Wisconsin is ours to shape

Young people are the heart of a multiracial, working-class democracy.

Building year-round, lasting political power across Wisconsin with young people ages 18-35.

Young people gather with handmade signs at a May Day rally in downtown Milwaukee.

Wisconsin

Ages18–35

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We organize all year. Not just when there’s an election.

Badger Youth Action is a statewide 501(c)(4) initiative ensuring that young people, especially BIPOC, rural, immigrant, and working-class youth historically excluded from power, are at the center of shaping Wisconsin’s political future.

We build social connection and shared identity, then back young people with the platform and resources to organize around everyday life, security, dignity, and joy.

A group shares a light moment during an organizing workshop.

Every act of civic engagement is an act of community care.

Immediate electoral work meets deep organizing and leadership pipelines built to last.

Two young Wisconsin organizers hold completed Debate Bingo cards at an outdoor gathering.

Advocacy programs

Drive campaigns that improve young people’s lives and hold decision-makers accountable.

Base-building

Grow community-rooted organizing that reflects and elevates the voices of Wisconsin youth.

Civic engagement

Run voter registration, education, and turnout programs across the state.

Leadership development

Train and mentor the next generation of organizers and political leaders.

Tell Wisconsin what young people need to thrive.

We are centering the voices of young people across Wisconsin so everyone can live with security, dignity, and joy. Your input will help lift up the values and priorities of our communities.

For people ages 18-35 who live, work, or attend school in Wisconsin.

Fill out the Young People’s Platform (opens in a new tab)

Know what’s on your ballot. Make your plan.

Elections shape daily life, from housing, childcare, and health care to public transportation, air and water, and public schools. Our nonpartisan guide helps people learn how to vote, understand what is on the ballot, and find ways to participate in our democracy.

Open the voter guide (opens in a new tab)

Find your people.

Community grows when we gather, learn, and take action together.

See Badger Youth Action events (opens in a new tab)