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Wisconsin constitutional amendment referendums

Overview

Wisconsin voters are set to decide on several Republican-led constitutional amendments during the November 3 election. The proposals include restricting the governor’s partial veto power regarding taxes and fees, and preventing state or local governments from closing places of worship during declared states of emergency.

A central issue involves a proposed ban on affirmative action. This amendment would prohibit state and local governments, including public educational institutions, from providing preferential treatment or discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in government jobs, contracts, or education.

While supporters, such as the Wisconsin Conservative Coalition, argue the measure would “eliminate racial biases and hiring quotas to level the playing field,” critics like the League of Women Voters Wisconsin have expressed concern that the broad language could negatively impact scholarships, admissions, and student clubs.

Entities

Wisconsin · League of Women Voters Wisconsin · Wisconsin Conservative Coalition · North Carolina · Tony Evers

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Wisconsin and North Carolina voters to decide constitutional amendments

    Voters in Wisconsin and North Carolina will decide on various constitutional amendments this November, covering topics such as income tax caps, voter ID, and prohibitions on preferential treatment in public de-

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Wisconsin voters to decide on three constitutional amendments

    Wisconsin voters face three constitutional amendments this November regarding the governor's partial veto power, protections for religious gatherings during emergencies, and a ban on affirmative action.

Sources

fox6now.com · milwaukeenns.org · qnotescarolinas.com · tryondailybulletin.com · wdio.com · wfuogb.com