Wisconsin Guide 2024
We all deserve the freedom to make our own decisions about our bodies, lives, and futures without barriers or political interference. In 2024, we know that freedom is at stake – for our reproductive health care and bodily autonomy, for building safe and inclusive schools, for protecting our democracy, and for investing in a real care economy, where all of us can thrive.
But the Wisconsin that Republicans want to create is one we must fight against at the ballot box. Our votes are not only for candidates, but for freedom to access health care, schools that teach honest curricula and protect students’ right to be themselves, the ability to care for our loved ones, an open and fair democracy, unbiased and diverse federal courts, and an economy that uplifts women and people of color, and makes sure millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share.
Republicans have shared their dangerous and extreme Project 2025 playbook for America, which includes an unprecedented slate of policies that would abolish fundamental rights for Wisconsinites and Americans across the country – particularly hurting hardworking families and seniors to benefit the rich and corporations. Candidates who support Project 2025 would monitor pregnancies to potentially criminally charge people experiencing miscarriages, abolish overtime pay requirements for hourly workers, and roll back health insurance protections for pre-existing conditions. And that’s just the beginning.
Wisconsinites have a huge opportunity to elect candidates that support a more just and equal vision for our state. Voters like you can choose leaders that will establish paid leave, improve access to quality and affordable child care, and protect abortion rights.
There’s a lot of work to do, and we need to elect the leaders who will do it. If we show up and speak out, this election could be a gateway to expanded child care, better elections, and greater economic security.
There is more at stake this election than who will be President. Candidates up and down the ballot have committed to creating a Wisconsin more aligned with and committed to gender equity, where all of us and all our communities can thrive. Now it’s up to us to use our votes to support that vision.
Policies to support
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Reintroduce and pass Senate Bill 1064 to expand eligibility for paid family and medical leave and extend the time available to 14 weeks.
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Reintroduce and pass Assembly Bill 1196 from 2023, which would study child care in the state with the goal of creating a universal child care program in Wisconsin.
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Pass a ballot initiative in the State Legislature in both 2025 and 2026 (a requirement for ballot initiatives) that would guarantee the right to abortion for everyone in Wisconsin in the state constitution.
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Raise the minimum wage to $17 per hour.
Questions to ask candidates
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Do you support passing paid family and medical leave legislation in Wisconsin?
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What are your plans for improving equitable economic opportunities for women and families? Can you commit to prioritizing an accessible and affordable care economy?
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Will you work to pass a ballot initiative in 2026 to enshrine the right to abortion in our state constitution?
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Will you commit to honoring the results of the 2024 election?
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