Madison, WI - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Madison?

Legal Authority

Article XI, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution establishes the foundation for municipal authority:

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Waukesha is strongly Republican; GOP State Rep.

Your City Council

20 members · Mayor-Council · 20 alders elected by district · Mayor elected at-large
All seats nonpartisan. Staggered 2-year terms. Next election: Apr 2027.

City-County Building
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI 53703

(608) 266-4071
cityofmadison.com/council

Meetings

Tue

6:30 PM

1st & 3rd Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Madison to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(608) 266-4071

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 6:30 PM · City-County Building

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