Elections
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Trump a CEO’s dream, worker’s nightmare, labor leaders warn at DNC
The heads of six unions spoke on the first night of the Democratic National Convention to list the many ways the Biden-Harris team has had workers’ backs and how Trump has been hostile to workers’ rights and prosperity.
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VIDEO: Why Did So Many People Want To Be At The Harris-Wall Rally in Eau Claire?
From proud “childless cat ladies” to people who “just had to be there,” the 12,000 attendees to this week’s Harris-Walz rally in Eau Claire represented a wide spectrum of Wisconsin voters—and some from other states, too. We talked to people who were visiting friends in Wisconsin and jumped at the chance to be at the…
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Here’s what to know about how we’re covering the 2024 elections
In our efforts to be a local news source you can trust, we wanted to share a little bit about how we’re thinking about our elections coverage this year—and every year, really.
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How to get involved with ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts in Wisconsin
There are many ways to get out the vote through volunteer efforts – here are just a few opportunities for reaching your local voter base before Election Day.
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VIDEO: The Childless Cat Lady has something to say to JD Vance
What do “childless cat ladies” have to say about remarks made by Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance? 🐱 It turns out, a lot. Rhonda Carrell of Wisconsin Rapids, says she wanted to have kids, but wasn’t able. She says she’s not miserable, or making the country miserable, and in fact, she’s contributed a lot to…
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VIDEO: What’s important to this 25-year-old Wisconsin educator
Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is now a teacher in the Eau Claire Area School District.👩🏼🏫 She was enthusiastic about the Harris-Walz ticket at the rally held at the Eau Claire Event District. @upnorthnews Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and…
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VIDEO: If I can’t get to the polls on Election Day, how do I vote?
Can’t make it to the polls on election day? In Wisconsin, voters cast their ballots in 1️⃣ of 3️⃣ ways: 1. Absentee by mail 2. In-person absentee (early voting) at designated site, starting two weeks before Election Day 3. At your polling place on Election Day The Wisconsin Election Commission’s Carrie Riepl explains WHY you…
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VIDEO: What does a Kamala Harris candidacy mean to you?
“It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all over the country are at UW-Eau Claire this week for a leadership training conference. During a break, there was buzz about the Kamala Harris campaign launch. @upnorthnews “It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all…
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VIDEO: Why this Gen-Z’er urges turning TikTok and memes into voting
41 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote this year, joining a fairly politically active generation. One 23-year-old from Black River Falls urges her peers to turn the TikTok videos and memes into votes. @upnorthnews 41 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote this year, joining a fairly politically…
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VIDEO: Here’s what inspires this 18-year-old first-time voter
Young adults just freshly eighteen, who will vote in their first election this year wanted to hear the message that Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave in Eau Claire. 🗳️ Lander Lever came from Ellsworth and was pretty excited to be at the rally. @upnorthnews Young adults just freshly…
