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Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Rule Change | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s August gubernatorial primary is heating up, with over 80,000 absentee ballots already mailed in — but a new rule from the Wisconsin Elections Commission could change everything. Once you mail your ballot, you can’t request a replacement even if a candidate drops out or you make a mistake — your vote is final. Critics, especially Democrats, say this could disenfranchise voters and is a departure from past practices. Local clerks are bracing for a surge in ballots, but fear many voters won’t know this new “no-spoil” rule. Democrats are preparing to formally challenge the guidance…
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