Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Battle | Madison News

In Wisconsin, a heated legal battle rages over whether voters who’ve already mailed in absentee ballots can legally request new ones if they change their minds — a move two election commissioners say unfairly penalizes absentee voters compared to in-person voters. The commission’s latest guidance, approved 4-2, bans ballot swaps after mailing, sparking backlash from commissioners Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen, who argue it’s an unfair, last-minute rule change that contradicts past practices. The Republican National Committee and GOP secretary of state candidate Nate Pollnow are now stepping in, claiming the new rule merely reaffirms their prior position — and warn of chaos and fraud if ballot swaps are allowed. At the heart of it: Can voters who’ve already voted absentee legally change their minds — and if so, how does that protect equal voting rights? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3715a0ae20075fbb