Here and Now
Can Wisconsin Handle Its Spring Election?
Clip: Season 1800 Episode 1839 | 1m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Some urge a delay of April 7 primary, legislative leaders support decision to go ahead.
Among those seeking a delay, Reverend Gregory Lewis who runs the Souls to the Polls program, which encourages churches in Milwaukee to turn out voters. But so far, Governor Tony Evers has been steadfast in keeping the date while encouraging absentee voting. Wisconsin legislative leaders Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald support the decision to move ahead.
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Here and Now
Can Wisconsin Handle Its Spring Election?
Clip: Season 1800 Episode 1839 | 1m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Among those seeking a delay, Reverend Gregory Lewis who runs the Souls to the Polls program, which encourages churches in Milwaukee to turn out voters. But so far, Governor Tony Evers has been steadfast in keeping the date while encouraging absentee voting. Wisconsin legislative leaders Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald support the decision to move ahead.
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