Knock doors in Wisconsin. Defend democracy.

Choose a weekend canvass

Pick a Wisconsin shift that fits your schedule. Indicate on your signup whether you need a ride or can drive others.

Meet at your Chicago hub

Carpools depart from Rogers Park, Evanston, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and Oak Park. Drivers and riders are connected before departure.

Train, buddy up, and canvass

Get trained at the staging location, pair up with an experienced partner, and talk with voters before heading back together.

How do Chicago volunteers get to canvassing shifts in Wisconsin?

Operation Swing State organizes and coordinates regular carpools departing from neighborhood hubs across Chicagoland, including Rogers Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Evanston, and Oak Park. We pair volunteer drivers with non-drivers so everyone can participate regardless of car ownership.

Which areas in Wisconsin are Operation Swing State volunteers targeting?

We concentrate our efforts on high-impact swing communities throughout Southeast and Southern Wisconsin, including Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee County, Waukesha, and Janesville/Rock County. Most canvass launch sites are within a 60- to 90-minute drive from Chicago.

Do I need prior experience or training to knock doors in Wisconsin?

No prior political canvassing experience is required. Every canvass launch begins with thorough on-site training. You will be paired with an experienced canvasser, provided scripts, and set up with the MiniVAN mobile app to record voter responses seamlessly.

What should I bring for a weekend canvass trip to Wisconsin?

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing layers, and a fully charged smartphone with the MiniVAN app already downloaded. A portable phone charger/battery bank, water bottle, and snacks are also strongly recommended.

Why is Wisconsin so crucial for Illinois volunteers to canvass?

Wisconsin is one of America's tightest swing states, with statewide and congressional races routinely decided by razor-thin margins of less than 1% (or fewer than 20,000 votes). Because Chicago sits right at the border of Wisconsin, Illinois volunteers provide decisive grassroots field capacity to turn out voters and defend democracy.