Between political ads and “chase the shiny object” media coverage, you might want to give the TV a rest this weekend and take part in actual GOTV (Get Out the Vote) efforts. Mark Jacob reviews how newsrooms have covered the issues with varying levels of competence. Courier Newsroom’s Carolyn Fiddler reminds us of the important down-ballot races being waged in Wisconsin and across the country.

On Monday: 

• Ben Wikler, state chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
• 3rd District Congressional candidate Brad Pfaff
• Courier Newsroom national correspondent Allan Piper