2025 Election Date: April 1 Spring Election
Wisconsin’s April 1 Election Unaffected by Executive Order - Here’s Why

❌Question: “Photographic identification for voting. Shall section 1m of article III of the constitution be created to require that voters present valid photographic identification verifying their identity in order to vote in any election, subject to exceptions which may be established by law?”

Here we go again ... How hard should it be to vote?

Another constitutional amendment is on the April 1 ballot.

For the 6th time in the past year, the Wisconsin legislature is asking voters to approve an amendment to the state Constitution. The League of Women Voters and more than 20 other voter rights organizations opposed all of the amendments on the grounds that they do nothing to strengthen our elections or help voters.

What is the proposed amendment on the April ballot?

The ballot question asks voters to enshrine a voter photo ID requirement in the Wisconsin Constitution. This is another example of the legislature attempting to bypass the authority of the executive and judicial branches through the constitutional amendment process (the Governor cannot veto). Meanwhile, the legislature has denied voters the ability to propose their own citizen-led ballot initiatives.

Why is this wrong for Wisconsin voters?

Wisconsin already has one of the strictest voter photo ID laws in the nation, a law which was enacted despite lack of evidence of the crime of voter impersonation at the polls.

Research from the Brennan Center for Justice, VoteRiders and the University of Maryland revealed that 34.5 million voting-age US citizens --14.5% of eligible voters – lack an unexpired photo ID with their current name and address on it and may face difficulties at the polls as a result. It’s worth noting that many DMV offices in the state have very limited hours, and many residents must travel long distances in rural areas with limited access to public transportation. This is especially burdensome for those without a car or those with disabilities.

While the proposed amendment would not significantly alter the current voter ID law, it would limit the court's ability to protect voters disenfranchised by the law and make it harder to remove the photo ID requirement.

The April 1 Election will impact all Wisconsinites.

The races for the state Supreme Court and the Superintendent of Public Instruction will have lasting impact. The Supreme Court is expected to hear cases involving abortion access, educational policy, voting rights and more critical issues.

Helpful Handouts!

Courts Brochure English

Courts Brochure Spanish

Wisconsin Supreme Court Fact Sheet English

Wisconsin Supreme Court Fact Sheet Spanish

State Superintendent of Public Instruction English

State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Spanish

Wisconsin Circuit Court Information - English

Wisconsin Circuit Court Information Sheet Spanish

Bilingual 2025 h 2025 Non-Partisan Guide Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates

Amendment to the WI Constitution

Run into problems or have questions about the voting process?

Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE | Wisconsin Voter Helpline: 608-285-2141 | Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline: 1-844-347-8683

In 2024, the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County had 309 events, registered 2,388 voters, assisted in requesting 330 absentee ballots, and personally spoke to, educated, and distributed information to 11,406 people. Our volunteers filled 1060 individual volunteer slots for 3,413 volunteer hours.

Accordion Widget

Recruit Poll Workers

Please spread the word about the need for poll workers – our election heroes! The toolkit below has material you can use to send information to your friends, neighborhood businesses, churches, health clubs – wherever civic-minded citizens hang out. LWVWI 2024-25 Poll Worker Recruitment Toolkits

Accordion Widget

Recruit Election Observers

Training on Oct. 24, 6-8 pm LWVWI and Election Protection recruit observers and publish a report after each election. They are seeking volunteers to be trained as Election Observers and placed in polling places in specific areas around the state. Training is provided, and the program is open to non-members. Observers need to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours on Election Day. Election observers will also need a cell phone to use while volunteering and their own transportation to and from their assigned polling location. Election Observation Program Goals: to be sure there is no disenfranchisement to monitor the voter experience - including registration and showing ID to monitor the absentee ballot counting process to track any problems that can be fixed for future elections LWVWI training webinar is Oct. 24, 6-8 pm.
Register here. Learn more here.

Accordion Widget

Promote the Facts

Encourage your friends and family to visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. The site includes fact checks about rumors, FAQs about election administration, and videos and other information about how elections are conducted in our state.
Talk it up! Another great resource to combat lies and rumors is the Brennan Center's Election Rumors page.

2025 Election Date: April 1 Spring Election Wisconsin’s April 1 Election Unaffected by Executive Order - Here’s Why

Helpful Handouts!

2025 Election Date: April 1 Spring Election
Wisconsin’s April 1 Election Unaffected by Executive Order - Here’s Why