PREPARING
for elections
in 2024
LWVWI Issues Briefing 2023
LWWI Issues Briefing 2023
PREPARING FOR
ELECTIONS IN 2024
Join us to learn what voters face in 2024 and beyond. From redistricting, to protecting election workers, to tearing down barriers that prevent access to vote, our democracy has never been more at risk.
SESSION INFORMATION
There are 3 different sessions, each on different dates. You are welcome to
attend any or all sessions.
Redistricting in Wisconsin
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Historical overview, background, analysis and insight on redistricting in WI
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Legal perspective on the Redistricting Lawsuit (provided by Law Forward)
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Hearing from Petitioners on the Redistricting Lawsuit
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Citizen Action at the State Level: Proposed State Constitutional Amendments
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Overview of proposed WI Constitutional Amendments
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Presentation on Separation of Powers
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Non-citizen voting and why it's important
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Using private money for elections: How elections are financed and where those funds come from
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Solutions from another State: How the Ohio State League and partners successfully achieved retaining the 50% threshold for passing Consitutional Amendments
Overcoming Barriers to Voting & Election Administration Challenges
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Election administration and protecting election workers
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What are current barriers to voting and what can be done?
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Overview of LWVUS Moonshot Goal: Abolishing the Electoral College
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Status on achieving the National Popular Vote
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, NOV. 9
Redistricting in Wisconsin
SATURDAY, NOV. 11
Citizen Action at the State Level: Proposed Wisconsin Constitutional Amendments
TUESDAY, NOV. 14
Overcoming Barriers to Voting & Election Administration Challenges
6:20pm - 6:30pm
Zoom opens and attendees are invited to sign on
6:30pm - 6:40pm
General welcome and land acknowledgement from Dorothy Skye, LWVWI President
6:40pm - 7:00pm
Historical overview, background, analysis and insight on redistricting in Wisconsin
7:00pm - 7:20pm
Legal perspective on the redistricting lawsuit in Wisconsin
7:20pm - 7:40pm
Hearing from a Petitioner on the redistricting lawsuit
7:40pm - 7:55pm
Q & A
7:55pm - 8:00pm
Wrap up and Farewell + Closing announcements
9:45 - 10:00am
Zoom opens and attendees are invited to sign on
10:00am - 10:05 am
General welcome
10:05am - 10:25am
Introduction and overview of Wisconsin Constitutional Amendments
10:25am - 10:45am
Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment: Separation of Powers
10:45am - 11:05am
Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment: Non-Citizen Voting
11:05am - 11:25am
Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment: Private Money for Elections
11:25am - 11:45am
Perspective from Ohio: How was Ohio's Campaign Effective at Raising Awareness?
11:45am - 11:55am
Q & A
11:55am - Noon
Wrap up and Farewell + Closing Announcements
6:15pm - 6:30pm
Zoom opens and attendees are invited to sign on
6:30pm - 6:35pm
General welcome
6:35pm - 6:50pm
Election Administration and Protecting Election Workers
6:50pm - 7:05pm
Current Barriers to Voting and What Can be Done
7:05pm - 7:20pm
LWVUS Moonshot Goal Overview: Abolishing the Electoral College
7:20pm - 7:35pm
Status on Achieving the National Popular Vote
7:35pm - 7:55pm
Q & A
7:55pm - 8:00pm
Wrap up, Final Farewell + Reminder to Complete Feedback Survey
REGISTRATION
There is no fee to attend this virtual event, but registration is required. You will receive a confirmation from Zoom after registering. Please keep that confirmation for your records; it will contain link(s) to access the session(s) you've registered for.
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*If you have issues getting into the program, please contact BRODRIQUEZ@lwvwi.org
