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A person holds two pieces of paper, one white and one yellow, and a pen over a table covered with envelopes and other pieces of paper.

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Madison appeals ruling allowing lawsuits in 2024 ballot-counting case

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 27, 2026March 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Madison says letting voters seek damages for unintentional ballot-counting errors could spur widespread election litigation statewide.

People sit around curved desks in a hearing room with microphones, laptops, and monitors, facing a central table beneath a sign reading "Joint Committee on Finance"

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Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges Madison’s argument on absentee voting

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Arms of two people handling ballots on a table

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No, Mr. President. Wisconsin’s voter roll figures aren’t a sign of ‘fraud waiting to happen’

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People stand at blue voting booths in a large indoor space as a person sits at a table in the background near signs reading "VOTE."

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Wisconsin Elections Commission refuses to send Justice Department unredacted voter list

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat December 12, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People handle paper ballots on a wooden table.

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Wisconsin candidates have path off the ballot besides death under new law

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Sign reading "Register to Vote Here! ¡Inscríbase para votar aquí!" stands in the center of a tiled hallway with balconies above and tables with posters along the walls.

Wisconsin officials appeal judge’s order on checking voters’ citizenship

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Row of people seated

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Wisconsin must verify citizenship of registered voters and new applicants, judge rules

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat October 6, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people handle ballots at a table in a large room full of tables and chairs.

Wisconsin bill would repeal ‘outdated’ ballot drawdown law and require risk-limiting audits

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat September 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin Elections Commission finalizes specific orders for Madison to follow to avoid ballot errors

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person holding a red bag points with a pen at a piece of paper on a table covered with papers of varying colors and envelopes.

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Madison clerk was on a cookie-baking staycation as missing-ballot mess unfolded

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two hands hold pieces of paper.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission alleges former Madison clerk broke laws

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat July 9, 2025July 14, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs

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US warns Wisconsin and Arizona over compliance with federal election law

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat and Jen Fifield / Votebeat June 6, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch