Early in-person voting has begun in Wisconsin! The chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party has informed the Executive Committee that by tomorrow, voters in Wisconsin will have already cast over a million votes. Yesterday's Journal Sentinel analyzed the absentee ballots received before the early in-person voting began. "Wisconsinites have now returned more than 860,000 absentee ballots by mail, according to the latest statewide data released Monday. That is the equivalent of 29% of the state’s 2016 turnout of just under 3 million. And it’s astronomically more ballots cast by mail than in any previous fall election in Wisconsin. Dane County has returned the most ballots as a percentage of its 2016 vote (45%), followed by Brown (35%), Door (34%), Milwaukee (32%) and Bayfield, Ozaukee and Outagamie at 31%." In the North Shore, "communities that have hit 50% of their 2016 turnout include Bayside, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay in Milwaukee County...." In short, turnout is already high and climbing.

If you yourself have not already voted, now would be a good time to do so. For early voting days & times in your community, see our Early Voting page on our website. Voting early means that if you are not in a high risk group for Covid-19, you can sign up to be a "poll observer" and help ensure that voters are not intimidated or challenged when they go to vote on election day. Sign up here.

And here's some analysis you can use — and we have published on our website — to talk about the economy and jobs with that shrinking pool of undecided voters. Bill Holahan and our own Keith Schmitz have teamed up to bring us another "Mythbusters" segment. Bill dissects the latest jobs report, the last one the Federal government will release before Election Day. Be sure you watch it and refer others to it.

The events list is suddenly quite full and long! Lots of opportunities to help win races in Wisconsin. So be sure you sign up for something. Although voters are turning out in droves around here, our candidates will need your help to chase down every last one of our left-leaning supporters to turn them out by or on election day. Only two weeks remain: get busy!

EVENTS

Tue Oct 20, 2020

Milwaukee Get Out the Early Vote Rally with Senator Kamala Harris, 3pm - 3pm
Online
October 20 is Kamala's birthday! It's also the start of in person Early voting across Wisconsin. Join Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and other elected officials from Milwaukee to celebrate her birthday and the start of in person early voting! Sign up!

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetency. Just an our or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Forward in Energy Forum, 4:30pm - 6pm
Facebook
Energy specialists will discuss energy and climate in considering the plans, policies, and agendas of the two major presidential candidates. More information. Facebook link.

Neal Plotkin Phone Bank, 6pm - 8pm
Phone calls
Join other supporters of Neal Plotkin for State Senate in helping to reach out to voters in the 8th District in the critical final days of the campaign. All are welcome! There will be a brief training before each event. Sign up.

Virtual Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Drinking Liberally MKE will get together on Zoom. Zoom link. More information.

for DPW, 8pm - 8pm Comedy Livestream
Online
Chip in to attend Laughing All The Way to the White House! Chip in any amount to join us for an exclusive comedy event featuring Sarah Silverman, Sarah Cooper, Seth MacFarlane, Lewis Black,and many others. Anything you donate will be used to ensure that Trump loses Wisconsin, and thereby the White House. Most people are chipping in $27! More information and RSVP.

Wed Oct 21, 2020

On the Issues: Who Owns the House Next Door, 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Online
This event will examine the dramatic changes that have occurred in housing markets across the country, including Milwaukee, when the Great Recession hit the United States in 2008 and led to a massive number of foreclosures and a new opportunity for Wall Street investors. Award-winning investigative reporter and author of Homewreckers, Aaron Glantz; Lubar Center research fellow John D. Johnson; and Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson will discuss this problem. Click on the words “Watch Now” on the following webpage starting anytime after 12:15 p.m. on October 21 to view the program.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetency. Just an our or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Erik Brooks/Chris Larson Conversation, 6pm - 7pm
Zoom
Join Erik Brooks, candidate in the 21st Assembly District, State Sen. Chris Larson, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, and Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss the issues that matter most. Zoom link will be sent after signup. Sign up.

Suspended: Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Bounce Milwaukee is closed, including delivery and carryout, until the COVID-19 spread in our area is under control. More information.

Info: Laughing Liberally MKE, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online
For information on the latest Laughing Liberally offerings go here.

County Budget Listening Session, 7pm - 8pm
Zoom
Listening session about the pending Milwaukee County budget with County Supervisors Liz Sumner (1st District) and Sheldon Wasserman (3rd District). Register.

Info: Southwest Region Dems Meeting, 7pm - 7pm
TBA
Southwest Dems (Region 5) cover Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Milwaukee (Southwest), West Allis, West Milwaukee. For information on when a meeting may be held check Facebook or email.

Thu Oct 22, 2020

Info: Mental Health Board Meeting, 8am - 8am
TBA
This meeting is posted as a Teleconference Meeting (see Agenda for details). Public Comment: none. More information.

Battleground Wisconsin 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Online
Join WisPolitics.com for a D.C. event focusing on the presidential election in swing state Wisconsin. Panel members: Jason Rae, a national Democratic National Committee officer; Ashlee Rich Stephenson, vice president, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Khary Penebaker, DNC committeeman; and Tom Schreibel RNC committeeman and former chief of staff to Cong. Sensenbrenner. Free event. More information and RSVP.

On the Issues: Russ Feingold, 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Online
Mike Gousha will be talking with Russ Feingold, president of theAmerican Constitution Society (ACS) and former U.S. senator. This will be the first of two conversations featuring different perspectives on the role that the Supreme Court, the U.S. justice system, and the rule of law are playing in this year’s election cycle. Click on the words“Watch Now” on the following webpage starting any time after 12:15 p.m.on October 22 to view the program. RSVP.

Deb Andraca Phone Bank, 2pm - 2pm
Phones
Join Team Andraca on Saturdays to call voters and to make sure we flip this seat! A training will be provided at the beginning of the shift, so there is absolutely no experience required. Zoom links will be sent out the day of your shift. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Shifts at 2, 4, and 6 pm. REGISTER HERE.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetency. Just an our or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE./

Neal Plotkin Phone Bank, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Phone calls
Virtual phone bank to help bring Neal Plotkin to victory in the 8th Senate District! There will be a brief training before each shift, no experience necessary! Sign up.

MICAH Virtual Public Meeting, 6pm - 8pm
Virtual
Come and join MICAH for its Public Meeting update on the work MICAH is doing for justice in the Milwaukee area. This is open to the public. More information and registration.

North Side Candidate Debate, 6pm - 9pm
Online
NAACP Milwaukee will present an evening of debates between several Milwaukee candidates for State Assembly and Senate and US Congress. It will be streamed live on several services: Zoom, YouTube, Local & Social Media (Facebook, Instagram). More information, including candidates.

Fri Oct 23, 2020

BLOC Jeopardy, 12pm - 2pm
Online
Join BLOC Ambassadors as they compete so see which teams are the most knowledgeable when it comes to civics, politics and history! Gaffes, laughs, and learning will no doubt ensue. Live on Facebook every Friday in October from 12pm to 2pm. Link.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetency. Just an hour or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Fund Dinner, 6pm - 9pm NAACP Virtual Freedom
Online
The safety and security of our communities continues to be the NAACP's upmost priority. Please join in to virtually celebrate the Milwaukee Branch Freedom Fund Dinner. Purchase of attendee ticket(s) will include a one year membership to the NAACP. RSVP.

Sat Oct 24, 2020

Community Brainstorming, 8am - 11am
Suspended
Community Brainstorming Conference will suspend its monthly breakfast forums until further notice. More info.

Sat Oct 24, 2020

Weekend of Action, Day 1, 9am - 9pm
Phone calls
This is the LAST weekend of action before the election! Calling votersis crucial, and we’ll be calling from our own homes to remind people to return those absentee ballots and vote for Joe! Trainings are provided at the start of every shift. First time phone bankers are welcome! Saturday shifts: 9:00-12:00, 12:00-3:00, 3:00-6:00, 6:00-9:00. Sign up. For weekday opportunities.

Deb Andraca Phone Bank, 10am - 10am
Phones
Join Team Andraca on Saturdays to call voters and to make sure we flip this seat! A training will be provided at the beginning of the shift, so there is absolutely no experience required. Zoom links will be sent out the day of your shift. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!. Shifts at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm. REGISTER HERE.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Drive & North Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace is resuming their presence with careful precautions (more information). Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetency. Just an our or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Sun Oct 25, 2020

Weekend of Action, Day 2, 12pm - 9pm
Phone calls
This is the LAST weekend of action before the election! Calling votersis crucial, and we’ll be calling from our own homes to remind people to return those absentee ballots and vote for Joe! Trainings are provided at the start of every shift. First time phone bankers are welcome! Sunday shifts: 12:00-3: 00, 3:00-6:00, 6:00-9:00. Sign up. For weekday opportunities./

Deb Andraca Phone Bank, 10am - 10am
Phones
Join Team Andraca on Saturdays to call voters and to make sure we flip this seat! A training will be provided at the beginning of the shift, so there is absolutely no experience required. Zoom links will be sent out the day of your shift. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!. Shifts at noon, 3 pm, and 6 pm. REGISTER HERE.

Tue Oct 27, 2020

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetence. Just an hour or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HER.

Neal Plotkin Phone Bank, 6pm - 8pm
Phone calls
Join other supporters of Neal Plotkin for State Senate in helping to reach out to voters in the 8th District in the critical final days of the campaign. All are welcome! There will be a brief training before each event. Sign up.

Wed Oct 28, 2020

Community Justice Council, 9:30am - 11am
Virtual
Milwaukee Community Justice Council Meeting of the Whole will have an Online/Virtual meeting. More information.

Milwaukee Press Club Virtual Luncheon, 12pm - 1pm
Virtual
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Headlines Newsmaker Lunch HourMILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, October 28. This Newsmaker Lunch Houris presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Barrett will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at the luncheon, moderated by Milwaukee Press Club President Corrinne Hess, reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.The panel: Alison Dirr – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Aaron Maybin – WITI Fox6 Milwaukee; Kent Wainscott – WISN 12 News. You must register in advance to view this event. Those who registerwill receive a link on the morning of the event to view it live. REGISTER HERE.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetence. Just an hour or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Suspended: Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Bounce Milwaukee is closed, including delivery and carryout, until the COVID-19 spread in our area is under control. More information.

Drinking Liberally Port Washington, 6:30pm - 8pm
Schooner Pub, 114 N Franklin St, Port Washington
TBA

Info: Drinking Liberally Glendale, 6:30pm - 9pm
Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale
Check the Drinking Liberally website for meeting plans.

Thu Oct 29, 2020

Deb Andraca Phone Bank, 2pm - 2pm
Phones
Join Team Andraca on Saturdays to call voters and to make sure we flip this seat! A training will be provided at the beginning of the shift, so there is absolutely no experience required. Zoom links will be sent out the day of your shift. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Shifts at 2, 4, and 6 pm. REGISTER HERE.

North Milwaukee Biden/Harris Phonebank, 4pm - 4pm
Phones
For the past four years President Drumpf has been systemically attacking democracy in America. The time has come for us to exercise our rights to hold our elected officials accountable for their lack of judgment and incompetencw. Just an hour or two out of your week can ensure the success of democrats in your neighborhood in such an unprecedented election. Come November 3, will you be able to say you did all you could to enforce change in Wisconsin and the rest of the United states? Now is the time to take action! The battle is not yet over and we need your help. Please join the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm to phone bank for change in America. SIGN UP HERE.

Neal Plotkin Phone Bank, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Phone calls
Virtual phone bank to help bring Neal Plotkin to victory in the 8th Senate District! There will be a brief training before each shift, no experience necessary! Sign up.

Emily Siegrist for Assembly GOTV Kick-off, 7:30pm - 8pm
Virtual
Join the United Federation of Teachers and Lt. Gov Mandella Barnes to Kick-off GOTV with Emily Siegrist. To RSVP, email.

Fri Oct 30, 2020

BLOC Jeopardy, 12pm - 2pm
Online
Join BLOC Ambassadors as they compete so see which teams are the most knowledgeable when it comes to civics, politics and history! Gaffes, laughs, and learning will no doubt ensue. Live on Facebook every Friday in October from 12pm to 2pm. Link.

Sat Oct 31, 2020

Deb Andraca GOTV Phonebank, 9am - 9am
Phones
Help us Get Out The Vote by calling voters in the 23rd district before they vote on Election Day! These will be done completely virtually, and trainings will be conducted at the beginning of each shift. Shifts at 9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm, and 6 pm. Register Here.

GOTV, 9:00am - 9pm
Virtual
TBA

Emily Siegrist GOTV, 10am - 10:30am
virtual
Join Francesca Wong kick-off a GOTV Door Hangers event. Shifts at 10 am and 1 pm. Sign up.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
76th Street & Layton Avenue, Greenfield
Stand for Peace is resuming their presence with careful precautions (more information). Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Sun Nov 1, 2020

GOTV, 9:00am - 9pm
Virtual
TBA

Deb Andraca GOTV Phonebank, 9am - 9am
Phones
Help us Get Out The Vote by calling voters in the 23rd district before they vote on Election Day! These will be done completely virtually, and trainings will be conducted at the beginning of each shift. Shifts at 9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm, and 6 pm. Register Here.

Mon Nov 2, 2020

GOTV, 9:00am - 9pm
Virtual
TBA

Deb Andraca GOTV Phonebank, 9am - 9am
Phones
Help us Get Out The Vote by calling voters in the 23rd district before they vote on Election Day! These will be done completely virtually, and trainings will be conducted at the beginning of each shift. Shifts at 9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm, and 6 pm. Register Here.

Deb Andraca Lit Drop, 9am - 9am
Contactless
Help us Get Out The Vote with a contactless lit drop in the 23rd district the day before Election Day! We will have door hangers divided at the beginning of each shift. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. Masks are mandatory, and will be provided if you don't have one. We will use MiniVAN, and will provide trainings at the beginning of each shift. Register here.

Virtual Drinking Liberally Waukesha, 6:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Drinking Liberally Waukesha may be held virtually with Zoom. Check for updates.