Wisconsin Elections Commission Reactivates Registrations of 30,554 Voters
On Friday, Aug. 12, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) confirmed that it has reinstated the registrations of 30,554 Wisconsin voters.
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Conservative Group Challenges Use of Election Van in Racine, Wisconsin
On Aug. 8, a conservative group, the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission against the city clerk of Racine challenging her recent use of a mobile voting van.
Lawsuit Filed Challenging Wisconsin’s Ballot-Return Assistance Limitations
On Friday, July 22, a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of Wisconsin voters with disabilities challenging the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) ban on ballot-return assistance for mail-in ballots.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sued Over Absentee Ballot Guidance
On Tuesday, July 12, Republican voters and the Republican Party of Waukesha County filed a lawsuit in state court challenging the legality of the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) guidance instructing election officials to fill in missing or insufficient information on absentee ballot certificate envelopes.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Bans Drop Boxes in the State
Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the use of ballot drop boxes is unauthorized under current Wisconsin election laws, effectively banning drop boxes in the state.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Nine Republican Election Bills
Last Friday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed nine separate election bills passed by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature.
U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency request from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to throw out the state’s newly-adopted legislative maps.
Republicans Go to the U.S. Supreme Court Over Wisconsin Maps
This week, two more emergency applications were filed in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Adopts New Legislative and Congressional Maps
This afternoon, the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted new legislative and congressional maps after the court took over the redistricting process.
Wisconsin Drop Boxes in Limbo After Court Decision
On Thursday, a judge for the Circuit Court of Waukesha County formally entered an order banning drop boxes in the state after their widespread use during the 2020 election cycle.
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