ELECTION NEWS – TODAY (March 18) is the last day to register to vote online (11:59 p.m.) or by mail for the April 7 Spring Election in Wisconsin.

Visit MyVote.wi.gov to check your registration status, register to vote, see what’s on your ballot, and to find your polling location and/or early voting locations.

After today, most Milwaukee County residents (except those who live in the City of Milwaukee) may register in person at their municipal clerk’s office through Friday, April 3.

City of Milwaukee residents may register at any early voting (in-person absentee) voting site from March 24 through April 3 – click the link below to find hours and locations. Per state law, the City of Milwaukee cannot accept voter registrations at City Hall during this time.

https://city.milwaukee.gov/earlyvoting

Voter registration is also available at the polls on Election Day.

To register to vote, Individuals must provide a proof of resident document that contains a current name and residential address. Commonly used documents include, and are not limited to, a valid WI Driver License or State ID Card, or a current utility bill (gas, electric, or phone).

Contact your municipal clerk’s office, or the Milwaukee County Election Commission staff at 414-278-4060 with questions.

Why Vote?

Civil rights are under attack.

Efforts are underway to roll back hard-fought advances in equality of opportunity. We cannot afford to let our voices be silenced.

Our schools are in danger.

Urban public schools are under-funded and civil rights enforcement in education is under attack. We must be a nation that respects educational inclusion.

Everyone deserves healthcare.

Politicians want to repeal and deny access to Obamacare, which will increase the rate of uninsured Blacks. The healthcare for millions depends on you.

Racially-motivated hate crimes are on the rise.

Use of unjustified violence by police against unarmed people of color goes unchecked. Your vote is a voice for those whose lives have been taken.

Follow the money.

Black household income is 40% less than that of White Americans. The poverty rate is more than twice as high. Black workers are paid less than whites at every educational level.