MADISON, Wis. — A winter storm made its way through Wisconsin on Saturday, leaving cities like Madison and Milwaukee covered in several inches of snow.
The storm was bad news for early voters, like Pilar Pappas, whose only option was to brave the rough weather.
“I felt that my vote was really important to get out, participate in democracy, be part of the community,” said Pappas. “So I had to get a haircut, I figured I was already out and about and why not come today and just make the most of it.”
Pappas is one of only six people that stopped by the Warner Park Community Recreation Center to cast their vote Saturday morning.
“So there was me and one car behind me plowing our way through the snow, hoping that we are on the road, I got here by luck,” said Pappas.
Pranee Sheskey has been working at polling places for many decades and she said despite the slow Saturday, there has been a great turnout at the recreation center in Madison.
“We could turn out the last three days,” said Sheskey. “The first day we had 127 and on the second day we had 72 and then Thursday we had 79 And yesterday we had 86.”
Early voting runs from March 21 to April 2, and Pappas encourages all to get out and make their voices heard by participating in democracy.
“It is important that I make my voice heard,” said Sheskey. “So that the government that I see around us, not only here in Wisconsin, but in the United States, is reflective of my life.”
If you have questions about early voting dates and times at your local polling locations, you can contact your local municipalities for more information or visit myvotewi.gov.