Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area.

The League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area reminds voters to get ready to
vote in the upcoming November 8 General Election. On the ballot this election in
Whitewater and surrounding communities in Walworth and Jefferson counties are
candidates running for US Senate, US House of Representatives, Wisconsin Governor,
Lt Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and State Senate
and Assembly District seats. Many communities and school districts also have important
referendums on the ballot. The League encourages voters to start their candidate
research before they cast their ballot, so they are informed whether they vote by
absentee ballot or on Election Day.

Walworth and Jefferson County voters can access nonpartisan information on
candidates running for federal and state offices and read their local referendums by
using the League’s voter guide on VOTE411.org. Enter your street address, ask to view
your ballot and then link to read candidates’ responses to the League’s questionnaires.
VOTE411 is a one-stop shop for statewide election information and provides simple
tools to help Wisconsin voters navigate the voting process. These include candidate
information, voter registration tools, polling place information and other helpful Election
Day resources. Voting is the best way to make the change you want to see in your
community, and VOTE411 empowers voters to use their voices. Nearly 25.4 million
voters have found the information they needed thanks to VOTE411, many of them
young people and first-time voters.

The League of Women Voters of Whitewater Area is a nonpartisan political organization
that advocates for informed and active participation in government. More information at
lwvwhitewater.org