Here’s what you need to know to make sure every vote counts for kids in upcoming elections.
2023 ELECTIONS:
- February 21, 2023: Spring Primary Election
- April 4, 2023: Spring General Election
Visit MyVote.WI.gov to see what’s on your ballot, register to vote, see absentee ballot information and more!
Public school champions: Running for school board this spring? Getting out the vote in your community? Sign up for our informal School Board Support Network for 1:1 conversation with current and former board members, small group check-ins, and general mentorship from those who’ve been there.
- Wisconsin Public Education Network Digital Action Center — a one-stop-shop of Get-Out-the-Vote resources and actions!
- Budget HQ — see how the biennial state budget process works, what the budget means to Wisconsin kids, and embed budget advocacy into your pro-public efforts!
- Referenda Resource/Archive:
- How to Run a Winning Referendum video (breakout session from 2022 Summer Summit with Denise Gaumer Hutchison and Jennifer Black).
Essential Voter Resources:
- 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.
2022 ELECTIONS:
February 15, 2022: Spring Primary ElectionApril 5, 2022: Spring General ElectionAugust 9, 2022: Fall Primary ElectionNovember 8, 2022: Fall General Election
The 2022 fall elections are behind us, and public education champions worked incredibly hard to get out the vote, keep the focus on students, and support school referenda. Read our blog post here.
Visit MyVote.WI.gov to see what’s on your ballot, register to vote, see absentee ballot information and more! There are a record-high number of school referenda on ballots this year. Know whether your district is going to referendum and make your plan to vote your whole ballot!
Join the Public Schools Unite Us Campaign by clicking the button above! Get out the vote in your community, sign up for trainings and events, apply for support from Team Public, and more.
Deadline for online voter registration: Wed. Oct. 19. Wisconsin voters can still register in person on and up until Election Day on Nov. 8.
Deadline for absentee ballot requests: Thurs. Nov. 3.
In-person absentee voting: Oct. 25 through Nov. 6 (hours vary by municipality; be sure to check MyVote.WI.gov in advance to make your plan)
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Join the 2022 Public Schools Unite Us Action Network:
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Visit our 2022 Public Schools Unite Us Action Center
2022 Election Action Resources:
- Wisconsin Public Education Network Digital Action Center — a one-stop-shop of Get-Out-the-Vote resources and actions!
- Public Schools Unite Us Action Center — our hub of fall 2022 organizing resources.
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.