The League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley reminds voters to get ready to vote in the upcoming April 2 Election. On the ballot this election are candidates for Wisconsin supreme court justice, court of appeals judge in District III, local offices such as school board and village or city offices. The League encourages voters to start their candidate research before they cast their ballot, so they are informed voters whether they vote by absentee ballot or on Election Day.
One source of nonpartisan candidate information is the League’s voter guide on VOTE411.org, where voters can go to read candidates’ responses to the League’s questionnaires. By visiting the site, voters are able compare the answers, which are posted verbatim, of the two state supreme court candidates and the candidate running for District III Court of Appeals.
“VOTE411.org is a convenient, easy and invaluable resource for voters who want reliable information about voting in Wisconsin,” said Margy Hagaman, League of Women Voters – Greater Chippewa Valley. “Tens of thousands of voters in Wisconsin rely on VOTE411.org as their go to source for unbiased candidate information, including many young people and first-time voters.”
In addition to the voter guide on VOTE411.org, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has created fact sheets for the state supreme court and court of appeals with information on what these two courts do and why they matter in the lives of everyday Wisconsinites. These fact sheets are available at www.lw-gcv.org. The website also has video of the Menomonie School Board candidate forum.
“We know voters are busy, and we know that it is important them to make a plan to vote so they can readily participate in our democracy. That’s why we’re excited to provide voters these easy-to-access resources so they are fully prepared to cast their ballot as an informed voter,” said Eileen Newcomer, Voter Education Coordinator of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. “The League encourages voters to prepare to vote, visit VOTE411.org, and remind others about Election Day on April 2nd.”
