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Beyond The Ballot

Stories from across Wisconsin

This election season, Wisconsin Public Radio is going “Beyond The Ballot.” We’re finding out what people really care about and we’re meeting them where they are — out in the community. Your voices will inform our election coverage this year.

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A Look Back At Beyond The Ballot

Between February and November, WPR interviewed more than 500 people to find out what mattered most during this election season.

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Belén Chávez

November 02, 2018

Madison resident Belén Chávez isn't a United States citizen, so she won't be voting on Tuesday. Still, there are issues that she cares about deeply, including...

'Being Legal In This Country Is Hard'

Madison

person sleeping outside

Resources Spread Thin In Large Area Of The State

November 01, 2018

Some voters are concerned about whether enough is being done to address homelessness in Superior. Those who work to help the homeless in northern Wisconsin say...

Homelessness In Northern Wisconsin An Issue For Voters, Challenge For Advocates

Superior

Chad Olson

October 30, 2018

This election season, Chad Olson of Eau Claire is worried civil liberties in the United States are being eroded.

'I Used To Love The Democrats'

Eau Claire

tax professional holds tax forms

Voters Say Tax Cuts Are Helpful, But Point To Other Issues As More Important In Midterm Elections

October 30, 2018

When WPR reporters asked voters across the state about something the government has done to help or hurt them, taxes were prominent in their responses.

Walker, Evers Both Promise Tax Cuts, But Are Voters Still Interested?

Wisconsin

Act 10 protestors

The Law That Ended Union Rights For Most Public Workers Still Provokes Strong Feelings

October 25, 2018

Years after its passage, Gov. Scott Walker's law that eliminated union rights for most public workers still provokes strong feelings from voters.

Years Later, Wisconsin Voters Remember Act 10

Wisconsin

interstate

People All Over State Worry About Transportation Infrastructure

October 22, 2018

Wisconsin has about 12,000 miles of state highways, and about another 100,000 miles of local roads. As voters head to the polls this fall, the quality of this...

For Some Wisconsin Voters, Road Quality Is A Major Concern

Wisconsin

Pam Kleiss

October 15, 2018

Pam Kleiss and her partner spent a majority of their lives together as a couple unmarried because they were legally unable to do so.

'We Couldn’t Get Married And Prove That We Were That Couple'

Madison

news conference about Medicare for All

But Republicans Cite Cost, Increased Government Role As Drawbacks

October 12, 2018

The current Medicare program is so popular, attempts to change it have been described as the "third rail" of politics. In other words, it’s so contentious and...

Medicare For All Gains Momentum As Major Democratic Election Issue

Wisconsin

Adrianne King

October 10, 2018

For Wauwatosa's Adrianne King, one issue stands out as the most important this election season: health care

'We Have The Ability To Take Better Care Of Our People'

Wauwatosa

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