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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