Protect Democracy United
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Contact
JS
Jim Steineke
2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 804
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 804
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 374
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 304
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 378
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
4/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters involving the system of elections in Wisconsin
Matters involving the system of elections in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $29,700.00 |
Total $29,700.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 16.00 |
Total 16.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 72.00 |
Total 72.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 3% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 40% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication