Help protect Democracy with WisDems Voter Protection team!

The WisDems Voter Protection team is looking for volunteers to help voters vote and be sure that their votes count. The Voter Protection team runs a variety of programs that ensure ballot access is preserved, election laws are followed, and democracy is protected. 

On November 5, we have the opportunity to elect VP Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz and reelect Senator Tammy Baldwin while sending historic numbers of Democrats to the State Legislature after over a decade of Republican gerrymandering in Wisconsin. The work of our Voter Protection team is critical to protecting democracy and electing Democrats. In 2020, Joe Biden won Wisconsin by about 20,000 votes, which comes down to only 3 votes per ward. Read on to find out how you can volunteer and protect those 3 voters we need to win! 

In State Opportunities

HIGHEST PRIORITY: Become a Poll Observer: wisdems.org/novemberpollobserver

Poll observers are our eyes and ears at polling places on Election Day. Observers will be the last line of defense against any problems voters might face in trying to cast their ballot, which makes poll observing the single most important thing you can do other than cast a ballot yourself to ensure a strong, healthy democracy. Become a poll observer for the November 5th election and help support your community on Election Day! The last day to sign up to be a WisDems poll observer for the November General Election is October 22nd, the day of our final training. 

Learn What it means to be a Poll Observer:  wisdems.org/pollobserverinfo

Are you interested in protecting Wisconsin voters this year? Join our 30 minute Poll Observer Info Session to learn more about how you can be a crucial resource to voters. Poll Observers are the eyes and the ears of our team on the ground on Election Day and are the last line of defense against instances of voter suppression and a crucial resource for voters. At our Poll Observer Info Sessions, we'll cover the basics of being a Poll Observer and walk you through the steps to get involved.

Remote Opportunities

Join a Phonebank for Wisconsin Poll Observers: wisdems.org/voprophonebank

Come make calls to Wisconsinites and get more people involved in the fight for voting rights! Training is offered at every event, and no need to prepare anything in advance--we’ll provide scripts & resources, so all you need is a computer and a phone. We welcome Wisconsin residents and out-of-state volunteers in all our phonebanks! The final day to join a Poll Observer Recruitment Phonebank is Monday, October 14th. 

Sign up for Absentee Ballot Cure: https://mobilize.us/s/AcSgXi 

Join the WisDems Ballot Cure Program to assist absentee voters and make every vote count! At Ballot Cure, we call voters whose ballots are in danger of rejection, walk them through the steps to remedy it, and ensure their vote gets counted. We host weekly virtual phonebanks with a training for new volunteers, and a room for experienced volunteers to make calls at the same time. The final day to join Ballot Cure is October 21st.

Staff the Voter Assistance Hotline: https://mobilize.us/s/LIlaHA

Join a team of volunteers dedicated to assisting voters all across the state. The Voter Assistance Hotline is an extremely important resource for WI residents, and we are recruiting volunteers who want to connect with voters and help make a difference. Our final training will be held on September 12th.

Key Links

November Poll Observer Official Signup: wisdems.org/novemberpollobserver 

Poll Observer Recruitment Phonebank signup: wisdems.org/voprophonebank

All Voter Protection events: wisdems.org/voproevents

Voting Registration and Information Website: myvote.wi.gov

WisDems Voter Guide and early vote info: vote.wisdems.org/ev