G.A.B. predicts 2.5 million people, 56.5% of voting-age population to cast ballots on November 4th
MADISON (WITI) – The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting that 2.5 million people will cast ballots for the Tuesday, November 4th General Election.
MADISON (WITI) – The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting that 2.5 million people will cast ballots for the Tuesday, November 4th General Election.
Van Hollen: On Election Day, attorneys general, special agents will be watching at polling locations
MADISON (WITI) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), as a part of its ongoing election integrity efforts, will again be sending assistant attorneys general and special agents from the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to various polling locations across the state on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4, 2014), to observe, to assist local election officials and to ensure compliance with state laws governing elections.Teams will be assigned to Milwaukee (in cooperation with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office), Madison, Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Janesville and Beloit, Kenosha and Racine, Wausau and Stevens Point, Waukesha, and La Crosse.
MADISON (WITI) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), as a part of its ongoing election integrity efforts, will again be sending assistant attorneys general and special agents from the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to various polling locations across the state on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4, 2014), to observe, to assist local election officials and to ensure compliance with state laws governing elections.Teams will be assigned to Milwaukee (in cooperation with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office), Madison, Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Janesville and Beloit, Kenosha and Racine, Wausau and Stevens Point, Waukesha, and La Crosse.
Election Day is approaching! What voters should know about registration, absentee ballot mailings
MADISON (WITI) -- As Election Day approaches on November 4th, another wave of voter registration and absentee ballot mailings have begun arriving in Wisconsin voters’ mailboxes.The Government Accountability Board advises voters that their best sources of information about voter registration and absentee voting are their local clerks and MyVote.WI.gov, not mailings from political parties and independent groups.As in previous election years, the G.A.B.
MADISON (WITI) -- As Election Day approaches on November 4th, another wave of voter registration and absentee ballot mailings have begun arriving in Wisconsin voters’ mailboxes.The Government Accountability Board advises voters that their best sources of information about voter registration and absentee voting are their local clerks and MyVote.WI.gov, not mailings from political parties and independent groups.As in previous election years, the G.A.B.
"This always seems odd to people:" Why you may be confused at the polls during Tuesday's primary election
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The primary election is Tuesday, August 12th, and if you're looking to weigh-in on some of the area's hottest contests -- you may have to choose what race matters most to you.Primary elections in Wisconsin are a bit different from general elections -- and the rules can be confusing.That's why when you head to the polls on Tuesday, August 12th, you should keep in mind this analogy from something everyone in Wisconsin understands: Football!"We can root for the Packers in some games and we can root for the Vikings in other games -- but we can't root for the Packers and the Vikings in the same game if they're playing each other," UW-Milwaukee Professor of Governmental Affairs Mordecai Lee said.The point is that on Tuesday at the polls, you're going to have to pick a team."People are going to have to decide -- do I want to vote in the Republican primaries or do I want to vote in the Democratic primaries -- because they can't vote in both," Lee said.If you want your ballot to count, be mindful -- and don't vote for both Republican and Democratic candidates."It clearly says 'stop' at that point, so that people don't invalidate their ballot.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The primary election is Tuesday, August 12th, and if you're looking to weigh-in on some of the area's hottest contests -- you may have to choose what race matters most to you.Primary elections in Wisconsin are a bit different from general elections -- and the rules can be confusing.That's why when you head to the polls on Tuesday, August 12th, you should keep in mind this analogy from something everyone in Wisconsin understands: Football!"We can root for the Packers in some games and we can root for the Vikings in other games -- but we can't root for the Packers and the Vikings in the same game if they're playing each other," UW-Milwaukee Professor of Governmental Affairs Mordecai Lee said.The point is that on Tuesday at the polls, you're going to have to pick a team."People are going to have to decide -- do I want to vote in the Republican primaries or do I want to vote in the Democratic primaries -- because they can't vote in both," Lee said.If you want your ballot to count, be mindful -- and don't vote for both Republican and Democratic candidates."It clearly says 'stop' at that point, so that people don't invalidate their ballot.
Some say you should "absolutely" vote in off-year elections
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- April 1st marked Election Day in Wisconsin -- but not many people were expected to vote.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- April 1st marked Election Day in Wisconsin -- but not many people were expected to vote.
Help available at polls to help voters with referendum question
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 1st is Election Day!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 1st is Election Day!
Voter turnout of 12% expected on Election Day
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 12 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 1.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 5,981 candidates for 3,794 state and local offices, as well vote in 101 different local referenda.Local races include elections for three court of appeals judges, 39 circuit court judges as well as many county board supervisors, mayors, village presidents and school board members.Other local referenda range from advisory questions about nonpartisan redistricting and legalization of marijuana in Dane County to cutting the pay and benefits of Milwaukee County Board supervisors.To find out which candidates and referendums they will see on the ballot, voters should visit the MyVote Wisconsin website: http://myvote.wi.gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 12 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 1.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 5,981 candidates for 3,794 state and local offices, as well vote in 101 different local referenda.Local races include elections for three court of appeals judges, 39 circuit court judges as well as many county board supervisors, mayors, village presidents and school board members.Other local referenda range from advisory questions about nonpartisan redistricting and legalization of marijuana in Dane County to cutting the pay and benefits of Milwaukee County Board supervisors.To find out which candidates and referendums they will see on the ballot, voters should visit the MyVote Wisconsin website: http://myvote.wi.gov.
Voters take to the polls in 21st Assembly District special election
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK/FRANKLIN (WITI) -- It was Election Day in Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 19th, with voters headed to the polls for one primary and two special elections.A special election was held for the vacant Assembly seat that was held for 10 years by Rep.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK/FRANKLIN (WITI) -- It was Election Day in Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 19th, with voters headed to the polls for one primary and two special elections.A special election was held for the vacant Assembly seat that was held for 10 years by Rep.
Gov. Walker, others mark one-year since recall victory
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hours after the Joint Finance Committee finished finalizing the 2013-2014 budget, GOP lawmakers and supporters held a rally Wednesday night, June 5th to celebrate the anniversary of the recall election that kept Scott Walker in the Governor's Office.The rally was held at the County Springs Hotel in Pewaukee, where Gov.
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hours after the Joint Finance Committee finished finalizing the 2013-2014 budget, GOP lawmakers and supporters held a rally Wednesday night, June 5th to celebrate the anniversary of the recall election that kept Scott Walker in the Governor's Office.The rally was held at the County Springs Hotel in Pewaukee, where Gov.
Three area mayors lose re-election bids in Spring election
CUDAHY/MEQUON/NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- On Election Day Tuesday, April 2nd, three mayors up for re-election were ousted from office.John Hohenfeldt was ousted as Cudahy's mayor back in 2007, only to make a comeback six years later in a very tight race.
CUDAHY/MEQUON/NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- On Election Day Tuesday, April 2nd, three mayors up for re-election were ousted from office.John Hohenfeldt was ousted as Cudahy's mayor back in 2007, only to make a comeback six years later in a very tight race.
Pat Roggensack wins another 10-year term on High Court
MADISON (WITI) -- Voters on Tuesday, April 2nd decided a statewide race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
MADISON (WITI) -- Voters on Tuesday, April 2nd decided a statewide race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Ed Fallone, underdog in Supreme Court race, loses to Roggensack
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters on Tuesday, April 2nd decided a statewide race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters on Tuesday, April 2nd decided a statewide race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Some political experts perplexed by low voter turnout Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, April 2nd for an off-year Spring General Election.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, April 2nd for an off-year Spring General Election.
Election officials make last-minute preparations ahead of Election Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Spring General Election is Tuesday, April 2nd -- and some officials say voter turnout in Milwaukee should be higher than other areas of the state, due to a question on the ballot in Milwaukee.Poll workers made last-minute preparations on Monday ahead of Election Day.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Spring General Election is Tuesday, April 2nd -- and some officials say voter turnout in Milwaukee should be higher than other areas of the state, due to a question on the ballot in Milwaukee.Poll workers made last-minute preparations on Monday ahead of Election Day.
State Superintendent race: Tony Evers vs. Don Pridemore
MADISON (WITI) -- The campaign to lead Wisconsin's public schools has pitted two candidates with sharply different views against one another.
MADISON (WITI) -- The campaign to lead Wisconsin's public schools has pitted two candidates with sharply different views against one another.
Wisconsin GAB estimates voter turnout for April 2nd election
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2.
Election Day Preview: 98th Assembly District
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, February 19th is Primary Election Day in Wisconsin, and with no Democrat in the race, the focus is on the five Republicans running in the 98th Assembly District.The race began in the 98th Assembly District when Paul Farrow won his bid for state Senate.Five candidates hope to replace him, including Jeanne Tarantino, who says her experience working for Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch makes her the best fit."I will be ready, job-ready on Day One.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, February 19th is Primary Election Day in Wisconsin, and with no Democrat in the race, the focus is on the five Republicans running in the 98th Assembly District.The race began in the 98th Assembly District when Paul Farrow won his bid for state Senate.Five candidates hope to replace him, including Jeanne Tarantino, who says her experience working for Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch makes her the best fit."I will be ready, job-ready on Day One.
GAB shares cost of eliminating election day voter registration
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board (GAB) says eliminating election day voter registration in the state would cost taxpayers between $13.1 million and $14.5 million.The Final Report on the Impacts and Costs of Eliminating Election Day Registration in Wisconsin was released on Monday, February 18th.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board (GAB) says eliminating election day voter registration in the state would cost taxpayers between $13.1 million and $14.5 million.The Final Report on the Impacts and Costs of Eliminating Election Day Registration in Wisconsin was released on Monday, February 18th.
Pres. Obama to win Florida, sweeping all battlegrounds
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will narrowly win the presidential vote in Florida, CNN projected, based on updated vote totals provided by the counties to the state by Saturday's noon deadline.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will narrowly win the presidential vote in Florida, CNN projected, based on updated vote totals provided by the counties to the state by Saturday's noon deadline.
65% of Latino voters in Wisconsin chose President Barack Obama
MILWAUKEE -- Voter turnout for Tuesday's election was near 87% in the city of Milwaukee, and one group in particular was a big part of the turnout.
MILWAUKEE -- Voter turnout for Tuesday's election was near 87% in the city of Milwaukee, and one group in particular was a big part of the turnout.