Northwoods Reporter

State Senator Romaine Robert Quinn has announced that on April 2, voters in Wisconsin will have the opportunity to decide on a constitutional amendment regarding the use of private funds in elections. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit the use of private donations and grants in connection with the conduct of primaries, elections, or referendums.

Senator Quinn provided details on the exact questions that will appear on the April ballot, stating, "Shall section 7 (1) of article III of the constitution be created to provide that private donations and grants may not be applied for, accepted, expended, or used in connection with the conduct of any primary, election, or referendum?" and "Shall section 7 (2) of article III of the constitution be created to provide that only election officials designated by law may perform tasks in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums?"

The senator emphasized the importance of these questions, highlighting concerns over the influence of out-of-state private funds in Wisconsin elections. He explained that the proposed measures aim to ensure a fair and transparent election process for all communities, regardless of size or political affiliation.

If approved, Wisconsin would join 27 other states in banning the use of private grants for election administration. Senator Quinn expressed his desire for voters to feel confident in the security and fairness of the state's elections, stating, "It’s now up to you - the voters - to choose whether to add these amendments to our state constitution and make clear how you want Wisconsin’s election systems to be run."

To provide more information about the upcoming elections, Senator Quinn directed voters to visit https://myvote.wi.gov for details on voter registration, polling places, ballot information, and absentee ballot requests.

Senator Romaine Robert Quinn represents the 25th Senate District in Wisconsin, which includes several counties in the state.