Dear John,

We’re just one week away from Election Day. 

We’ve been part an unprecedented mobilization effort in communities across the state. The response in every district and ward has been inspiring – voters like you are sick and tired of the inaction and scorched-earth politics that are dominating Wisconsin today. 

With a week left, there are two crucial things voters must now do: get their ballots submitted (or vote in-person) and be patient on Election Day as election officials count votes. 

I know many of you have already voted, and we’re so thankful you have. If you haven’t yet or you have received an absentee ballot but not yet returned it, we encourage you to do that immediately at your clerk’s office or a secure ballot dropbox in your community. Once you do, will you check on your family and friends to ensure they have a voting plan, too?

With the unprecedented numbers of absentee and early voters, Election Night may feel a bit different than in other years. While we’re used to the instant gratification of major networks and pundits calling the races in TV-friendly ways on election nights, this year will most likely be different.

Local election officials, especially municipal clerks, are working very hard to ensure every vote is counted. We will need to trust in that work, and practice patience along with vigilance on Nov. 3, by giving those officials time to get it right.

We already have poll workers, volunteers, social media monitors, organizers, and members on alert and will be actively participating in helping to ensure Election Day is fair, safe, and that every vote is counted accurately.

We’re ready, we’re engaged, we’re not going to stop working until each and every voter in Wisconsin has safely made their choices this year.

Visit our election page to see our voter resources and get your questions answered.

Thank you for being a conservation voter,

Kerry Schumann
Executive Director
Wisconsin Conservation Voter

P.S. This is one of the most momentous elections in our lifetimes – one that will impact our environment and democracy for years to come. Will you stand with us today with a generous gift that will help us ensure that every voter and every vote count in Wisconsin on Election Day?