Wisconsin Voters Locked In After Ballot Dropouts | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

In Wisconsin, voters who mailed in absentee ballots for candidates who later dropped out can’t get a do-over — a judge sided with election officials, ruling the law doesn’t allow spoiled ballots. Democrats argued voters should be able to switch their vote if their candidate exits, but Republicans and election officials countered that it’s not how the system works and would create chaos. Even some Democratic commissioners disagreed with the guidance, fearing disenfranchisement, but the court upheld the status quo: once your ballot’s sent, it’s final. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…