Megan Novak, President of Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, outlines what’s at stake this November and how conservatives can help deliver a victory instead of just sitting back and complaining about this week’s loss.
We all know what’s at stake this November – it’s quite literally the future of Wisconsin. Act 10, school choice, property taxes, regulations stifling the American Dream… it’s all on the table. Wisconsin Democrats have told us they will repeal Act 10, just as they have told us to “get over it” when doubling down our raising our property taxes for the next 400 years. When we look to other states like Virginia for what else could come, it’s a frightening mix of tax hikes and woke policies.
Here’s the truth: complaining on X and Facebook isn’t going to change anything. Sitting on the sidelines isn’t going to change anything. We all have our thoughts and opinions about why elections are won or lost. But until we all collectively put the keyboard down, roll up our sleeves and get to work, the results will not change. Grassroots engagement isn’t optional; it’s decisive in Wisconsin elections.
Wisconsin is a toss-up state. Margins are razor-thin, and elections are decided not by the loudest voices online, but by the most engaged citizens on the ground. That reality hasn’t changed, and grassroots work has become more important than ever. Many traditional campaign tactics are losing their impact. Television ads blur together, while mail pieces barely make it inside before heading to the trash. Voters are inundated with political messaging, and most of it fades into the background. What still cuts through the noise is something far simpler and far more powerful: a personal conversation.
Grassroots engagement isn’t reserved for political insiders or seasoned activists. It’s accessible to anyone willing to step up. Whether it’s volunteering a few hours a week, attending a local event, or simply having intentional conversations with neighbors, every effort contributes to saving our state in November. The barrier to entry is lower than many assume. If you have a phone and a voice, you can make a difference.
As November approaches, the question isn’t just who will win, but who will show up, both at the ballot box and in the months leading up to election day. Wisconsin’s history makes one thing clear; elections here are not decided by spectators. They are decided by participants.
There is too much at stake to help when it’s convenient for you, or to stay behind the keyboard. Your involvement now will shape the future of Wisconsin for decades, possibly centuries, to come.
If you’re ready to get involved, reach out to AFP-Wisconsin. We’re on doors, on phones and ready to save Wisconsin.
