League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Be an April 7 Election Observer
Help ensure a fair election!
Posted January 15, 2026
Background & Context
Volunteer election observers help ensure we have a fair election by watching for signs of voter disenfranchisement and intimidation, and by monitoring the way Wisconsin’s election laws and procedures are being applied. Even if you only have a couple of hours on Election Day, you can still make a difference!
Immediate Problem
LWVWI is recruiting volunteers from across the state to serve as election observers for the April 7th election.
Work & Deliverables
For the 2026 elections we are focusing the Election Observation Program in the following areas:
-- to be sure there is no disenfranchisement
-- to monitor the voter experience - including registration and showing ID
-- to monitor the absentee ballot counting process
-- to track any problems that can be fixed for future elections
You'll need to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours on Election Day. Election observers will also need a cell phone to use while volunteering and have their own transportation to and from their assigned polling location. There are also opportunities to be a "roving" observer and observe at multiple polling sites. Rovers need to be available to volunteer for at least 4 hours on Election Day.
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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Since 1920, The League of Women Voters has fought to improve our government. We are a peoples' organization that works to engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. We operate at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues, in all 50 states as well in DC and the Virgin Islands. We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political. We were formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women. Therefore, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remains to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government. We engage in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans. The League is the original grassroots citizen network. We are directed by the consensus of its members and mobilized whenever necessary. Over time, the League's legislative priorities have changed to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. Yet the organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. Our mission is to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy.
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Since 1920, The League of Women Voters has fought to improve our government. We are a peoples' organization that works to engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. We operate at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues, in all 50 states as well in DC and the Virgin Islands. We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political. We were formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women. Therefore, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remains to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government. We engage in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans. The League is the original grassroots citizen network. We are directed by the consensus of its members and mobilized whenever necessary. Over time, the League's legislative priorities have changed to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. Yet the organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. Our mission is to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy.