GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV) 2024
In 2020 Common Ground organized 727 volunteers to help over 17,817 people vote in the Greater Milwaukee area. In 2024 Wisconsin and Milwaukee will again play an out-sized role in shaping our nation's future.
In 2020 Biden won Wisconsin by less than 21,000 votes, and in 2016 Trump won Wisconsin by 22,000 votes. The percentage of adults voting in the city of Milwaukee in recent Presidential elections peaked in 2012 and has fallen since. We do not want the outcome of November 2024 election to be determined by non-voters. We want to get as many voters to the polls as we can.
Voting is a fundamental right in our democracy. Many generations have fought to expand and protect voting rights. Yet, many people are still disenfranchised through legal barriers, discrimination, intimidation, and unreasonable voting requirements. Economic challenges further complicate voting.
Be a part of our nonpartisan campaign to help 30,000 people vote in the November 5, 2024 General Election!
Opportunities to Participate
There are many ways you can participate in the campaign!
Canvassing at public housing properties and scattered sites
GOTV Steering Team Meetings
Zoom Parties for Calling People You Know
GOTV admin tasks such as assembling clipboards, checking in volunteers at canvassing sites, etc.
Election Day Activities: Poll Protection, Vote Tripling, "Sweeping"
And more!
GOTV 2024 Resources
General Resources:
MyVoteWI - Find out your voter registration status, register online, request an absentee ballot, see a sample ballot, find your polling location and more.
City of Milwaukee Election Commission - Find links to voter resources specific to the City of Milwaukee.
For our member organizations, check out our GOTV Toolkit
Handout for Voters:
Voting Information for Special Groups:
College Students:
Unhoused:
Disabled:
Important Deadlines:
September 19 - Absentee Ballots are Mailed
October 16 - End of Online Voter Registration
October 22 - Early Voting Starts
October 26 - Last Day to Safely Mail in Absentee Ballots
Photo IDs:
An acceptable photo ID is needed to vote in Wisconsin. Learn more:
WI Photo ID Guidelines: bringit.wi.gov
Proof of Residence:
Acceptable Proof of Residence - Examples & Documentation Required
Need to update your address with the DMV so you can register to vote?
Go to tinyurl.com/addressDMV
Or search “wi dmv address change”
Scroll down and click “START NOW”.
Accessible Voting
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is a non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the entire electoral process of voters with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places.
Candidates and Referenda on your Ballot
Visit www.vote411.org to learn about candidates and referenda questions on your ballot.