absentee ballot Archives - Wisconsin Watch

An official ballot drop box with "Official Ballot Drop Box" and "VOTE HERE" signs stands outside a brick building.

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Can Wisconsin voters void a returned absentee ballot? New lawsuit sends issue back to court

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Wisconsin Elections Commission said they can’t, contradicting its past guidance and legal arguments.

Against a yellow-walled background, a voter is shown behind a white voting divider with an American flag that says "vote." Two people are standing in line waiting to vote as well — a man with a beanie hat and a man with a cap.

How one voter navigates Wisconsin’s hurdles for people with disabilities

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin is sharply down from 2020

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

DA eyes investigation of Wausau mayor’s removal of absentee ballot drop box

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Absentee ballot envelope for Door County

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Lawsuit could complicate absentee voting in Wisconsin

by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch and Alexander Shur / Votebeat June 3, 2024June 4, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Former Milwaukee election official found guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots

by Todd Richmond / Associated Press March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Absentee ballot envelope for Door County

Judge orders Wisconsin election officials to move quickly on changing absentee ballot rules

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A sign in a window says "Attention: The door droplet is not to be used for absentee ballot return."

Wisconsin absentee ballots with minor problems OK to count, court rules

by Associated Press January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Can you track if your absentee ballot was counted in Wisconsin?

by Erin Gretzinger / Wisconsin Watch November 8, 2022January 20, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Absentee ballot spoiling court ruling put on hold

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press October 11, 2022November 5, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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