Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming and Jack Posobiec discuss a critical push for early voting in rural Wisconsin, record voter turnout, and Trump’s impactful schedule across key regions with former Packer QB Brett Favre joining him at a Green Bay rally.
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Wisconsin’s GOP Boosts Rural Early Voting Turnout
Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming and Jack Posobiec highlighted a unique voting dynamic in Wisconsin as Republicans work to secure early votes across the state. Unlike most states, Wisconsin has no party registration, making voter trends harder to track. Schimming emphasized record early-voting turnout in traditionally conservative areas, an effort he says is critical in 2024: "You can’t expect to go into Election Day 100,000 or 200,000 votes behind and make it up in 13 hours.” Wisconsin Republicans, he said, are breaking old habits, coming out to vote early in greater numbers, sometimes facing hours-long waits.
Trump’s Busy Wisconsin Tour: Energizing Republicans Across the State
Schimming shared details of an ambitious schedule for President Trump in Wisconsin, focusing on key regions to maximize GOP turnout. Trump will speak in Wausau and Eau Claire with key figures like Ohio Senator JD Vance and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. But the biggest event will be across from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, where Trump will be joined by former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Schimming is confident the former NFL star’s appearance will draw thousands, adding excitement and "strong momentum” as early voting numbers continue to climb.
High Early Voting Turnout in GOP Strongholds
Schimming reported that Wisconsin’s early voting numbers are breaking records, especially in Republican-leaning areas. These turnout figures signal the success of the GOP’s early voting initiative, which Schimming pioneered in Wisconsin. He explained, "It’s not that I personally love early voting… but the arithmetic just doesn’t work if we wait until Election Day.” Schimming shared that early in-person voting started on October 22, and by the end of that week, 100,000 absentee ballots were already returned. This compares to just 28,000 at the same point in 2022 and 59,000 in 2020, suggesting a "huge shift” among conservative voters.
Rallying Rural Voters to Protect "The America We Want”
Jack Posobiec and Schimming both emphasized the importance of mobilizing rural voters, describing the enthusiasm as unprecedented. Schimming pointed to specific voter groups—hunters, lumberjacks, and woodsmen—who are showing up at early voting locations. Posobiec reinforced the importance of rural America’s voice in shaping the country, stating, "Rural Americans are coming out and they are going to save this country.”
Posobiec also expressed a longing for traditional Election Day values, sharing that he feels "robbed” of the experience of going to the polls with his son. However, he agreed that Republicans need to adapt to early voting trends to remain competitive.
“We Are Out of Time”: Urgency Among Wisconsin Conservatives
For Wisconsin’s GOP, the clock is ticking. "We are out of time,” Schimming declared, urging Republicans not to delay and to act immediately to impact the state’s voter turnout. Both Schimming and Posobiec believe this election is about "saving America,” a message they hope will resonate with Wisconsin’s conservative base.
Schimming’s efforts to boost early voting among conservative areas, combined with Trump’s high-energy rally in Green Bay featuring Brett Favre, signal the GOP’s serious approach to Wisconsin as a must-win state.
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