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

GALLERY OF POST- ELECTION RESOURCES:

Click the relevant purple button!

Spring Support Application
School Board Support Network:
A safe, pro-public space open to all
Budget HQ:
Learn why the state budget matters for kids

Analysis: School referenda passage rate dipped in 2023 elections compared to 2022. See here and analysis in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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.

  • ARE YOU LOOKING FOR DIRECT SUPPORT ON YOUR NONPARTISAN #VOTEPUBLIC CAMPAIGN OR ANOTHER LOCAL-LEVEL EFFORT? Be sure to set up a meeting with one of our organizers to discuss your goals and needs, then fill out our application form. *Note: Initial meeting with a member of our team is required before submitting the form.*
  • 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:
  • Holding a school board candidate forum? Visit our Candidate Forum Toolkit for forum basics, logistical considerations, and question ideas.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • March 15, 2023: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail (voters MAY register in person at the polls on Election Day in Wisconsin)
  • March 21, 2023: In-person absentee (early) voting begins (hours vary by municipality; be sure to check MyVote.WI.gov for more information)
  • March 30, 2023: Deadline to request an absentee ballot. NOTE: Absentee ballots MUST be returned to municipal clerks by 8pm April 4. To ensure your vote is counted, we recommend requesting a ballot before March 23, mailing yours before March 28, or returning it in person if you have missed that date.
  • April 4, 2023: Spring General Election

WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT:

  • SCHOOL REFERENDA: there are referenda on ballots in 68 Wisconsin school districts this fall. Is yours one of them?
  • SCHOOL BOARD: many of Wisconsin’s 421 school district have contested school board races on ballots.
  • LOCAL/MUNICIPAL OFFICES: be sure to know where you live and whether there are local races for mayor, town/city council, or other offices on your ballot.
  • STATE SUPREME COURT: Wisconsin is home to a high-profile election for a seat on the State Supreme Court this April. The State Supreme Court provides a check and balance for laws and practices in Wisconsin, including those pertaining to public education, where applicable. Read more about the election and the candidates here.

Visit MyVote.WI.gov to see what’s on YOUR ballot, register to vote, see absentee ballot information and more!

Public school champions: download this image and make it your profile photo on social media! Tell people WHY you’re a voter!

Essential Voter Resources:

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 Election
  • April 5, 2022: Spring General Election
  • August 9, 2022: Fall Primary Election
  • November 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!

TAKE ACTION!

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)

Join us in nonpartisan election action for kids and public schools!

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2022 Election Action Resources:

Essential Voter Resources:

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:

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:

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:

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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.