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Editions of Votebeat's biweekly Wisconsin newsletter
Sending out accidental duplicate ballots is a rare but well-understood mistake nationwide that hardly ever results in problems.
May 28, 2026
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2 min read
The state's League of Women Voters is challenging an inconsistent practice that often depends solely on how proactive a clerk is in reaching out to voters with insufficient ballots.
May 14, 2026
A Votebeat review found Mequon Clerk Caroline Fochs may have rejected at least 10 ballots that appear to qualify under her own rules, disenfranchising voters.
Apr 30, 2026
1 min read
Two instances of clerks using their discretion across Wisconsin may trigger lawsuits that can decide how ballots are cast and counted in the 2026 midterm elections.
Apr 16, 2026
If you cast an absentee ballot, returned it correctly, and learned that it wasn’t counted because of an administrative error, what would you do?
Apr 2, 2026
5 min read
One bipartisan bill would fix discrepancies between state and federal law. The other is likely headed toward a veto.
Mar 19, 2026
