Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong as they used to be.
Alexander Shur / Votebeat, Wisconsin Watch
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Here’s why Milwaukee elections are always viewed with suspicion
A series of real and perceived errors, along with Wisconsin’s rural-urban divisions, draw attention to Milwaukee election operations.
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Wisconsin Elections Commission refuses to send Justice Department unredacted voter list
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.
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Wisconsin election officials skeptical of proposed early-voting mandate for municipalities
An amendment eases the requirements for smaller towns, but clerks say the hourly minimums are a burden and could end up reducing access.
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Wisconsin to consider more electronic pollbook options, as in-house system faces limitations
Hundreds of municipalities use Badger Book, but big cities that adopt the technology would likely have to have their own support staff.
Posted inCommunity, Election Watch 2024
How to deal with any pitfalls and problems on Election Day
Here’s a guide to some questions you may have on Election Day, issues you could face and what to do in those situations.
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How Milwaukee’s top election official has worked to restore trust after a 2020 misstep
Claire Woodall uses a 26-point checklist to ensure the integrity of ballot counting and reassure the public.