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Erick Kaaral speaks to members of the Wisconsin Assembly.
Posted inGovernment

‘Blurring of lines’: Private lawyer plays starring role in taxpayer-funded Wisconsin election probe

by Matt Mencarini / Wisconsin Watch April 23rd, 2022April 26th, 2022 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

With no contract and no official role, the work of attorney Erick Kaardal of the Thomas More Society dominates the investigation.

Posted inGovernment, Narrow Margin

Wisconsin election infrastructure is mostly secure — but inaccurate counts are hard to catch and correct

by John Bassett (Wisconsin Watch) October 10th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Health & Welfare, Narrow Margin

‘Over our heads in chaos’: Wisconsin election in flux amid pandemic fears

by Sam Levine / The Guardian April 3rd, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin youth vote boosted by peer persuasion, rallies, bounce houses — but can gains be sustained?

by Emily Hamer March 31st, 2019March 16th, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Photo Essay: Spending election night with Scott Walker supporters, as elation turns to dismay

by Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch November 7th, 2018November 21st, 2018
Posted inGovernment

How hackers could attack Wisconsin’s elections and what state officials are doing about it

by Grigor Atanesian September 16th, 2018October 8th, 2018
Posted inGovernment

Wisconsin takes steps to avoid voter data breach that happened in Illinois

by Grigor Atanesian and Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch September 16th, 2018October 8th, 2018
Posted inGovernment

Voting systems in Wisconsin, a key swing state, can be hacked, security experts warn

by Grigor Atanesian July 29th, 2018October 8th, 2018

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