Jume 9, 2025
As we head into the summer, the Republican Party of Wisconsin remains focused on advancing critical initiatives—chief among them, the recruitment of Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 election cycles. Our County Parties are actively identifying dedicated individuals like you to serve at the polls and safeguard the integrity of our electoral process!
Election Inspector Update
Election Inspectors—also known as poll workers—are essential to the fair and lawful administration of elections. Key responsibilities include:
✅ Managing and verifying ballots, registration documents, and poll books to ensure accuracy and integrity of voting records.
✅ Upholding election law and promoting public confidence by ensuring elections are conducted with honesty and transparency.
✅ Enforcing voter ID and residency requirements, in accordance with newly ratified constitutional amendments.
✅ Overseeing absentee voting, including ballots at care facilities, nursing homes, and early voting locations.
Election Integrity Workshop Information
To support those interested in becoming Election Inspectors, we invite you to attend one of our Election Integrity Workshops, held weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00pm. See available dates below:
- Tuesday, June 10th at 6pm via Zoom (Register Here)
- Tuesday, June 17th at 6pm via Zoom (Register Here)
- Thursday, June 26th at 6:30pm in Milwaukee(Register Here)
- Additional dates available (HERE)!
These informative sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of the position, including: duties and responsibilities, terms of inspector service, compensation, and key procedures and protocols.
Take The Next Step
Republican election workers are the first line of defense in protecting Wisconsin's elections. By stepping into this role, you are helping to ensure ensure that Republican values, priorities, and voters are defended at every level of the democratic process.
If you’re ready to take action as a Republican election inspector for the 2026-2027 cycle, now is the time to act.
Election Integrity In The News
Trump DOJ Warns WI Elections Regulator To Stop Breaking The Law
The Federalist
Wiscards as valid voter ID? Student voting organization campaigns to make voting more accessible
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin State Legislature- Assembly Bill 460
Clerks worry Wisconsin bill would mean more election disputes end up in court
Wisconsin Watch
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Best,
Jenna Banfield
Wisconsin Election Integrity Director
2026 Elections
President Trump's leadership has proven how much we can accomplish when Conservatives stand together and fight for our country. As we prepare for crucial 2026 elections, we want to thank you for your unwavering support of the Election Integrity Program— and now, the work continues.
Why This Matters
President Trump's victories remind us: when Republicans win, America wins— and together we can drive real improvements in our economy, public safety, health, and freedoms. But it all starts with fair and honest elections. We need your help to ensure every legal vote counts by serving as a Republican-nominated election inspector.
This November, the Republican Party of Wisconsin's County Parties will officially nominate election inspectors to serve through 2027. Republican election inspectors will play a key role at polling locations across the state by:
✅ Managing ballots and official election documents
✅ Ensuring elections are conducted honestly and lawfully
✅ Enforcing Wisconsin's new voter ID amendment
✅ Strengthening voter confidence in our electoral system
How This Role Is Different
You may be asking: How is a partisan election inspector different from a poll observer?
➡️ Republican-nominated inspectors are prioritized over non-partisan applicants
➡️ Republican nominees are scheduled ahead of non-affiliated workers for duties
➡️ Republican nominees can be trained for critical roles like Early In-Person Absentee Voting and Special Voting Deputies serving in nursing homes, care facilities, and at early voting sites
By stepping into this role, you help guarantee strong Republican representation at polling locations and reinforce trust in the electoral process.
Take The Next Step
Republican election workers are the front line of protecting our elections. By becoming an election inspector, you'll ensure Republican values, priorities, and voters are defended at every stage of the democratic process.
If you’re ready to take action as a Republican election inspector in 2026 and 2027, now is the time to act.
Together, we can safeguard Wisconsin's future and continue to prioritize our nation's prosperity and growth— one secure vote at a time!
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Best,
Jenna Banfield
Wisconsin Election Integrity Director
President Trump Endorses Brad Schimel For WI Supreme Court
Election Integrity Update We are only 8 days out from the April 1st election and we need your help to ensure it is conducted with the utmost integrity. This election is crucial to restore balance to the State Supreme Court, revitalize our education system, and ensure that our future elections remain secure by ensuring that only citizens can vote in our elections. Election observers are crucial to our success this spring, as proven last November when we helped put President Trump back in the Whitehouse. During early voting this past week, our observers have been crucial to combating radical students on UW-Madison's campus who attempted to influence voters by electioneering outside of polling places. Because of dedicated observers on the ground we were able to halt these illegal actions immediately, and encourage an investigation to reprimand the campus group leading the actions so that it does not continue to happen in the future. As you can see, your presence at the polls matters immensely and that is why we need your help. Please, sign up to observe on election day and help us address any and all issues that arise that threaten the integrity of our elections. To schedule an observing shift, please respond to this email with your availability. Training Information This is the LAST WEEK of training before the April 1st election. These trainings will review roles and responsibilities of an election observer, as well as discuss election administration. Please join us for one of our upcoming training workshops on: March 25th @ 6pm via Zoom (RSVP) — [Election Observers] March 28th @ 12pm via Zoom (RSVP)— [Election Observers] *Additional training dates can be found on the WisGOP Events Page Election Integrity In The News Trump endorses Schimel in the 2025 race-- PBS Wisconsin Musk will be to thank if Schimel wins, Ron Johnson says-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel What to know about the proposed voter ID amendment on your April 1 ballot -- WXOW Report: Wisconsin voter ID law hasn't had negative impact on voter turnout -- AOL.com Susan Crawford: Bad for Wisconsin -- Republican Party of Wisconsin Reporting Resources Online Reporting Form — Phone: (414) 441-4033— Observer Guide — Jenna Banfield Wisconsin Election Integrity Director PAID FOR BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF WISCONSIN NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. |
March 10 Update
Election Integrity Update
In just 22 days, Wisconsinites will head to the ballot box to vote on a ballot that is extremely consequential for our state's future. Not only must we get Brad Schimel elected to the Supreme Court, but we also need to protect election integrity in our state by ensuring that constitutionally, only legal citizens are entitle to vote in our elections. We need your help to ensure that this spring election is conducted with the utmost integrity, especially in the problematic, left-leaning cities like Milwaukee and Madison. Anyone can help observe in these crucial cities, along with many others statewide. Please join us by becoming a member of the team which is working diligently to ensure that this crucial election remains transparent and secure.
To schedule an observing shift, please respond to this email with your availability.
Training Information
We have only 6 training sessions remaining before April 1st, so now is the time to join us for one of our Election Integrity Workshops and get trained to help protect our election. These trainings will review roles and responsibilities of an election observer, as well as discuss election administration. Please join us for one of our upcoming training workshops on:
March 11th @ 6pm via Zoom (RSVP) — [Election Observers]
March 14th @ 12pm via Zoom (RSVP)— [Early Voting]
*Additional training dates can be found on the WisGOP Events Page
Election Integrity In The News
Crawford, Schimel prepare for face off in only debate on WISN 12
WISN
Exclusive — Scott Presler: WI Supreme Court Race 'Has 2028 Ramifications'
Breitbart
Breaking down the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court election
YouTube
Flabbergasted Wisconsin elections officials to depose Madison workers over uncounted ballots
WBAY
Susan Crawford: Bad for Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Reporting Resources
Online Reporting Form — Phone: (414) 441-4033— Observer Guide
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Jenna Banfield
Wisconsin Election Integrity Director
Voting and Poll Observers
Early voting is in full swing for the February 18th Primary, do not forget to request an absentee ballot or vote early in-person. Our team of observers is out in full swing, and we hope you will consider joining us to help ensure our elections remain secure. We must remain active to ensure that the February 18th and April 1st elections are conducted with transparency and integrity for all Republican candidates on the ballot.
To schedule an observing shift, please respond to this email with your availability and interest!
Our last training of the week is this Friday to address early voting, with two more next to prepare you for observing. Please join us to learn more about these topics on:
- February 7th @ 12 PM via ZOOM (RSVP) [Early Voting]
- February 11th @ 6 PM via ZOOM (RSVP) [Election Observer & Workers]
*Additional training dates can be found on the WisGOP Events Page
Reporting Resources:
Online Reporting Form ---- Phone: (414) 441-4033 ---- In-Person Early Voting Guide
Lastly, a few articles addressing ongoing election related topics:
Republicans raise questions about proposed election observer rules
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Decide Meagan Wolfe non-nomination on Friday
MacIver Institute
Early voting underway for Wisconsin's Feb. 18 primary, plus how to return absentee ballots
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Best,
Jenna Banfield
Wisconsin Election Integrity Director
Early Voting Begins Next Week
Patriot, With just 6 days remaining until early voting begins for the February 18th primary election, my team is maintaining its momentum. In 2024, we witnessed firsthand the critical role that election observers play in safeguarding the integrity of our elections. Our movement is truly grassroots, and you play an essential part in this effort. To protect the integrity of Wisconsin's elections, we must continue working proactively to uphold election security. We need your support in this mission by signing up as an election observer. By doing so, you can directly contribute to ensuring that our elections are conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. Please consider joining us -- it only takes one shift to help preserve the integrity of our elections, and your participation makes a significant impact. Respond to this email to get scheduled! We have our last training of the week on Friday to discuss early voting and special voting deputies, with two more next week. Please join us to learn more about these topics on:
*Additional training dates can be found on the WisGOP Events Page Finally, a few articles relating to election deadlines in Wisconsin: Sturgeon Bay mayoral candidate ends up short on nomination signatures, files complaint with WEC News - Door County Daily News Voter registration deadlines for the upcoming Spring primary election WTMJ Believe it or not, early and absentee voting starts soon for Wisconsin's Feb. 18 primary election Milwaukee Journal Sentinel *NOTE:We will be sharing with all observers the hotline and observing guides via email, please keep an eye on your inbox for this information! --- Best, Jenna Banfield Wisconsin Election Integrity Director |
February 18 Primary
January 27, 2025
Following a successful first week in office, President Trump has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to restoring America's prosperity and security. In 2024, our Election Integrity Program was one of the most effective nationwide, and we are determined to continue building on this success. Like President Trump, we hope to maintain transparency and security in Wisconsin's elections.
With early voting for the February 18th Primary just 9 days away, we need observers on the ground to ensure our electoral process remains fair and free. As we approach critical ballot issues in April it is imperative that we work proactively to promote election integrity across the state.
If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please reply to this email to schedule your participation if you have not already done so!
This week we have two trainings to prepare you for upcoming early voting and election day assignments. Please join us to learn more about these topics on:
- January 28th @ 6 PM via ZOOM (RSVP) [Election Observer & Workers]
- January 31st @ 12 PM via ZOOM (RSVP) [Early Voting & Special Voting Deputies]
*Additional training dates can be found on the WisGOP Events Page
Finally, a few articles Wisconsin's upcoming ballot question:
Is Vos right that 80 percent of Wisconsin voters support photo ID law?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rep. Kreibich column: Voting in favor of voter photo ID
Pierce County Journal
NOTE: If you are interested in running for local office please consider joining WisGOP's Farm Team Initiative-- INFO HERE
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Best,
Jenna Banfield
Wisconsin Election Integrity Director
Wisconsin Election Integrity - An Ongoing Effort
Hello Patriot,
I hope you are having a wonderful day. [Last night], the Wisconsin Election Integrity had [its] first training session at 6:00pm. Join us, learn about what happens on November 5th and learn how you can make a difference this Spring. You can RSVP here:
We need eyes on the process to ensure our elections in February and April are safe, secure, and transparent. Please consider joining us and signing up for an observer shift!
The Wisconsin Election Integrity Team will have a new leader going into the new year, her name is Jenna Banfield and she was absolutely instrumental in our Election Integrity Operation this year. I am very excited for her to carry the torch and continue this fight! Join her this spring to restore common sense to the Supreme Court. You can contact Jenna if you would like to observe or have any questions at [email protected].
Here are some relevant news articles from the week!
Wisconsin GOP sues for clarity on date for casting Electoral College votes
Votebeat
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
MSN
Election integrity gets a historic mandate
Washington Times
Thank you all for your continued support of Election Integrity efforts in Wisconsin and we need to keep the fight going!
Best,
Mike Hoffman
Wisconsin Election Integrity Team
Thank YOU!
Letter from Mike Hoffman, Republican Party Election Integrity Team
Fellow Conservative,
I wanted to reach out just before the thanksgiving holiday and say how thankful the Republican Party Election Integrity Team is for each and every one of you. Whether you worked the polls or watched the polls, you made a significant contribution for a safe, secure, and transparent election.
On November 5th, the War Room got over 1,100 reports and over 250 more during Early Voting. The primary issue we heard related to observer access, we had reports of observer access issues coming from Hudson, Green Bay, Racine, and Milwaukee. The most pressing issue came from Milwaukee Central Count, where they delayed the start of processing and literally had to recount 30,000 ballots at around 4:00pm. We brought Senator Johnson and Chairman Schimming to Central Count where they were able to see how the City of Milwaukee was not prepared and did not have the staff to count these in a timely manner. After their visit, an email was sent to all city employees asking if they could come in and help finish the job.
We want to thank Eric Hovde for running for the United States Senate. He fought radical leftist Tammy Baldwin tooth and nail. He brought attention to critical issues that impact us right here at home like the crisis at the border and the reckless spending habits of Senator Baldwin and the Biden Administration. He actively supported election integrity efforts this year and will continue to be an advocate to improve our system of election administration.
WisGOP Chairman Schimming said, "Thank you Eric Hovde for running a hard-fought and honorable campaign against an entrenched career politician. Eric's campaign was focused on ideas not personal attacks which resulted in the second most votes in Wisconsin Republican history. We have a stronger party as a result of Eric's work."
Here are some relevant election integrity news articles!
Follow the Law: A resounding victory for America: Honoring those who guarded the integrity ...
WisPolitics
Eric Hovde Concedes Wisconsin Senate Race to Tammy Baldwin
WISN
Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your commitment for a safe, secure, and transparent election. We are 134 days away until we send a Republican to the State Supreme Court to take back the majority. Stay in this fight.
Best,
Mike Hoffman
Election Integrity Trainings
For information on how and where you can participate on the Election Integrity Team:
Wisconsin Election Integrity | PROTECT THE VOTE
For Election Integrity Workshops:
Events - Republican Party of Wisconsin (wisgop.org)
Virtual Trainings Through April 2025
Every Tuesday, 6 pm, RSVP HERE
Every Friday, 12 pm, RSVP HERE