The city and its former clerk cite a 1985 Wisconsin law to argue they can’t be sued over 2024 errors. Their strategy could reignite a debate over the law’s constitutionality.
In 2023, Thornapple opted to stop using electronic voting machines in favor of allowing only hand-marked ballots.
Political and urban-rural divides in the battleground state of Wisconsin put Milwaukee at the center of conspiracy theories.
The city and its former clerk cite a 1985 Wisconsin law to argue they can’t be sued over 2024 errors. Their strategy could reignite a debate over the law’s constitutionality.
In 2023, Thornapple opted to stop using electronic voting machines in favor of allowing only hand-marked ballots.
Political and urban-rural divides in the battleground state of Wisconsin put Milwaukee at the center of conspiracy theories.
The DOJ has now sued at least 21 states in search of voter information that election officials say would be illegal to disclose.
The move could prompt a lawsuit, as the federal government has sued over a dozen states in its quest for unredacted voter rolls and other information.
Clerks were also pleased that Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that they said would have increased lawsuits.
An amendment to a pending bill eases the requirements for smaller towns, but clerks say the hourly minimums could pose a burden and end up reducing access.
Rep. Scott Krug says his GOP colleagues should adopt a ‘reality-based’ mindset in the fight over ballot drop boxes. But he’s struggling to win them over.
The legislation arose after Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s failed attempts to get off the presidential ballot in 2024.
The case comes amid a nationwide debate on whether there are enough safeguards to prevent noncitizens from casting ballots.
Lydia McComas, 28, decided in college that she wanted to be in the field. Veteran officials are looking to people like her as turnover accelerates.
The state election commission says a judge’s order requiring verification of the voter roll by February is vague and unfeasible.
The agency says the judge’s ruling creates new verification requirements that can’t be met before the February deadline. It’s seeking a stay pending appeal.
The order doesn’t specify how state agencies should handle the task, but sets a target for completion: the next election, in February.
A referee in the disciplinary case against former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman recommends suspending his law license for three years.
State Rep. Scott Krug hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith — even if his proposals don’t make it.
The proposal would also require counties to perform risk-limiting audits of results.
The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of the 193 residents whose votes went uncounted.
GOP lawmakers hope to unite on a proposal that would speed up election results and reduce opportunities for misinformation.
Lydia McComas previously managed voter engagement for Minnesota’s Hennepin County. She’ll have to ensure compliance with corrective measures that the Wisconsin Elections Commission has ordered.
There are significant legal and practical barriers to sending the military to polling places. But some officials are still worried.
It’s the process that keeps ballots secure. When it’s not maintained, voters can be disenfranchised.
After years of collaboration on election security, states say federal support is retreating — and trust is collapsing.
The ruling could increase the number of lawsuits over elections — but also encourage candidates to bring them sooner.
Courts have so far blocked key provisions of the president’s executive order, but it’s had more influence over federal agencies.
Discussions at an annual conference spotlight the concerns hanging over preparations for the midterms.
Ballots mailed on Election Day may not be postmarked the same day. In some places, that could mean voters are at risk of being disenfranchised.
Legal fights, court rulings, and state power struggles could shape how the midterms are run.
At a time when democracy is under strain, Votebeat’s mission has never been more important.
The stories Votebeat covered this year will resonate during the midterm elections.
There’s little precedent or legal authority for what Michigan lawmakers are seeking from the Justice Department.
It’s a technical, often confusing process involving maps, math, and politics. Here are 7 questions to test your knowledge.
She declined to order a reversal of the changes, but called for an expedited ruling on claims by voting rights groups that the overhaul was illegal.
Combining local races with larger contests improves participation and saves money.
Some still face state charges, but cases in Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia have run into roadblocks.
Election officials in Los Angeles and Orange counties said federal monitors did not disrupt election processes.
There are reasons to be wary, but historically, such efforts have been a routine part of how our democracy safeguards itself.
That part of his executive order had already been blocked by a temporary injunction. The ruling said the president lacks authority to regulate elections.
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The new federal tool would incorporate a citizenship check. It could clash with some state laws.