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RandySF

(74,415 posts)
Wed May 21, 2025, 06:51 PM Wednesday

US Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R) wants to end spring elections in Wisconsin

U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden wants to put an end to Wisconsin’s spring elections — a move that would require an amendment to the state constitution. His suggestion comes after a series of losses by conservatives in spring races.

“Republicans don’t vote, period. … We just don’t vote in spring elections,” Van Orden said.

The Republican congressman called on state lawmakers to make a change to the voting calendar.

“I think they should get rid of that and fold it into a midterm or a four-year cycle,” Van Orden said. “There is exhaustion from the previous election, and it’s just not functional.”





https://www.wpr.org/news/derrick-van-orden-end-spring-elections-wisconsin

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US Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R) wants to end spring elections in Wisconsin (Original Post) RandySF Wednesday OP
Actually that's bullshit. Republicans used to love spring elections. Ellipsis Wednesday #1
Me thinks they're getting very nervous... tazcat Wednesday #2

Ellipsis

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1. Actually that's bullshit. Republicans used to love spring elections.
Wed May 21, 2025, 07:01 PM
Wednesday

He just can't wrap his mind around a more motivated collective that's not republican.

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