In Wisconsin, early voting has officially begun, with both Democrats and Republicans urging voters to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosted a rally in Madison, while Republicans held events in support of Donald Trump.
The state of Wisconsin is considered a battleground state, as it was decided by a narrow margin in the 2020 election. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both expecting another close race in Wisconsin, prompting them to encourage early voting.
Voters in Wisconsin lined up at various locations on Tuesday to cast their ballots early. This includes both liberal and conservative areas of the state, showing the importance of every vote in deciding the outcome of the election.
Despite Trump’s past criticism of voting by mail, he and his supporters are now embracing all forms of voting, including early in-person voting. The Wisconsin Republican Party is emphasizing the importance of early voting, with Chairman Brian Schimming advocating for the use of absentee ballot drop boxes.
Republican officeholders and candidates, including U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, have also encouraged early voting. They highlight the unpredictability of Election Day, urging voters to take advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballots early.
Obama and Walz held a rally in Madison to promote early voting, while Harris has been focusing on key states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Both parties are actively engaging in events to encourage early voting, recognizing the significance of every vote in these battleground states.
Early voting in Wisconsin is available until November 3, with multiple options for voters to cast their ballots. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail, in person, or at designated drop boxes. All absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
As of Monday, over 360,000 absentee ballots had already been returned in Wisconsin, indicating a strong turnout for early voting. With the support of both parties and various advocacy groups, Wisconsin voters are encouraged to participate in the democratic process by casting their ballots early.
