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News in English (USA) / 06.03.2025 / 22:00

Lawsuits and Investigations Arise Over Uncounted Ballots in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a significant number of voters whose absentee ballots were not counted in the recent election are seeking damages through a class action lawsuit against the City of Madison and Dane County. The situation has prompted several legal actions as a law firm prepares to file another class action lawsuit specifically addressing the uncounted ballots. In response to the controversy, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign has called for greater transparency and effective solutions to avoid similar issues in future elections. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is also investigating the matter, revealing that the Madison city clerk failed to implement necessary practices that could have identified and addressed the missing ballots. As the community demands accountability, officials are putting new safeguards in place for absentee voting to prevent such incidents from recurring.
The Associated Press, Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3, WMTV, Isthmus, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, goskagit.com, Votebeat, WKOW, Wisconsin Public Radio News, WTMJ