Voters Challenge Absentee Ballot Rule | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Three Wisconsin voters are suing the state’s elections commission to allow absentee ballot changes if a preferred candidate drops out — a move that could reshape voting rules just weeks before the August primary. The plaintiffs argue the commission’s current policy violates equal protection and voters’ rights, especially as some candidates have withdrawn and re-entered the race, leaving voters stuck with ballots for candidates no longer running. The commission defends its stance, claiming state law only permits spoiled ballots due to errors — not voter preference changes. This high-stakes…