Voting Rights
The Voting Rights program area engages in non-partisan initiatives to protect and expand access to voting, with a specific focus on Black communities.
While Minneapolis has one of the highest voter turnouts in the country, it also has a growing racial gap in voting turnout. According to MN Compass, in 2018, the Twin Cities saw a gap in turnout of 13.7% in 2018 between voters of color and White voters. This racial disparity grew to 25.1% during the 2022 elections.
WILD’s Voting Rights program area projects included hosting nonpartisan voter education and registration events, as well as nonpartisan candidate forums on issues that directly impact Black and other communities of color in Minnesota and nationally.
WILD Voting Rights Champions:
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WILD Program Area Champions are volunteer attorneys who support staff with program development and recruiting for volunteer opportunities.
