Chippewa Valley Votes

04/19/2026

Wisconsin needs a legislative solution to gerrymandered voting maps. The Wisconsin Fair Maps is proposing an independent redistricting commission to draw voting maps. Their goal is to have legislation passed to create the IRC in time for redrawing maps after the 2030 census. Click below to a view of video of their 9/16/25 presentation in Menomonie. More information is available at fairmapswi.com

Fair Maps and Redistricting--a Long Term Solution for Wisconsin

04/19/2026

“If signed into law, the SAVE Act would place yet another unnecessary burden on survivors of domestic violence and millions of other Americans. Too many Americans already face endless institutional barriers to the ballot box. Survivors do not need more obstacles to making their voices heard. Tell Congress to oppose the SAVE Act suite of bills.”

Since the SAVE Act came to the floor of the US House in February 2025, the League has been educating voters on the heavy burden the bill’s requirements would put on Americans, including married women, rural communities, and military families. But the SAVE Act targets another community of eligible ...

04/19/2026

Three Things for College Students to do to Vote in Wisconsin

Background and History of Judicial Recusal in Wisconsin Campaign Background and History of Judicial Recusal in Wisconsin The landscape began to shift about a decade ago when outside special interest groups, for the first time, began to pour millions of dollars into the election of two State Supreme....

04/18/2026

We’re having a wonderful time meeting people at Earth Fest today. Two brand new voters and two address updates! It’s a great day to live in the Chippewa Valley!

04/15/2026

Attend the upcoming educational forum on Immigration and Due Process on April 28, 5-7 pm, at Immanuel Lutheran, Eau Claire. A collaboration of AAUWEC, LWVGCV, JONAH, and Wisconsin Farmers Union.

04/14/2026

Another great example from the April 7 election of why it is important to vote and be informed about what’s in your ballot!

More than 60 percent of school districts looking for additional local support from taxpayers won approval of ballot measures this week. But in an election that saw a landslide victory for the liberal-leaning candidate in the state Supreme Court race, many of the 75 school referendums on the ballot T...

04/07/2026

It’s Election Day, Snoopy!

04/07/2026

Free round-trip rides to the polls tomorrow provided by JONAH!

04/07/2026

WI DMV offices are open from 7 am to 6 pm tomorrow, April 7, to allow more time for voters to obtain a voter ID.

Wisconsin DMVs will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7 so individual can obtain an ID needed to vote.

04/07/2026

April 7 election information provided by Power Up Eau Claire! Thank you!