We flipped the Wisconsin legislature. We flipped the House and Senate. Together we did more than just ride the blue wave that is awash across our state, and country; we helped build it. Unlike the power of a wave fueled by Mother Nature, this transformational moment was powered by the collective “you” working in community.
Thanks to everyone who did a little extra to make this election a success!
Many thanks to our volunteers, members and friends who…
…talked to voters at the doors
…asked good questions and offered suggestions
…texted and called voters in rural areas
…hosted or attended gatherings
…organized behind the scenes
…donated hard-earned dollars to the effort
…made soup, baked desserts and donated food
…shared voices and artistic talents to bring joy as we gathered in activism
…put up signs in yards and along busy highways; and painted some too
…waved signs in downtowns across the county at No Kings events
…attended monthly meetings and shared ideas to guide our work
…lent emotional support to busy leaders and candidates
…followed us on social media, and liked and commented on our posts
…staffed our offices so people could pick up signs, or connect in conversation
…texted friends and family to see if they had a voting plan
…took photos and shared them on social media, helping us spread the word
…and so…many…things you need to run elections
You are all HEROES!
Thanks, also, to the various community partners, including non-partisan groups, we work with across the county, including: union groups, education and climate advocates, Indivisible groups, Social Justice Watertown, Cambridge Action, Moms Demand, and neighboring county parties…to name just a few.
Deepest gratitude to all of the candidates who worked so hard and ran amazing races in Jefferson County and statewide.
Special thanks to our Assembly and Senate candidates,Terri Wenkman, Sasha Ripley, Mike Van Someren; and candidate for the 5th Congressional District Andy Beck. Your hard work listening to voters, building community, and inspiring volunteers will continue to impact our communities beyond elections.
Congratulations to Joan Fitzgerald, Brienne Brown and Mark Spreitzer. We look forward to supporting you in your leadership roles.
- We elected David Crowley as Governor.
- We re-elected Josh Kaul to continue his leadership as Attorney General.
- Statewide, we elected our candidates up and down the ballot.
Also, we acknowledge and thank the many people who served as leaders and volunteers before us, putting in incredible amounts of time in previous election cycles.
Our work is truly just beginning.
You showed up and brought hope along with sweat, tears and joy, again and again, through every action you took.
We can’t wait to see you in person, and work with you to build the next steps to a brighter future.
Onward…
