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From the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. ONLINE
Wisconsin voters will see a constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot that could have significant impacts on public education, employment, contracting, and government programs across the state. While the ballot language references discrimination and preferential treatment, the proposed amendment would also limit the use of certain equity-focused policies and programs.
Before you vote, take time to understand what's on your ballot and how this amendment could affect Wisconsin communities.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF THIS AMENDMENT PASSES?
Government programs that help people have an equal chance to succeed would be unconstitutional, ending decades of work to fix inequality.
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What will be gained: Nothing
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What will be lost: 60 years of progress for women and people of color
WHAT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES COULD BE ELIMINATED?
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Health and Environmental Equity: Higher rates of chronic illness, disease and mortality and maternal mortality for Black women
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Education: Changes to K-12 accommodations, curriculum; changes to UW admissions, scholarships, grants, courses, textbooks
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Community-Action Programs: Head Start and social-support networks for operating food banks, homeless shelters, and domestic violence shelters
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Government, Businesses, and Contracts: Workplace initiatives for women, public contracts for certified minority-owned firms, policies that enable equitable hiring, promotion and retention; and the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
Read more at: https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/constitutional-corner
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