Voting Rights
In what year did women gain the right to vote in the United States?
What is 1920?
In 2024, which two political parties are expected to be the major contenders in the U.S. presidential election?
What are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party?
When is Election Day?
What is Tuesday, November 5, 2024?
Where on the UW-Eau Claire campus can students go to cast their ballots on Election Day?
What is Davies Center?
What website can students in Wisconsin use to register to vote, check their registration status, and request absentee ballots?
What is MyVote Wisconsin?
Which constitutional amendment prohibited racial discrimination in voting?
What is the 15th Amendment?
Which major U.S. city hosted the 2024 Republican National Convention?
What is Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
What should you bring with you to your polling location on Election Day?
What is an acceptable ID and proof of residence on campus?
Which U.S. congressional district represents Eau Claire, where UW-Eau Claire is located?
What is Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District?
What document can students use to verify their address for voter registration if they live in on-campus housing?
What is a dormitory or housing assignment letter? (28 days at residence)
Wisconsin is one of the few states that allows same-day voter registration. What does this mean?
What is the ability to register to vote on Election Day at your polling place?
Wisconsin will be a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election. How many electoral votes does Wisconsin have?
What is 10?
What should you do if you make a mistake on your ballot?
What is asking for a new ballot?
In 2024, UW-Eau Claire students are eligible to vote for their U.S. congressional representative. Who is the incumbent representing Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District?
Who is Derrick Van Orden?
If students don’t have a Wisconsin driver’s license, what other form of ID can they use to vote at their polling place in Wisconsin?
What is a passport, military ID, or UW-Eau Claire student ID (with a signature)?
What historic 1983 Wisconsin Supreme Court case ruled that people who are homeless can register and vote using a nontraditional address?
What is Davis v. Grover?
What term describes the process of redrawing congressional districts every 10 years to reflect population changes?
What is redistricting?
What is a ballot that you can fill out if your voting eligibility/status is in question?
What is a provisional Ballot?
In which Eau Claire neighborhood, popular with UW-Eau Claire students, are high voter turnout rates often seen?
What is the Third Ward?
How can students living off-campus prove their residence for voter registration purposes?
What is a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement?
What hotline is available if you encounter voting issues?
What is the Election Protection Hotline? (1-866-OUR-VOTE) (1-866-687-8683)
What is the name of the process that allows citizens to propose or repeal legislation by placing it on the ballot for a vote in a federal election, though it is only available in some states?
What is a referendum or ballot initiative?
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot in Wisconsin before Election Day for students who won’t be able to vote in person?
What is 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day? (OCTOBER 31st @ 5 PM)
In the 2024 election, students at UW-Eau Claire might be voting for referendums in addition to federal races. What is one common referendum topic that directly impacts university students in Eau Claire?
What is school funding or public transportation expansion?
You can have assistance (disabilities or language barriers) from a person of YOUR choice except? (TWO ANSWERS)
What is an employer and/or Union Representative?