By Ald. Milele Coggs If actions speak louder than words, then the roar from Milwaukee voters in support of same-day registration should be heard loud and clear in Madison after yesterday’s referendum vote. By an overwhelming, nearly three-to-one margin, Milwaukeeans went to the polls yesterday and answered “yes” to the question, “Should the state of [...]

State Senator Lena Taylor who was also re-elected on Tuesday, Nov. 6 celebrates with other President Obama and Democratic Party Candidate supporters as they hear the election results. Joining Taylor is Tim Mahone, of Kenosha and director of Mahone Strategies. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) Congresswoman Gwen Moore speaks to crowd at Democratic Party Victory [...]

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS NOVEMBER 6, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE COUNTY Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in the several wards in the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, on the 6th day [...]

In Wisconsin, early voting is simple and an easy way for voters to avoid any last minute issues that may arise, and still have time to correct them. Voters can begin voting here as early as Oct. 22 through Nov. 2, 2012. Voters can register when they vote at their early vote location (or at [...]

NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS May 8, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Milwaukee County, on the 8th day of [...]

(WASHINGTON) – This week, the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution held a hearing on “Voting Wrongs: Oversight of the Justice Department’s Voting Rights Enforcement.” The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Justice Department’s recent handling of voting rights matters, including the Department’s decision to challenge certain state’s restrictive voter identification laws. [...]

Goal: To register a million new voters By Hazel Trice Edney This Sunday morning, April 8, millions of people will head to Easter services to hear the Gospel on the day that some call Resurrection Sunday. But, for many, this year will be different. Pastors of dozens of congregations across the nation will not only [...]

The faith community has an obligation to the people they serve, and Tuesday, February 21st will be the first time voters in the State of Wisconsin will need to show valid photo identification to receive a ballot. The move potentially disenfranchises a significant portion of Milwaukee’s inner city, including the young, elderly, and low income; [...]

NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOTS FEBRUARY 21, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE COUNTY Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on the 21st day of February, 2012, at which the officers [...]

Andrew Bogut, Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings all vying for their first All-Star appearance Fan voting for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game has just begun and Bucks fans will find three players representing their favorite team on this year’s ballot, which was unveiled today at a tip-off event in Orlando, FL, site of the 61st [...]