Ellie here. We’re less than a week away from Election Day. Are you ready to vote?

Last week, I asked about your voting priorities in this year’s midterm election, and here’s what I heard:

“I also believe other issues many voters are focused on at this time are the honesty, legality, and morality of those in office or campaigning to be in office. Fraudulent actions, dishonesty and self-advancement rather than caring for citizens have become so pervasive it’s maddening!” — Arla P.

“We need to make sure our citizens who have disabilities have access to health care and long term care funding.” — Lori N.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts! 

Along with the issues mentioned by our readers, a large one that voters are focused on is affordablility. According to a Sept. 30 Marquette Law School poll, 45% of voters believe inflation and the cost of living to be the most important issue in this year’s election.

Are there any other issues you’re prioritizing during this year’s midterm elections? Let me know!

Several states, including Wisconsin, have been investigating Character.AI following a wave of lawsuits alleging its chatbots fostered emotionally and sexually exploitative relationships with users under the age of 18. (Towfiqu Barbhuiya/Pexels)

🎤 Former Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley. She appeared alongside Crowley at an event in Milwaukee earlier this week. (News 8 Now)

☑️ Early in-person voting is underway and will be open until Nov. 1. As of Oct. 27, about 14% of Wisconsin’s registered voters have already cast their ballot. (NBC)

🗳 Election Day is less than a week away, and we’ve got answers to all your questions. Check out our special edition voter guide!

General Election

Deadline to request an absentee ballot-regular: 1 day (Oct. 29)

Election Day: 6 days (Nov. 3)*

*You can register to vote at your polling place

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from Lucas Henkel. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

UpNorthNews is free for everyone. Your support makes that possible.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOTING, REGISTERING TO VOTE, OR PROOF OF VOTING IS NOT REQUIRED. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 18+. Entry Period: 12:00 a.m. ET 10/19/26 – 11:59 p.m. ET 10/23/26. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules. Sponsor: Courier Newsroom, Inc.