Writing Postcards: one way we can make a difference in this race.
If you want to write postcards, or if you have an Indivisible or other group that writes postcards, please send an email toWaterGirl at balloon-juice.com and I’ll get you set up with addresses to write.
First things you need to know:
You can start writing any time.
First date to MAIL the postcards is March 10.
3 different postcard campaigns available for the WI spring elections
Important Dates
LAST DATE TO MAIL POSTCARDS IS TUESDAY, 3/27
Election date is April 4.
First date to mail postcards is March 10.
Early voting starts March 21.
Last date to mail will be in March, with more details to come. (likely 3/25 or 3/28)
If you want to write with a group:
Balloon Juice has postcard writing posts on Tuesday and Saturday evenings starting at 7:45 pm Eastern time.
3 Postcard Campaigns
Wisconsin Supreme Court. African Americans who vote Democratic 80-100% of the time. Writing in English.
Wisconsin Supreme Court. Latinos who vote Democratic 80-100% of the time. Writing in Spanish.
Wisconsin Senate race (SD-8). Latino and African Americans who vote Democratic 80-100% of the time COMPLETED!
Wisconsin Supreme Court – African American addresses
Addressing Postcards
Esteemed Voter or Valued Voter
123 Any Street
AnyTown, AnyState
KEY POINTS
Must include:
Vote for Judge Janet Protasiewicz.
Early voting starts March 21 for the April 4 election.
Include one or both of these:
The WI Supreme Court decides life-changing cases, but in this election, you decide who sits on the Court.
Judge Janet will protect your constitutional right to vote.
Judge Janet will protect the rights of every Wisconsinite because justice matters for everyone.
Optional:
Visit my vote.wi.gov to find where and when to vote.
SOME SHORT SCRIPTS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE
Please elect Judge Janet P. to the WI Supreme Court on April 4. There’s so much at stake, but your’e not alone in this important election. Vote to return fairness, common sense, and the rule of law to the court. my vote.wi.gov
or
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decides cases that can change your life, but in this election you decide who sits on the Court. Justice matters for everyone, and Judge Janet P. will stand for justice for people like us. Please vote on or before April 4. my vote.wi.gov
or
Please elect Judge Janet P. to the WI Supreme Court on April 4. There’s so much at stake, but your’e not alone in this important election. Vote to return fairness, common sense, and the rule of law to the court. my vote.wi.gov
or
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decides life-changing cases. On April 4, you decide who sits on the Court. Judge Janet Protasiewicz stands for justice for all. Early voting starts March 21. Please make a plan to vote on or before April 4. Justice matters for everyone. my vote.wi.gov
* IF YOU ARE WRITING SD-8 ADDRESSES FOR THE SUPREME COURT RACE BE SURE TO ADD THIS LINE:
Vote for Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin for Wisconsin State Senate, too!
Wisconsin Supreme Court – Latino addresses (writing in Spanish)
SCRIPT FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE POSTCARDS (written and translated by Voces de la Frontera)
Addressing Postcards
Spanish
La Corte Suprema de Wisconsin decide casos que pueden cambiar su vida, pero en esta elección usted decide quién se sienta en la Corte. La justicia es importante para todos, y la jueza Janet Protasiewicz defenderá la justicia para personas como nosotros. Por favor, vote por ella el 4 de Abril o antes.
For greeting or salutations in Spanish, “esteemed voter” would be “votante estimado” — “esteemed voters” (plural) would be “votantes estimados”
English translation:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decides cases that can change your life, but in this election you decide who sits on the Court. Justice matters for everyone, and Judge Janet Protasiewicz will stand for justice for people like us. Please vote on or before April 4.
Wisconsin Senate race (SD-8) – THIS POSTCARD CAMPAIGN IS COMPLETE
*Addressing Postcards
Esteemed Voter or Valued Voter
123 Any Street
AnyTown, AnyState
*some parts of Wisconsin have unusual addresses, so if you see an address that looks odd, don’t be concerned: eg N123W3456 Main St.
KEY POINTS
Must include:
Support Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin for Wisconsin State Senate.
Election day is April 4, and early voting starts March 21.
Include one or both of these:
She is a coalition builder and community advocate.
Privacy matters, and Jodi stands against political interference in personal decisions.
Optional:
Visit my vote.wi.gov to find where and when to vote.
Campaign Websites
*addresses are from Voces de la Frontera in Wisconsin.