Common Cause in Wisconsin

This weekend, Common Cause Wisconsin had the opportunity to join advocates, organizers, and democracy leaders from across the country at the All Roads Lead to the South convening in Montgomery and Selma, Alabama.

Walking through spaces that shaped the Voting Rights Movement was a powerful reminder that democracy is not guaranteed - it is protected by everyday people willing to organize, advocate, and stand together.

As we continue our work in Wisconsin, we carry forward the lessons, legacy, and responsibility of those who fought to ensure every voice could be heard and every vote could count.

The work continues.

Come work with us!!!

Common Cause Wisconsin is looking for an Election Protection Organizer (temporary) to support our work from June 1 thru December 30.

This is a great opportunity for someone who cares about making sure every voter has access to the ballot and the support they need during elections.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this with your network!

Common Cause - Election Protection Organizer, Wisconsin (Temporary) We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our Common Cause team in Wisconsin. This is a key role supporting Election Protection work  and our ability to build capacity and diversify our audience, volunteer and donor base as we work to engage million...

Are you interested in becoming an election observer???

LWVWI is recruiting volunteers from across the state to serve as election observers for the April 7th Election. Volunteer election observers help ensure we have a fair election by watching for signs of voter disenfranchisement and intimidation, and by monitoring the way Wisconsin’s election laws and procedures are being applied.

Learn more and sign up to volunteer here:

https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/about/employment-and-volunteer-opportunities-league

*Volunteer sign up will close on March 16th

Let's keep talking about maps and how we can improve the process to center voters' interests instead of politicians.

Statement on Gov. Evers' Special Session — Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Statement from the WI Fair Maps Coalition on Gov. Evers’ Call for Constitutional Amendment to Ban Partisan Gerrymandering issued 2.18.2026 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition welcomes Gov. Evers' plan to call a special session of the Legislature to consider a constitutional amendment...

Happy Presidents Day. 🇺🇸

Today, as we honor the office, we must remember this: in a democracy, power ultimately belongs to the People. 🇺🇲

Strong institutions.
Transparent government.
Free and fair elections.
Equal representation.
These are not partisan values - they are democratic ones. 🇺🇲

Common Cause Wisconsin remains committed to protecting the systems that ensure every eligible voter can participate and every vote is counted.

What does accountable leadership look like to you? 👇🏾 Drop your answers below 👇🏾

This weekend, Common Cause Wisconsin was proud to see State Director Bianca Shaw present to the 12th cohort of the Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute on “From Coalition to Collective Power.”

Strong democracies are built through relationships, strategy, and shared leadership. Bringing people together to deepen their policy knowledge and expand their collective impact is exactly how lasting change happens.

We’re grateful to be in community with leaders who are shaping the future of Wisconsin.

We know how heavy democracy feels right now - but what gives Common Cause WI hope is this:

👍🏾 Every time community members show up.
👍🏾 Every time someone provides public testimony.
👍🏾 Every time a clerk goes above and beyond to make sure every vote is counted.
👍🏾 Every time partners collaborate vs compete.

There are more people committed to protecting democracy than the headlines would have you believe.

🇺🇲 And that matters.

Hope isn’t passive - it’s built through action.

We are grateful to be in this work alongside so many dedicated Wisconsinites. 💛

Be safe.
Stay well.

📸 credit Madison Action Day 2025

In the past 45 days, Common Cause Wisconsin has moved with focus and purpose to protect democracy and strengthen public trust.

Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up to:

✔️ Dec 2025: We intervened in the U.S. Department of Justice case to help protect sensitive voter data from misuse or weaponization. We collaborated with the ACLU, Law Forward, and three Wisconsin voters. This work generated earned media coverage including WisPolitics, State Affairs, Radio Plus, and Newsbreak.

✔️ Feb 2026: State Director Bianca Shaw provided public testimony opposing Facial Recognition Technology in Milwaukee - standing alongside community partners and residents to raise civil liberties concerns and helping lead to the ban on MPD’s use of FRT.

✔️ Ongoing: We continue to collaborate with aligned stakeholders to advance Independent Redistricting Commission legislation, to keep fair maps moving forward.

This work is stronger when we do it together. What are you seeing in your community - and what do you want Common Cause Wisconsin to take on next? Drop your comments below 👇🏾