Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot Extended!

A U.S. District Court judge ruled today in a lawsuit filed by DPW & DNC to eliminate several barriers to voting by mail in the April 7 election.  This ruling is a victory for voters, for public health, and our democracy, and it gives voters critical extra time to safely vote by mail.

WHAT THIS RULING MEANS TO VOTERS:

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is extended to TOMORROW (4/3) BY 5:00 PM. Please request one ASAP. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/VoteAbsentee

The deadline to return an absentee ballot is extended to 4/13 at 4:00 PM, with no requirement that ballots be postmarked by election day.

Voters who are unable to safely obtain a witness certification are allowed to submit a written statement that they were unable to do so, despite reasonable efforts.

You can read Governor Evers Press Release here- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/284a112

Read more about today’s ruling here-

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-judge-declines-to-postpone-april-7-presidential-primaries-in-wisconsin/2020/04/02/2ff660b4-74dc-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html

Staying Connected in Washington County

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought anxiety, uncertainty, and fear into our lives, but you don’t need to suffer in silence–you’re not alone.  Staying in touch with friends, family, and your community is more important now than ever.  If you need help, re feeling isolated, or just want to talk, don’t be afraid to reach out.

It is also essential to be respectful of others’ feelings.  Everybody manages anxiety and stress differently. Please be thoughtful and non-judgmental. Also, be mindful of your actions; you must stay home if you can and keep a proper distance between yourself and others if you do go out.


The Washington County Dems are more than a county party; we are first and foremost a community.  Our volunteers have been tirelessly making calls to check in with our members and will continue to do so.

Please follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and check out their page on Stress and Coping.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Remember, we are all in this together. Be kind and be well.  

#allinthistogether #WashCoDemsCare #coronavirus #flattenthecurve

Absentee Voting — Safe and Easy!

It’s a critical election season, and April 7, 2020 is the Election Date in Wisconsin. The COVID-19 virus could become more wide-spread, and the risk of infection could be much greater than it is today by the 7th.

We urge everyone to request an Absentee Ballot NOW. Requesting a ballot is easy. Visit the State of Wisconsin website myvote.wi.gov/en-US/VoteAbsentee and be prepared to upload a copy of your ID. It only takes a few minutes. Your ballot will be mailed to you by your municipality clerk, and all you have to do to vote is return your ballot to your clerk by mail.

In-Person Absentee Voting (Early Voting) has begun in Washington County; however, we recommend that you take advantage of the mailed ballot and practice “social distancing” even as regards going to the Clerk’s Office for voting.

Be safe, be well, and be kind. Please contact us if you have any questions.