Compiled by Courier Staff Eyes nationwide were zeroed in on the historic recall election held Tuesday, June 5 in Wisconsin. The past 16 months have been an experience that this state has never … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s Black voter turnout will be the deciding factor in governor’s recall race
By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Milwaukee’s voter turnout will be a major factor in the recall race between Barrett vs. Walker and Mitchell vs. Kleefisch, but Milwaukee’s Black voter turnout will … [Read more...]
Unity Caucus helps to bring recall race to dead heat
There is some exciting news to share with you. The effort of hundreds of volunteers from across the city including those of the Unity Caucus has made the recall race a dead heat. Respected pollster … [Read more...]
Mitchell is working to get the vote out for June 5th
Mahlon Mitchell, Democratic nominee for Lt. Gov., continues to spend afternoons canvassing with volunteers. And this week he was in the Parklawn, Lincoln Creek and Wahl Park neighborhoods, including … [Read more...]
Notice of Partisan Recall Election For The Offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Sample Ballots
NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS June 5, 2012 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF … [Read more...]
Black officials unite to elect Barrett for governor
Grassroot efforts to focus on getting the Milwaukee minority vote out In an impressive show of unity in preparation before Wisconsin’s historic recall election, a prominent group of elected … [Read more...]
Democrats unite for Barrett vs. Walker rematch
By Lynda L. Jones Some fourteen hours or so following the recall election primary results, where Tom Barrett was the victor, three former candidates for governor met at Barrett’s home. Kathleen … [Read more...]
Constitutional right to vote trumps GOP disenfranchisement
Voter suppression law thrown out Senator Lena C. Taylor (DMilwaukee) applauded the historic decision rendered in Wisconsin’s Circuit Court system yesterday to permanently block the Voter … [Read more...]
In the spirit of Dr. King, recall activists make history
Over 1 million signatures are turned in to force recall against Walker By Lynda Jones, Editor What a way to channel the spirit of the man who dedicated his life in fighting injustices, recall … [Read more...]
Recall dates and deadlines
The recall committees have set deadlines for the turnin of petitions. They are: Tues, Jan. 10 -- The deadline for mailing petitions to: PO Box 2569, Madison, Wis., 53701 Fri., Jan. 13 -- The … [Read more...]