Summary: United Wisconsin is back with its September update, reflecting on America’s historic ability to come together for big achievements and urging Wisconsinites to take action to heal today’s political divisions. Learn more or get involved at www.unitedwisconsin.org.
- The ABA Task Force for American Democracy has released a major report recommending electoral reforms, including fusion voting, which is already the subject of litigation in Wisconsin, Kansas, and New Jersey.
- United Wisconsin co-chairs Dale Schultz and Dave Mahoney continue pushing fusion voting reform through public events, including a Constitution Day program in Belleville, a Rotary Club luncheon in Madison, and a national academic conference at UW–Madison on November 13.
- Recent media coverage and op-eds emphasize how fusion voting could reduce hyper-partisanship.
- Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to seek re-election adds new dynamics to Wisconsin’s political landscape.
- Historian Heather Cox Richardson praised Wisconsin’s democratic reform efforts, calling it a lesson for the nation.
Summary: United Wisconsin co-chairs Dale Schultz and Dave Mahoney share updates on their growing movement to re-legalize fusion voting in the state. Their efforts are gaining national attention, with a recent Newsweek op-ed by Bill Kristol and Tom Rogers highlighting fusion voting’s potential to reduce polarization and empower moderate voices. The group’s lawsuit aims to restore this once-common practice, giving voters more choice and influence while encouraging political collaboration. Upcoming public events in La Crosse and New Glarus, plus parallel efforts in New Jersey, underscore growing momentum across states. Learn more, get involved, and help spread the word at www.unitedwisconsin.org.
Summary: In their first monthly update, United Wisconsin Co-Chairs Dale Schultz and Dave Mahoney thank supporters and share encouraging momentum behind their push to re-legalize fusion voting in Wisconsin. They report a strong, positive response from voters eager for less divisive politics and more meaningful choices at the ballot box. The team is actively engaging communities, including a keynote at Milwaukee’s Rotary Club, and invites groups across the state to get involved.
Their recent lawsuit has garnered statewide and national attention, with support from civic leaders and nonpartisan organizations. Meanwhile, similar efforts are underway in New Jersey and Kansas, pointing to growing national momentum for fusion voting.
The message is clear: the current two-party system is failing. United Wisconsin is working to flip the switch and shine a light on better solutions for democracy. Learn more or get involved at www.unitedwisconsin.org.