Be prepared for the spring election: April 2 Wisconsin Ballot Referendums

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There will be two very important constitutional referendums appearing on the Wisconsin April 2 ballot. Both are election related.
Question 1 - Prohibits any level of government in the state from applying or accepting non-governmental funds or equipment for election administration.
A “yes” vote supports this amendment to prohibit any level of government in the state from applying or accepting non-governmental funds or equipment for election administration.
Question 1 would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to add a section to Article III to prohibit any level of government in the state from applying or accepting non-governmental funds or equipment for election administration.
Question 2 - Provides that only election officials designated by law may administer elections. A “yes” vote supports this amendment to provide that only election officials designated by law may administer elections.
Question 2 would add a new section to Article III of the state constitution that states that no one other than an election official authorized by law may help conduct any election in the state.