Shauntay-Honey Nelson

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[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

I am excited to share my appointment to the WI Ethics Commission!!!

The official appointment will be effective June 1, 2021.

This is an encouragement to women everywhere; particularly Black women...

Your passion, voice, and consistency, are all tied to purpose.

#leadership

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

#Forward

[Scott Bauer @sbauerAP]

BREAKING:

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official, who has been targeted for removal by Republican lawmakers over the 2020 presidential election, can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

@compujeramey The way security is set up…it is possible that locals have made a decision to allow the attendees of the RNC to simply “have” downtown MKE this week. They should be the ones spending money anyway. It’s too inconvenient to fight through traffic…

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

This is Democracy!!!

[Scott Bauer @sbauerAP]

A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state's top elections official is legally holding her position and that the commission that appoints her is under no obligation to name a new leader, handing yet another defeat to Republicans who have tried to oust her.

https://t.co/CDxIcj0oBu

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

This is DEMOCRACY!!!!

[Scott Bauer @sbauerAP]

A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state's top elections official is legally holding her position and that the commission that appoints her is under no obligation to name a new leader, handing yet another defeat to Republicans who have tried to oust her.

https://t.co/CDxIcj0oBu

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Why CBCF’s annual legislative conference is important. https://t.co/UmYWIgMGmV

[Souls to the Polls WI @polls_souls]

There are two ways to vote early: in-person + by mail.
1) In-person early voting continues this week! Make a plan to vote & call 414-742-1060 if you need a ride to the polls in MKE
2) Voting by mail? The USPS recommends mailing your ballot back by tomorrow, 1 week before ED. 🗳️

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Need a ride to the polls today…? Contact Souls to the Polls.

[Jeramey Jannene @compujeramey]

Need a ride to your polling place? Souls to the Polls is here to help. https://t.co/sJ1kLBnXNU

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

I am an early voter!!! Have you made your voting plan? Early voting has begun in WI.

#vote

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

It has proven time and time again that the election in WI was legitimate and accurate.

In fact, it also proved that we must continue to work towards increasing access to the ballot so the voices of ALL Wisconsinites can be heard.

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Today, I applaud @GovEvers for vetoing the anti-voter bills that the @wisgop-controlled state legislature fast-tracked to his desk.

https://t.co/FbtDRob5nt

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

By taking this action, he proved that he backs the freedom to vote and isn't falling for the sham election review talk that is fueling these bills.

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Justice Jackson Will Be A Justice For All https://t.co/z6qMdumsfl via @civilrightsorg

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Thankful that the @WI_Elections staff are committed to finding ways to educate voters!

[Wisconsin Conservation Voices @WisConVoices]

BIG thank you to the @WI_Elections staff for their public education on voting as part of their upcoming statewide elections education campaign!

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

We stand with voters. It is our intention @VotingIsLocal to ensure that we minimize confusion and eradicate barriers to the ballot box. Limiting drop boxes does the exact opposite of what we work so hard to achieve. Legislators need to uphold the use of drop boxes in WI.

[All Voting is Local @VotingIsLocal]

Recently, the WI Supreme Court ruled against ballot drop boxes for the April election. This is shameful and also confusing to voters. As a WI voter, you may have some questions about what that means for you.

Read below to learn how to make sure your ballot is counted.

[Scott Bauer @sbauerAP]

“We just see it as an existential threat to stability here in the state."

Bipartisan group of Wisconsin business leaders get behind @WI_Elections head Meagan Wolfe, local election clerks in strongly worded letter bemoaning attacks on election officials

https://t.co/OpfjNfXYHt

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

https://t.co/8oiJFByZAq

[Shauntay Nelson @shauntayrnelson]

To ask the WI Supreme Court to block the use of drop boxes is absolutely wrong. It creates too much confusion for voters, right before an election. Legislators (and their supporters) should be creating access to the ballot, not limiting it. This is not April 2020 on repeat.

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Lets #VoteWIforward

[Shauntay Nelson @shauntayrnelson]

In Wisconsin, despite COVID cases surging again, some politicians are seeking to prematurely roll back the measures that made voting safer in November 2020. Here’s why that’s so dangerous… 🧵

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Voting is essentially the bedrock of democracy. Thank you @GovEvers for protecting our #FreedomToVote!

[Wisconsin Conservation Voices @WisConVoices]

Thank you @GovEvers for your continued efforts to protect our #FreedomToVote! As representatives try to take away our freedoms for their own gains, we know that you have the interests of the people of Wisconsin, no matter our race, class, or zip code. #AllinWisconsin

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

For more info - check out this brief https://t.co/fK88TMtlsb
You can also follow @votingislocal to learn more about this critical issue and stay up to date on how you can advocate for voters in jail.

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

There are 72 counties and 74 jail facilities in Wisconsin. In those jails are countless eligible voters unable to exercise their freedom to make their voices heard in our democratic process. Thread below:

[Shauntay-Honey Nelson @shauntaynelson]

Several other states provide suggestions on how to administer new protocols - we can follow their lead. The WEC should provide clear guidance on the respective responsibilities for sheriffs and clerks in these situations. We need accountability.