Friend,
The fate of American democracy will depend on two pivotal statewide races in Wisconsin in November.
If Gov. Tony Evers loses his reelection bid to Trump-endorsed businessman Tim Michels, there will likely be an attempt in the Republican-held state legislature to overturn the 2020 Presidential results by recalling Wisconsin’s electors. Unlike today, there would be no assurance that a Gov. Michels would block these efforts. Also, after the 2024 election, there would be no assurance that Michels would honor the outcome if the Republican candidate for President loses the popular vote in the state.
Wisconsin’s other marquee election — in which GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (who schemed to hand fake elector ballots to VP Mike Pence on Jan. 6) is seeking a third term — is a significant opportunity to protect the guardrails of democracy through Johnson’s defeat by Evers’ Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.
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The Trump rally for part-time Wisconsinite Tim Michels featured call-ins from Ultra-MAGA crackpots
Kari Lake and Mike Lindell.
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In 2020, pro-democracy efforts in Wisconsin focused primarily on persuading Republican-leaning men to abandon Trump. In 2022, success will turn on appealing to Republican and Republican-leaning independent women, as well as younger voters around Madison, and Latino and African American voters in suburban Milwaukee counties.
What Can I Do to Help Wisconsin? Below you will find pointers to some meaningful actions with organizations in need of dedicated, democracy-loving volunteers like you — NOW.
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As a volunteer with The Union, you’ll receive a national action email each week. Whether you live inside or outside the area for a particular race, there will always be actions for both situations.
We have less than three months until the midterm elections. We cannot relax for a minute. We are mobilizing our pro-democracy coalition across all 50 States. It will take all of us to ensure we have a democracy for ourselves and future generations of Americans.
Please reach out to one friend today, ask them to stand together with us, and get them to join The Union. And follow us on Twitter.
Together,
The Union
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P.S. While the two big links above are the fastest way to get involved, if you’re interested in other Wisconsin actions coming up this week, be sure to check out some of the more important ones below. If you attend any of the events in this email, reply back and tell us how it went, or anything else you’d like to share.
Other Actions This Week in Wisconsin
Tue, Aug 16 @ 4 pm CDT
Meet and Greet with Mandela Barnes in Eau Claire
Join Mandela Barnes for a Meet and Greet in Eau Claire! This is a great opportunity to hear about Mandela’s campaign for U.S. Senate and his plans to ensure everyone across Wisconsin gets a fair shake.
Tue, Aug 16 @ 4:30 pm CDT
Western Wisconsin Virtual Phone Bank for Equality
Hosted by Human Rights Campaign
Calling all LGBTQ+ folks & allies! Our rights & freedoms are under fire, we are mobilizing equality voters across Western WI in response. Can we count on you? This is an urgent call action! Join from home. All you need is a computer and phone. Soon, we will begin in-person action events.
Tue, Aug 16 @ 6 pm CDT
Virtual Phonebank with the Wisconsin Democrats
Weekly training with WisDems Field Organizers where you can meet other volunteers and learn how to best effectively organize in your community. We'll start each session with introductions, a virtual training and then a guided phonebank we reach out to voters to get them fired up to organize their neighbors in 2022. First time on the phones? No problem! Your FO will be around to walk you through it, answer any questions and offer support.
Weds, Aug 17 @ 3 pm CDT
New Berlin Weekly Door-Knocking
You have the opportunity to volunteer and speak with voters every Wednesday in New Berlin! We need all the help we can get to reach voters where they are, learn what issues matter most to them, and the importance of voting this fall. We cannot win without your help! Gathering location to be determined. Shifts available starting at 3pm and 6pm. When you sign up, we will reach out to you with the event location details and answer any questions you may have.
Weds, Aug 17 @ 5 pm CDT
Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Phonebank
Let's make some calls to like minded people. Help the WisDems build solidarity for the 2022 midterms by inviting more people to get involved in our Get out the Vote events.
Thu, Aug 18 @ 10 am CDT
Walk and talk to voters in Chippewa Falls
We'll be knocking the doors of infrequent voters in Chippewa Falls to help them request their absentee ballots and make sure they know that their vote counts! Well have everything you need, including literature and a canvassing training.
Sat, Aug 20 @ 9 am CDT
Door Knocking in Milwaukee City
Come join us! We will be knocking doors across Milwaukee to talk to our neighbors about what issues matter most to them - and why it's so critical that we elect Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes and pro-democracy candidates up and down the ballot.
Sat, Aug 20 @ 10 am CDT
Madison Bridge Building Canvasses with Voters
Here's an opportunity to really listen to voters, hear them out, and perhaps share why you care enough to be volunteering - that is powerful! You will be trained and supported so no experience is necessary. Do you want a canvass buddy? Bring a friend or let us know and we'll do our best to set you up with a buddy.
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