GREEN BAY, WI – (WGBW & WISS) – The election in November has the attention of the nation. Early in-person voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin. In Green Bay, area Democrats came out to cast their ballots and encourage others to vote early as well.
Candidate for the 30th Senate District, Jamie Wall, said that voting early is the best way to protect your vote against unforeseen circumstances.
“Any registered voter can take advantage of this opportunity. All you need is a photo ID just as you would at the polls. By voting early, you ensure that your vote is cast and it counts, no matter what comes up in your personal life on election day,” said Wall.
Christy Welch is the Brown County Democratic Party Chairperson and is also running for the 88th Assembly District.
“Take advantage of early voting. It ensures that your vote is cast. If there is bad weather, or if something comes up in your personal life and you’re not able to cast your vote on election day, that would be a tragedy!” Welch said.
Plus, Welch said it will keep the lines down. If the lines for early in-person voting are any indication of the voter turnout in November, there will be long lines on Election Day.
Ryan Spaude, a criminal prosecutor and candidate for the 89th Assembly District was also on hand to promote early voting.
“I encourage everybody! Every Wisconsinite to make a plan to vote and to vote early,” said Spaude.
Amaad Rivera-Wagner, who is running for the 90th Assembly District, said voting early guarantees your vote is counted on Election Day.
“That way there aren’t any challenges or issues. From child care to work schedules to last-minute emergencies, we want to make sure that every single person, eligible voter, can cast their ballot,” Rivera-Wagner said.
Any registered voter can participate in early in-person voting. All you need is your photo ID. Check with your local municipality for early in-person voting locations in your city. Or visit CivicMedia.US/Vote for information.
