Wisconsin Ballots Locked In After Dropouts | Madison News

Wisconsin voters who mailed in their absentee ballots can’t change their vote—even if their chosen candidate dropped out, a judge ruled Wednesday, locking in ballots once returned. Democrats pushed for a redo option amid chaos as candidates exited and re-entered, leaving names still on the ballot. Over 117,000 ballots are already in, raising fears some were cast for defunct candidates. The court sided with election officials’ stance that absentee ballots are final, a rule previously debated with mixed outcomes. The Democratic primary winner will face a Republican congressman in November, as Democrats race to reclaim the governor’s office and regain legislative control after 2010. This ruling deepens the complexity of an already turbulent primary season, highlighting how election rules can dramatically shape voter impact and party strategy. 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/f957d4f7fb588ae0