Getting Generation Y to Vote "No" - Registration and Absentee Info

As people of good will ban together under the banner of Fair Wisconsin, it becomes obvious that young people from age 18 to 25 could determine the outcome of this vote on human rights.

Simply put, as Wisconsin prepares to Vote "NO" on the ban on civil unions and marriage, generation "Y" can lead the way.  The problem is that most of them are not registered to vote and if they are, many are not prepared to vote absentee.

Some important points:

1. Anyone in the entire state of Wisconsin eligible to vote can register by using the state registration form between now and October 18, 2006. Before that date, the form can be mailed into the city of residency. After October 18, 2006, the voter must register in person.
2. If a student wishes to vote at college, they should register now.  Check the college city's own website for locations.
3. If a student is already registered and is returning home for a few days before election day, they can vote absentee by going to their city hall after October 7th.  (That day may vary depending upon community and when its absentee ballots are prepared.).
4. If the student is not registered and comes home after October 7th, they can still register and vote absentee in one convenient visit to the city or town hall.
5. For the best information of voting and voter registration, especially about residency and 'intent', see the League of Women Voters Website.
6. For individual cities:

• City of Madison election and voter registration information
• City of Milwaukee election and voter registration information
• City Of Oshkosh election and voter registration information
• City of Wauwatosa election and voter registration information
• Town of Burke election and voter registration information

If you have more to add to the list, send the link and I will post it here. 

Comments

[someyoungturk]

Paul,
Great advice! I wish this had been around when I was trying to navigate this all in 04.