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election administration

Jul 2, 2026

WEC says Green Bay clerk likely violated election law

The Wisconsin Elections Commission found Green Bay's city clerk likely violated state election law after 152 duplicate absentee ballots were mailed.

Jul 1, 2026

Green Bay duplicate ballots spark new GOP complaint

Wisconsin Republicans want the Elections Commission to investigate Green Bay after duplicate absentee ballots were mailed to voters again.

Wisconsin absentee ballots
Jun 30, 2026

Green Bay probes duplicate absentee ballot error

Green Bay is investigating a duplicate absentee ballot mailing ahead of Wisconsin's August primary, reviving election administration concerns.

Jun 8, 2026

Madison election official reassigned after ballot error

A Madison election official was reassigned after admitting responsibility for 23 absentee ballots that arrived late on Election Day.

Jun 3, 2026

Wisconsin ballot curing lawsuit seeks uniform voter rules

League of Women Voters challenges Wisconsin absentee ballot curing law, seeking statewide standards to protect voting rights.

Wisconsin absentee ballots
Apr 2, 2026

Uncounted ballots shake trust in Madison elections

Nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison spark lawsuits, investigations and declining voter trust ahead of future Wisconsin elections.

Feb 27, 2026

Wisconsin town clerk shortage strains local elections

Rising turnover among Wisconsin municipal clerks is straining local elections, as small towns like Wausau struggle to recruit and retain officials.

Dec 10, 2025

Clerks praise new hiring law, veto on lawsuits

Wisconsin clerks say a new hiring law and Gov. Tony Evers’ veto on expanded standing to sue election officials will ease shortages, reduce lawsuits, and protect election offices.

Dec 2, 2025

WEC adjusts Madison poll book deadlines after ballot errors

The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved new deadlines for Madison’s poll books after nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in the 2024 election.

Oct 31, 2025

Young clerk leads Madison election reform effort

At 28, Madison City Clerk Lydia McComas represents a new generation of trained election officials working to rebuild trust and modernize Wisconsin elections.

Sep 2, 2025

Madison names new city clerk

Madison appointed Lydia McComas as city clerk, bringing election expertise from Minnesota after a ballot loss scandal shook voter confidence in 2024.

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