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Wisconsin Elections Commission Spars Over How Absentee Ballots Must be Returned on Election Day
Madison, WI – In a shocking turn of events, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is locked in a heated debate over how absentee ballots must be returned on Election Day. The controversy has sparked concerns among voters and election officials alike, as the state prepares for the upcoming midterm elections.
According to sources, the WEC is at odds over whether absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk’s office by 8pm on Election Day, or if they can be accepted until 5pm the following day. The disagreement has left many wondering what the correct procedure is, and whether their votes will be counted.
"We are doing everything we can to ensure that every eligible voter has their voice heard," said WEC spokesperson, Reid Magney. "However, we understand that this disagreement has caused confusion among voters, and we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible."
The debate has sparked concerns among election officials, who are worried that the uncertainty could lead to a delay in the counting of absentee ballots. "We are doing our best to prepare for the election, but this disagreement has added an extra layer of complexity," said Dane County Clerk, Scott McDonell. "We urge voters to make sure they follow the correct procedure for returning their absentee ballots."
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The WEC has been under fire in recent months for its handling of the 2020 presidential election. The commission has faced criticism for its decision to extend the deadline for absentee ballots, which some argue could lead to voter fraud.
In response to the controversy, the WEC has implemented new measures to ensure the integrity of the election process. "We take the security and integrity of our elections very seriously," said Magney. "We are working to ensure that every vote is counted accurately and fairly."
The debate over absentee ballots is just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the WEC. In recent months, the commission has faced criticism for its handling of voter registration, voter ID laws, and election funding.
As the midterm elections approach, voters are urged to make sure they follow the correct procedure for returning their absentee ballots. "We want to make sure that every eligible voter has their voice heard," said Magney. "We urge voters to make sure they follow the correct procedure for returning their absentee ballots."
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During a sometimes tense meeting Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats on the Wisconsin Elections Commission battled over how absentee ballots from voters should get to clerks.
The discussion stems from two complaints alleging clerks in Greenfield and Brookfield broke the law by requiring ballots to be delivered to the clerks’ offices rather than allowing voters to drop them off at their polling place. The clerks also ended drop-off times for absentee ballots before the close of in-person voting on election day.
Draft memos from Wisconsin Elections Commission attorneys found the Greenfield and Brookfield clerks “abused” their discretion and didn’t follow state law, but because of a recent court ruling, the final decision had to come from the commission’s six-member board.
During discussion on the complaint from Greenfield, things got heated during the board meeting when commissioners Don Millis and Bob Spindell, both Republican appointees, pushed back on the staff recommendations. Millis said state law doesn’t allow absentee ballots to be returned to any location other than the clerk’s office unless a clerk designates alternate locations.
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Republicans want to make it hard for people to vote. They hate freedom and Democracy and the will of the people.
State SCOTUS will handle this. We are fine.
I live in a small town and I hand-delivered mine to our village clerk. I’ve been doing it that way for years, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I made my request online and as soon as it was delivered I filled it out and retuned it in person.