Is a vote a civil liberty or a financial transaction?
A vote is power to elect officials who decide on .
Why are State Election Laws Important?
- Elections happen often, and laws prevent voters from being paid to vote against their long-term interests.
- Laws exist to prevent bad actors from deliberately making people financially vulnerable, such as through mass layoffs, in order to coerce them into trading their votes for financial survival.
- Without these rules, each election would become an open auction, going to the candidate with the most venture capital behind them.
What happens when votes are treated like financial transactions? Could people move to an area just to accept payment to vote? Do our communities really want lobbying practices extended to every voter? Election laws exist to prevent situations where money overrides the judgment of citizens, protecting democracy over time.
And this moment is bigger than Wisconsin. It's about whether individuals who currently have access to venture capital and private equity can normalize disregard for constitutional rights. If the civil liberty to vote freely is removed, other civil liberties are up next.
Wisconsin Is the Front Line for Voters' Power
When election laws are misunderstood or overlooked, it raises important questions. But when Wisconsin communities come together to learn, discuss, and engage around these laws, they strengthen civic knowledge and participation, setting a standard for the rest of the country that election laws are not optional.
That’s why people across the state are showing up and speaking out. Local organizations, legal experts, and everyday voters are coming together to learn and discuss how election laws protect every vote. By deepening public knowledge of these protections, our initiative fosters a civic culture that strengthens election integrity and reinforces the importance of accountability.
What We're Building to Strengthen Election Integrity and Protect the Ballot
Coalition of Partners
Local leaders, legal experts, and grassroots groups uniting for election integrity.
Massive Rallies
Statewide gatherings at courthouses and community spaces to highlight election laws and voters' power.
Media Coverage
We’re shining a light on the law so the nation sees why it matters.
Easy Ways to Help
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