Assembly District 10:

• Bryan Kennedy
   

• Darrin Madison

Assembly District 23: Deb Andraca

Assembly District 24: Bob Tatterson

Assembly District 60: Dan Larsen

US Senate

Only the top four candidates are listed.

• Mandela Barnes
  
  
• Sara Godlewski
  
  
• Alex Lasry:Instructions | Nomination Form
  
  
• Tom Nelson

Treasurer

• Gillian Battino
  
  
• Aaron Richardson
  
  
• Angelito Tenorio

Attorney General Josh Kaul

Secretary of State

• Douglas J. LaFollette
  
  
• Alexia Sabor

Nomination Papers

• David Bowen
  
  
• Peng Her
  
  
• Sara Rodriguez
  • Instructions
  • Nomination Form

Governor Tony Evers

Nomination Papers

Website

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The Administration Team has been discussing how, when and if to return to our office at 5600 W. Brown Deer Road.  Please fill out this questionnaire at your earliest convenience to give us your opinion about office use.  Once we receive everyone’s input (no later than April 18) we will convene a meeting to discuss the results and determine a plan of action.

Every election is important. And Grassroots North Shore has plenty of things you can do to help make the outcome on April 5 a happy one!

• Grassroots North Shore is delivering flyers to turn out the vote in communities where there will be important contested elections: Brown Deer, Fox Point, and Whitefish Bay. This activity will begin in early March and will end when early in-person voting begins on March 22. There will be no face-to-face contact with voters: the flyers will be left either in newspaper boxes or at a door. 
  
  
• Grassroots North Shore will begin phoning voters in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, where there is an important election featuring at least one candidate who lost in the November 2021 recall election. We'd like her to lose again! These are easy calls you can make in your pjs!
  
  
• Grassroots North Shore is sending postcards to strong Democratic women in Ozaukee County ahead of the April 5 election to support incumbent judge Lori Kornblum. The message will be printed on the cards we will provide and you will be given stamps. All you will have to do is address the cards, write the salutation, and sign with your first name. Easy peasy! We bundle the cards in lots of 30 each. 

Sign up for the activities of your choice below. Our co-chair, Norma Gilson, will be in touch or you can reach her at [email protected].

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Where to Drop Off Your Ballot

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to make them available for August 9 and November 8.

Early Voting Information for the August 9 Primary

Preliminary Information as of April 7

The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022. However, please make your request ASAP to ensure timely delivery.

Voter Registration: Last day for voters to register by mail or online is on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The last day to register during early in-person voting is Friday, August 5.

Generally, early voting takes place in the city, town or village hall. Each city, village, or town has its own COVID-19 policies. Please call ahead to find out what is required to vote early in person.

As of April 18, the days and times below are our best assumptions based on past schedules. We will update this page with more precise information when communities post the schedules.

*On the Friday before Election Day (8/5/22), all early in-person offices are open until 5 pm.

Election Dates: 

Nomination papers

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Attorney General
• Treasurer
• US Senate
• Assembly Districts 10, 23, 24, & 60

Voting in every election is vital to the health of our democracies and to good government in our communities. On myvote.wi.gov, you can 

• check your registration status;
• request absentee ballots — we suggest asking for the whole year's worth;
• review your ballot;
• find contact information for your municipal clerk;
• find your polling place.

Other offices on ballots in Milwaukee County and Waukesha County:

• Clerk of the Circuit Court for Milwaukee County
• Clerk of the Circuit Court for Waukesha County
• Milwaukee County Sheriff
• Waukesha County Sheriff
• City of Milwaukee Alderpersons for Districts 2 and 3

WILL DEMOCRACY SURVIVE IN WISCONSIN? We hear from respected legal analyst, Jill Wine-Banks:

• Author of The Watergate Girl 
• Co-host, #SistersInLaw and iGenPolitics Podcasts
• Former Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor
• General Counsel of US Army in Carter Administration

Democracy is once again in peril, and Wisconsin is a prime example.

We explore the statewide and national implications of the erosion of democracy with Ms. Wine-Banks, Representative Evan Goyke (moderator) and Wisconsin Representatives Deb Andraca and Jonathan Brostoff.

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RSVP Sunday, December 5th, 7-8:30 pm. You will receive a link to join the webinar when you sign up.

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Any donation is welcome. After you rsvp, you will be taken directly to the donation page!  Or, if you prefer, send a check to:

Grassroots North Shore
5600 W Brown Deer Rd, #116
Brown Deer, WI 53223

Please write "fundraiser" on the memo line.

For those of you (1st 15 people) who donate at the level of $200 or more, we have a special thank you gift, a sampler of four beers from The Minocqua Brewing Company.  

  

What we do and why you should support us . . .

ARTICLE I. NAME OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the organization shall be Grassroots North Shore (GRNS).

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

SECTION 1.

GRNS is registered as an Unincorporated Association with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

SECTION 2.

GRNS is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that works to advocate, educate and inform for progressive change and solutions.  Contributions to Grassroots North Shore are not tax deductible.

SECTION 3.

No monies from dues or donations to the organization shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual, other organization, or political candidate.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1.   Eligibility

1. The single requirement for membership eligibility is that the individual favor a progressive ideology.
2. GRNS serves Milwaukee’s North Shore and Ozaukee County residents. Individuals from any geographic location may join.

SECTION 2.  Dues

Membership in GRNS is based on the annual payment of dues.  For the dues structure and amounts, refer to GRNS’ Policies and Procedures.

SECTION 3.  Categories of Involvement

1. Individuals/households that pay membership dues.
2. Advisory Members, who receive Steering Committee minutes.
3. Members of the Steering Committee.
4. Members of the Administrative Committee.
5. Supporters, who are non-dues paying individuals, that may participate in all activities except Voting.

SECTION 4.  Members must be in good standing to avail themselves of the benefits of membership.                                       

SECTION 5.  Resignations

1. Resignations shall be tendered to the Co-Chair(s) in writing.
2. Officer resignations shall be submitted to the Steering Committee in writing.
3. If a Member is being terminated for cause or disciplinary action, it shall be handled by a majority vote of the Steering Committee at a special meeting called for that purpose.

ARTICLE IV.  STEERING COMMITTEE

SECTION 1.

1. The Steering Committee shall be an elected group of individuals, comprised of 9 – 15 active members.
2. Their terms shall be for two years staggered, and have no limits.
3. This committee operates similarly to a Board of Directors.

SECTION 2.

The Steering Committee is responsible for overall policy and direction of the organization.  Authority will be delegated to Standing and Ad Hoc committees as appropriate. 

SECTION 3.

1. A Slate of Candidates is prepared by the Nominating Committee in November. The Slate is presented to the Steering Committee at the December meeting for suggested changes or approval.  If changes are recommended, they will be made and the slate re-presented to the Steering Committee at the January meeting.
2. Final approval shall be made by majority vote of Active Members at the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE V.  ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 1.  Purpose

The management of business shall be vested in an Administrative Committee, which shall be   comprised of the Co-Chair(s), Treasurer, Secretary and one (1) Active Member.

SECTION 2.  Membership

The Active Member shall be appointed by the Co-Chairs with notice to the Steering Committee.  The term of office shall be annual.

SECTION 3.  Responsibilities

Duties of the Administrative Committee shall be to assist the Co-Chairs with conducting the business of the association:  approval of expenditures over the amount stated in GRNS’ Policies and Procedures, and administrative matters that come before it.

ARTICLE VI.  ADVISORY MEMBERS

SECTION 1.

A group of indeterminate size shall comprise the Advisory Members.  In general, they are former officers and members of the Steering Committee.  Other persons with specific expertise may also be included.

SECTION 2. 

They shall have no specific term of office and no term limits.

SECTION 3.

Advisory members are appointed during the annual nominating process, but are not included in the slate of elected candidates.

SECTION 4.

Advisory members may attend Steering Committee meetings; however, they do not vote.

ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS 

SECTION 1.

The officers of this association shall be the Chair/Co-Chairs, Secretary, and Treasurer. All officers must be Active Members of the association.

1. The association may be led by either two (2) Co-Chairs or one (1) Chair.
2. Co-Chair terms are staggered.
3. The incumbent Co-Chair has the final say over who shall become their Co-Chair
4. Co-Chairs decide how they will divide responsibilities. They shall, however, provide back-up for each other.

SECTION 2.  Terms of Office

1. The term of office for Chair/Co-chairs shall be two (2) years. Other Officers are appointed.
2. The election of Officers shall be conducted annually, for those positions whose terms have ended.
3. Vacancies shall be filled by the Chair/Co-Chairs. Interim appointments shall be effective until the next regular election.

SECTION 3.  Duties - Chair/Co-Chairs

The Chair/Co-Chairs shall preside at Steering and Administrative Committee meetings. They shall appoint committees, name chairpersons of Standing or Ad Hoc committees, and be an ex-officio member of all committees.

SECTION 4.  Duties - Treasurer

The Treasurer shall receive and maintain custody of all funds, pay all bills, collect monies due, keep full and accurate accounts, and present a Treasurer’s Report to the Steering Committee at each regular meeting.  Refer to GRNS’ Policies and Procedures to determine who shall sign checks.

SECTION 5.  Duties - Secretary

The Secretary shall attend and record Steering and Administrative Committee meetings.  All other committees are responsible for their own administrative functions. The Secretary shall send a copy of the Bylaws to all new Steering Committee members.

ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE

SECTION 1.  Regular Meetings

1. Regular meetings of the Steering Committee shall be held monthly. The date, time, and place shall be as specified in the GRNS’ Policies and Procedures.
2. The Quorum for a regular meeting shall be five (5) of the Active Members. A simple majority of those present and voting shall be sufficient.
3. Meetings may be in-person or virtual.

SECTION 2.  Special Meetings

1. Special meetings may be called by the Chair/Co-Chairs, the Administrative Committee, or by request of two-thirds (2/3) of the Active Members of the Steering Committee.
2. Notification to those invited shall be given electronically seven (7) days before the meeting.
3. The Quorum shall be five (5) Active Members of the Steering Committee in attendance. A simple majority of those present and voting shall be sufficient.
4. Meetings may be in-person or virtual.

SECTION 3.  Annual Meeting

1. An annual meeting of members and supporters shall be called by the Steering Committee during the first quarter of the year.
2. This shall be a combination business/informational meeting, to include the approval of the slate of officers and Steering Committee candidates.
3. Only Active Members may vote.

SECTION 4.  Record of Proceedings

1. A record of all regular and special meetings of the Steering Committee shall be kept by the Secretary.
2. This record shall include a Treasurer’s Report and Committee Reports. All decisions, matters of a financial nature, and Motions/Seconds/Votes shall be documented.  It is not required that the full extent of discussions be included. 
3. This record shall be approved by the Steering Committee at their next regular meeting.
4. Once approved (and corrected, if applicable) the record shall be archived electronically.

ARTICLE IX. STANDING AND AD HOC COMMITTEES

SECTION 1.  Formation
The Chair/Co-Chairs may create or disband standing or ad hoc committees as needed.

SECTION 2.  Standing Committees  

 A detailed description of each committee is provided in the GRNS’ Policies and Procedures.

1. Communications
2. Endorsements
3. Events
4. Finance
5. Fund Raising
6. Issues
7. Membership
8. Nominating
9. PEC (Politics, Elections, Campaigns).

ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1.

These articles may be amended, or new ones added, by a majority vote of the Steering Committee members present at any regular meeting of the association, or any special meeting called for that purpose.

SECTION 2.

Proposed amended articles or additions to the Bylaws must be introduced to the Steering Committee membership for review at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting at which they will be discussed and approved.  Distribution of this material will be electronic.

ARTICLE XI. DISSOLUTION

Grassroots North Shore may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the Steering Committee. If the Association is dissolved, after all bills have been paid and all receivables collected, all monies remaining at that time shall be donated to a nonprofit organization selected by the Administrative Committee.

ARTICLE XII.  PARLIAMENTARY

When information regarding a specific situation has not been included in these Bylaws, reference to Roberts’ Rules of Order as a guideline is recommended.  A less formal, pared down system of rules may be used.

We, the undersigned, are Co-Chairs of the Grassroots North Shore Steering Committee at this time, and we consent to, and hereby do, adopt the foregoing Bylaws, consisting of the five (5) preceding pages, as the Bylaws of this Unincorporated Association.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Steering Committee on this 19th day of August, 2021.

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