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Wisconsinites Added a Voter ID Requirement to the State’s Constitution. Here’s what that Means

May 23, 2025

By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Devin Blake, voter id, Voter ID Legislation, Voter ID Requirements, Voting, Voting Access

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Why Wisconsin Voters Should Reject the Unnecessary Voter ID Amendment

March 28, 2025

By LaKeshia N. Myers As we approach a critical moment in our state’s democratic process, Wisconsin voters face a proposed constitutional amendment that threatens to undermine the very … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Proposed Amendments, voter id

Need a State ID to Vote? We Can Help.

October 27, 2018

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Popular Interests In This Article: ACLU of Wisconsin, voter id

People who need an ID to vote are encouraged to get it now

September 3, 2016

With just over two months until the November 8th election, voters are encouraged not to delay in obtaining the necessary identification.  Most voters already have a photo ID to vote, like a driver … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Presidential Election, voter id, Voting

New Voting Laws Publicly Applauded by Milwaukee Mayor

August 13, 2016

By Mrinal Gokhale Mayor Tom Barrett expressed contentment with Judge James Peterson and Judge Lynn Adelman’s decision to extend Wisconsin voting hours to evenings and weekends. This will … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Anita Johnson, James Peterson, Lynn Adelman, Melanie Ramey, Mrinal Gokhale, Tom Barrett, voter id

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Sen. Lena Taylor Applauds Election Law Ruling

August 6, 2016

(MADISON) – On Friday, three separate federal courts issued significant election law rulings, including one in a Wisconsin case. In that case, a circuit court judge tossed out many election laws … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Lena Taylor, voter id, Voter Suppression

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Call on Justice Department to Review Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

May 7, 2016

Wisconsin Democrats urge review of voting requirements after news reports of significant barriers for many voters during recent election WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan, Ron Kind, Tammy Baldwin, voter id, Wisconsin Congressional Democrats

Milwaukee County Women League of Voters Analyzes United Nations Police Brutality Report

April 23, 2016

By Mrinal Gokhale Police brutality has been controversial in the United States during the past year. The United Nations Working Group of Experts visited the United State in January 2016, releasing … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: League of Women Voters, Lena Taylor, Mrinal Gokhale, Police Brutality, United Nations, voter id

To Reach Young Minority Voters About Election Rules, Milwaukee Group Goes Clubbing

February 20, 2016

Voting Rights Activists Worry Voter ID Law Will Trip Up Inexperienced Poll-Goers By Chuck Quirmbach Organizers in Milwaukee’s African-American community have been trying to spread the word … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bria Grant, Chuck Quirmbach, Onyx Social Club, Our Power Our Future Conduit, voter id

Voters Must “Bring it to the Ballot” For the 2016 Election

February 12, 2016

By Karen Stokes Starting with the 2016 spring primary on February 16, Wisconsin voters must show acceptable photo ID in order to vote. Before 2003, not a single state required a person to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bring it to the Ballot, Karen Stokes, Neil Albrecht, Primary Election, voter id, Voter ID Requirements

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