MTI Voters

Who is mti-voters?

MTI-Voters is the political action committee of MTI that seeks to identify those candidates most likely to advance policies supported by the members of MTI, policies that support MMSD staff and students, and advance the quality of public education within the District.

 

The MTI-Voters Committee is a representative body of MTI members, comprised of the Presidents of each MTI bargaining group, the MTI Treasurer and nine (9) others elected by MTI’s United Representatives Council. This member-comprised committee, guides MTI’s political endorsement process and advances recommended endorsements to the thousands of MTI members who contribute to MTI Voters and vote on endorsement recommendations.

For South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) and Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsements, go here. To help get union members and pro-worker candidates elected, go here to volunteer or contact Dave Branson at dave@scfl.org.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 7.

Absentee Voting
All voters in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them for any reason. Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot. Voters may request their absentee ballot in writing. To request an absentee ballot, you can go to MyVote.wi.gov. You must provide a photo ID with your absentee ballot request.

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot – Regular and Temporary Overseas Voters

April 2, 2026 @ 5 pm. If you are a regular or a Temporarily Overseas Voter, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2026.

In-Person Early Voting: March 24 through April 5

Voters can request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through April 5.  Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person early voting hours. Please contact your municipal clerk for early voting hours.

Deadline for Hospitalized Voters

April 7, 2026 @ 5 pm

Voters who are in a hospital may request a ballot be brought to them by an appointed agent if they are hospitalized in the 7 days preceding the election. Hospitalized electors may request an absentee ballot between March 31, 2026 and April 7 at 5 pm.

Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot

April 7, 2026 @ 8 pm

If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8 pm on Election Day, April 7, 2026.

2026 Spring Election

Board of Education

The Committee recommends the endorsement of Blair Mosner Feltham for Madison School Board, Seat 6. In advancing this recommendation, the Committee highlights Blair’s background as a former MTI member, Faculty Representative, and MMSD employee (Pathways Learning Coordinator and Coach). She continues to work as an educator in the Sun Prairie School District. Having been in the role of Instructional Coach with MMSD, Feltham brings her knowledge and experience with Curriculum and Instruction to the Board and has a comprehensive understanding of policy implications in the classroom.

During her interview, Blair spoke to the importance of having a Madison School Board member who has experience working in Madison schools. “I’m running for re-election and feel like I am just getting started,” Feltham stated in her interview with MTI Voters committee. As a parent with an educator’s background, and as a former MMSD teacher, she understands that our working conditions have an impact on student’s learning conditions.

Madison School Board, Seat 6

• Read Blair Mosner-Feltham’s Completed Questionnaire
• Read Daniella Molle’s Completed Questionnaire

The Committee recommends the endorsement of Nicki Vander Muelen for Madison School Board, Seat 7. In advancing this recommendation, the Committee highlights Nicki Vander Meulen’s unwavering support to secure annual Cost-of-Living increases for employees, her advocacy for high quality special education programming, accountability for MMSD Administration, and her involvement in strengthening Madison’s public schools for all students.

If elected, this will be Nicki’s fourth term serving on the MMSD Board of Education. She plans to focus on transparency, class size, and salary compression. During her interview, Nicki stated she “wants to make sure we bring respect back to the school board meetings and ensure all our meetings are accessible to the public.”

Madison School Board, Seat 7

• Read Nicki Vander Meulen’s Completed Questionnaire
• Read Dana Colussi-Lynde’s Completed Questionnaire

2026 Spring Election

Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1

The Committee recommends the endorsement of Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1. The Committee is impressed by his background serving as legal counsel for DPI, his dedication to public service, and recognition for maintaining kindness in the court of law. “While I had to take on challenges and solve difficult problems in my work, I never had to question what motivated my school clients: what’s best for kids. By extension, I knew that my work to counsel schools served a greater public good.”

During his interview he referenced that he was attending law school during the Act 10 Uprising which had influence on his area of expertise. He also stated that “labor is an equalizer” and that the law is meaningless outside the context of real human experience.

• Read Ben Jones’ Completed Questionnaire

2026 Spring Election

Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Committee recommends the endorsement of Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. The MTI Voters Committee recommends Chris Taylor because she is an impressive and accomplished jurist. She has always prioritized following the law and getting the facts right in every case to ensure everyone appearing in her courtroom receives a fair and impartial trial. Ms. Taylor is a proud public school graduate and parent of two MMSD students.

Chris Taylor is endorsed by the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, AFT-Wisconsin, AFT Local 212, IBEW Wisconsin State Conference, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, SMART Local 18, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, UFCW Local 1473, UAW- Region 4, United Steelworkers, Wisconsin Operating Engineers, and WEAC.

Candidates Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar are competing for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. Both candidates have completed the MTI-Voters candidate questionnaire, their responses are provided below.

• Read Judge Chris Taylor’s Completed Questionnaire
• Read Judge Maria Lazar’s Completed Questionnaire

VOTING RELATED RESOURCES:

• League of Women Voters of Dane County
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 32 
• WI State AFL-CIO: American Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial Organizations 
• Dane Dems – Democratic Party of Dane County
• South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL)
• Progressive Dane
• Project Vote Smart
• WEAC – Wisconsin Education Association Council 
• Wisconsin Vote (PBS)

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School Board Policies Regarding Political Action

• 4600 – Student Bill of Rights (Freedom of Political Activity)
• 8253 – Political Activities