Episode 73: Election Special w/ Neil Albrecht

A conversational, full-length interview with Neil Albrecht, executive director at the Milwaukee Election Commission. We go over the entire April 7 ballot and quickly explain what each item is and what they do, so that you can be prepared to vote on or before April 7 NOTE: election specials are not endorsements of the candidates highlighted, and this episode is not an endorsement of any candidates mentioned.

Milwaukee has multiple elections in 2020, including one on April 7. Early voting locations have been shut down due to coronavirus, and it is possible that physical polling places will close on election day for the same reason. To learn more about where and how to vote, visit myvote.wi.gov.

The deadline to register online is March 30. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is April 2 for those who are already registered by March 30.

Neil’s action steps:

1. Vote - you can request an absentee ballot on myvote.wi.gov
2. Be an frequent, informed voter. This is what democracy looks like. You don't need to get a law degree, but you should do a little homework.
3. Become a poll worker to staff election day. You can apply at milwaukee.gov/helpmilwaukeevote

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