web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:47:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Wisconsin Watch - Episodes Tagged with “Voting” https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/tags/voting Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400 The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! en-us episodic From the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Wisconsin Watch The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that reports on government accountability and quality of life issues, like education, the economy and the environment. It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first and we believe in collaborating, not competing, with other news outlets. Not only can you find our stories on WisconsinWatch.org, but we give all of our reports away for free to hundreds of other news organizations. We are excited to start sharing our reports in audio form and you can find them wherever you get your podcasts! no Wisconsin, news, investigative Wisconsin Watch info@wisconsinwatch.org Wisconsin billionaires quietly bankroll effort to shrink state’s social safety net https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-billionaires-effort-shrink-social-safety-net 26237712-bd3a-446d-a98a-2c2d2eaac3ec Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch A group funded by deep-pocketed GOP donors is pushing to make it harder to vote and to receive unemployment insurance and Medicaid 16:18 no A group funded by deep-pocketed GOP donors is pushing to make it harder to vote and to receive unemployment insurance and Medicaid. By Wisconsin Watch's Jacob Resneck. Originally published on July 11, 2023. Wisconsin, insurance, medicaid, news, statehouse, voting, Wisconsin Watch A group funded by deep-pocketed GOP donors is pushing to make it harder to vote and to receive unemployment insurance and Medicaid. By Wisconsin Watch's Jacob Resneck. Originally published on July 11, 2023.

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]]> A group funded by deep-pocketed GOP donors is pushing to make it harder to vote and to receive unemployment insurance and Medicaid. By Wisconsin Watch's Jacob Resneck. Originally published on July 11, 2023.

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]]> Voting has gotten harder in Wisconsin. Organizers have found ways to help https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/voting-wisconsin-difficult-cast-ballot ea5e3833-7b2e-457c-9b6f-9289ad8e08e5 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Two different research initiatives have documented the ways it’s now more difficult to vote in Wisconsin, from disparities in access to added barriers. 17:10 no Wisconsin Watch's Matt Mencarini reports the story about how voting access in Wisconsin has plummeted compared with other states — from fourth best in 1996 to 47th in 2022. However voter turnout remains high because of the work of community groups such as Black Leaders Organizing Communities in Milwaukee. Originally published on May 2nd, 2023. Wisconsin, voting Wisconsin Watch's Matt Mencarini reports the story about how voting access in Wisconsin has plummeted compared with other states — from fourth best in 1996 to 47th in 2022. However voter turnout remains high because of the work of community groups such as Black Leaders Organizing Communities in Milwaukee. Originally published on May 2nd, 2023.

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]]> Wisconsin Watch's Matt Mencarini reports the story about how voting access in Wisconsin has plummeted compared with other states — from fourth best in 1996 to 47th in 2022. However voter turnout remains high because of the work of community groups such as Black Leaders Organizing Communities in Milwaukee. Originally published on May 2nd, 2023.

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]]> Why some Wisconsin residents with mental disabilities lose voting rights — and how they can restore them https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-residents-mental-disabilities-voting-rights 876c4029-6e0b-4d11-aefa-02c332db35b9 Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch In Wisconsin and most states, judges may determine someone is ‘incompetent’ to vote. Here’s what people with mental disabilities should know about their rights. 12:13 no Thousands of Wisconsinites have been “adjudicated incompetent” to vote under state laws designed to protect mentally incapacitated people from having someone else fill out their ballot, Zhen Wang of Wisconsin Watch reports. Disability rights advocates and legal experts disagree over whether — and to what extent — certain people with mental disabilities should lose their voting rights. Originally published on April 3rd, 2023. Wisconsin, disability, voting, voting rights Thousands of Wisconsinites have been “adjudicated incompetent” to vote under state laws designed to protect mentally incapacitated people from having someone else fill out their ballot, Zhen Wang of Wisconsin Watch reports. Disability rights advocates and legal experts disagree over whether — and to what extent — certain people with mental disabilities should lose their voting rights. Originally published on April 3rd, 2023.

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]]> Thousands of Wisconsinites have been “adjudicated incompetent” to vote under state laws designed to protect mentally incapacitated people from having someone else fill out their ballot, Zhen Wang of Wisconsin Watch reports. Disability rights advocates and legal experts disagree over whether — and to what extent — certain people with mental disabilities should lose their voting rights. Originally published on April 3rd, 2023.

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]]> ‘Election integrity’ proposals do not address most common voting infraction in Wisconsin https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/election-integrity-voter-fraud-common-infraction-wisconsin fd815f55-0f33-4739-8c05-bfa114c30cd0 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Prosecutors charged just 192 people with election-related crimes since 2012, but more than half of the cases were related to felony probation status 17:53 no A story in Wisconsin Watch's Democracy on the Ballot series in which Matt Mencarini reviewed every election fraud prosecution since 2012 and found not only a small number of cases, fewer than 200, but the majority of them are related to felons voting while still on probation. The Wisconsin Watch review also found racial disparities in election fraud cases are more pronounced than in the overarching criminal justice system. Originally published on March 9th, 2023. Wisconsin, elections, voting A story in Wisconsin Watch's Democracy on the Ballot series in which Matt Mencarini reviewed every election fraud prosecution since 2012 and found not only a small number of cases, fewer than 200, but the majority of them are related to felons voting while still on probation. The Wisconsin Watch review also found racial disparities in election fraud cases are more pronounced than in the overarching criminal justice system. Originally published on March 9th, 2023.

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]]> A story in Wisconsin Watch's Democracy on the Ballot series in which Matt Mencarini reviewed every election fraud prosecution since 2012 and found not only a small number of cases, fewer than 200, but the majority of them are related to felons voting while still on probation. The Wisconsin Watch review also found racial disparities in election fraud cases are more pronounced than in the overarching criminal justice system. Originally published on March 9th, 2023.

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]]> Evers beats Michels for Wisconsin governor; Johnson defeats Barnes in U.S. Senate race https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/election-day-2022-with-stakes-high-wisconsin-voters-go-to-the-polls 100002a5-9a12-4e10-8733-3e07db76ee80 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Evers beats Michels for Wisconsin governor; Johnson defeats Barnes in U.S. Senate race 10:47 no Wisconsin Watch reports on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers beating Republican challenger Tim Michels, while GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wins re-election bid against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Originally published on November 8th, 2022. Wisconsin, 2022 elections, news, voter turnout, voting, wisconsin elections, wisconsin watch Wisconsin Watch reports on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers beating Republican challenger Tim Michels, while GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wins re-election bid against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Originally published on November 8th, 2022.

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]]> Wisconsin Watch reports on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers beating Republican challenger Tim Michels, while GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wins re-election bid against Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Originally published on November 8th, 2022.

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]]> Many in Wisconsin GOP drop ‘stop the steal’ talk, play up inflation, crime https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/many-in-wisconsin-gop-drop-stop-the-steal-talk-play-up-inflation-crime b1666edb-603d-4133-9c37-bc32a4b71494 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch As they try to win enough seats for a supermajority to override a governor’s veto, most Republicans don’t even mention ‘election integrity’ on their websites 17:28 no Wisconsin Watch reporter Matthew DeFour found that at least 22 Republicans with a good chance of winning their Assembly races have cast doubt on the 2020 election — with some even pushing to overturn the results. But as the 2022 midterm election draws near, most Republicans, especially in close races, aren’t even talking about “election integrity,” focusing instead on hot-button issues such as inflation and crime. Originally published on November 2nd, 2022. Wisconsin, ballots, crime, election deniers, gop, government, governor, news, politics, protests, republican, riots, twitter, voting, voting rights, voting security Wisconsin Watch reporter Matthew DeFour found that at least 22 Republicans with a good chance of winning their Assembly races have cast doubt on the 2020 election — with some even pushing to overturn the results. But as the 2022 midterm election draws near, most Republicans, especially in close races, aren’t even talking about “election integrity,” focusing instead on hot-button issues such as inflation and crime. Originally published on November 2nd, 2022.

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]]> Wisconsin Watch reporter Matthew DeFour found that at least 22 Republicans with a good chance of winning their Assembly races have cast doubt on the 2020 election — with some even pushing to overturn the results. But as the 2022 midterm election draws near, most Republicans, especially in close races, aren’t even talking about “election integrity,” focusing instead on hot-button issues such as inflation and crime. Originally published on November 2nd, 2022.

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]]> Bids to alter Wisconsin elections fall mostly along partisan lines https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-election-partisan e1238b5b-6106-4323-b9ae-f44f8131ae99 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Republicans want to restrict drop boxes and absentee voting. Democrats aim to make it easier to vote. Both parties favor quicker vote counting. 18:43 no Democrats and Republicans largely disagree on how to proceed with future elections. Proposals include measures that could impact could determine how Wisconsin picks congressional candidates, how it awards its 10 Electoral College votes, how fast results can be announced and who can vote absentee. Experts say major changes to Wisconsin's election laws are unlikely for now because of partisan divides. Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published March 9, 2021. Wisconsin, news, politics, democrats, republicans, voting, elections Democrats and Republicans largely disagree on how to proceed with future elections. Proposals include measures that could impact could determine how Wisconsin picks congressional candidates, how it awards its 10 Electoral College votes, how fast results can be announced and who can vote absentee. Experts say major changes to Wisconsin's election laws are unlikely for now because of partisan divides.

Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published March 9, 2021.

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]]> Democrats and Republicans largely disagree on how to proceed with future elections. Proposals include measures that could impact could determine how Wisconsin picks congressional candidates, how it awards its 10 Electoral College votes, how fast results can be announced and who can vote absentee. Experts say major changes to Wisconsin's election laws are unlikely for now because of partisan divides.

Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published March 9, 2021.

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]]> Could lawmakers ‘mess’ with Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes? Possibly. https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-electoral-college-votes-trump-biden e73b5729-66a1-4e42-9740-6c935bbcb3d1 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Experts say pro-Trump lawmakers could try to overturn voters’ will and send an alternate set of electors, but the Democratic governor could block the effort. 21:16 no In the days after the November presidential election, a petition filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court alleging mass election fraud called for electoral votes for Trump to replace Biden's. Wisconsin Republican Assembley Speaker Robin Vos ordered an investigation into the state's election results because of claims of "mail-in ballot dumps and voter fraud." These efforts ended up not changing Wisconsin's Electoral College outcome, but changes in Electoral College law mean such moves could be possible in the future. Legal and political challenges to the 2020 presidential election have raised questions of whether a state’s election outcome can be subverted by officials who favor a different result. Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published November 25, 2020. Wisconsin, Electoral College, Trump, politics, voting In the days after the November presidential election, a petition filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court alleging mass election fraud called for electoral votes for Trump to replace Biden's. Wisconsin Republican Assembley Speaker Robin Vos ordered an investigation into the state's election results because of claims of "mail-in ballot dumps and voter fraud." These efforts ended up not changing Wisconsin's Electoral College outcome, but changes in Electoral College law mean such moves could be possible in the future. Legal and political challenges to the 2020 presidential election have raised questions of whether a state’s election outcome can be subverted by officials who favor a different result.

Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published November 25, 2020.

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]]> In the days after the November presidential election, a petition filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court alleging mass election fraud called for electoral votes for Trump to replace Biden's. Wisconsin Republican Assembley Speaker Robin Vos ordered an investigation into the state's election results because of claims of "mail-in ballot dumps and voter fraud." These efforts ended up not changing Wisconsin's Electoral College outcome, but changes in Electoral College law mean such moves could be possible in the future. Legal and political challenges to the 2020 presidential election have raised questions of whether a state’s election outcome can be subverted by officials who favor a different result.

Reporting by Anya van Wagtendonk in partnership with Votebeat. Originally published November 25, 2020.

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]]> Wisconsin GOP lawmakers call for tighter voting rules; Dems call election hearing a ‘sham’ https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/wisconsin-gop-lawmakers-tighter-voting-rules db6c4e13-1b47-412f-92c4-cd353aa2e3d8 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Republicans called for changes to election law and made broad allegations of fraud and misconduct but offered little proof. 17:05 no Republican officials, lawyers, voters, volunteer poll watchers and recount observers dominated the roster of speakers on Dec. 11, 2020. They aired a range of concerns, including perceived bullying at polling places, foreign ownership of voting machines and frustrations with longstanding voting practices in Wisconsin, such as the use of in-person early absentee voting. Reported by Anya van Wagtendonk and Nora Eckert, Wisconsin Watch/Votebeat project reporters. Originally published on December 11, 2020. Wisconsin, journalism, wisconsin election, voter fraud, voting, election fraud Republican officials, lawyers, voters, volunteer poll watchers and recount observers dominated the roster of speakers on Dec. 11, 2020. They aired a range of concerns, including perceived bullying at polling places, foreign ownership of voting machines and frustrations with longstanding voting practices in Wisconsin, such as the use of in-person early absentee voting.

Reported by Anya van Wagtendonk and Nora Eckert, Wisconsin Watch/Votebeat project reporters.

Originally published on December 11, 2020.

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]]> Republican officials, lawyers, voters, volunteer poll watchers and recount observers dominated the roster of speakers on Dec. 11, 2020. They aired a range of concerns, including perceived bullying at polling places, foreign ownership of voting machines and frustrations with longstanding voting practices in Wisconsin, such as the use of in-person early absentee voting.

Reported by Anya van Wagtendonk and Nora Eckert, Wisconsin Watch/Votebeat project reporters.

Originally published on December 11, 2020.

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]]> A Wisconsin man with visual impairment tried to vote. The coronavirus got in his way. https://wisconsinwatch.fireside.fm/disenfranchised 04f389b9-d38f-4d2d-878d-e20c8b481a60 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Wisconsin Watch full Wisconsin Watch Don Natzke says he was stymied by a series of insurmountable barriers as Wisconsin held its April 7 election in the midst of the pandemic. 7:01 no Voting during a pandemic is hard. Voting during a pandemic with a disability, is even harder. Follow the story of Don Natzke, a 69 year old visually imparied Wisconsin resident, and his journey to the voting booth. Part of the Narrow Margin series by Wisconsin Watch staff, reported by Enjoyiana Nururdin on August 6, 2020. Wisconsin, disability, voting, vision Voting during a pandemic is hard. Voting during a pandemic with a disability, is even harder. Follow the story of Don Natzke, a 69 year old visually imparied Wisconsin resident, and his journey to the voting booth.

Part of the Narrow Margin series by Wisconsin Watch staff, reported by Enjoyiana Nururdin on August 6, 2020.

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]]> Voting during a pandemic is hard. Voting during a pandemic with a disability, is even harder. Follow the story of Don Natzke, a 69 year old visually imparied Wisconsin resident, and his journey to the voting booth.

Part of the Narrow Margin series by Wisconsin Watch staff, reported by Enjoyiana Nururdin on August 6, 2020.

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