MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement regarding the approval of an amendment adding Voter ID to the state constitution:
“Wisconsin voters sent a loud message this evening in support of securing our elections by enshrining voter photo ID in the state constitution,” MacIver CEO Annette Olson said. “The MacIver Institute has been a leader in the movement to secure our elections. It’s evident that Wisconsin voters value their right to vote. Requiring photo ID and ensuring only citizens can vote is commonsense. It’s evident that Wisconsin voters value their right to vote and enshrining the constitutional amendment in the state Constitution is proof of that. Tonight’s constitutional amendment vote is a big step forward in insuring election integrity and protecting every legal vote.”