQ!
Click here to Get the Facts! and be informed on the current state of public school funding and policy.
Click here to get organized! Learn how to increase individual AND community capacity to advocate effectively for public schools.
Click here to Get on the Bus! and find out how to get involved in local level actions.
Click here to access all graphics from the 2020 #VotePublic Campaign.