Wisconsin Elections Commission

Senator Mark Spreitzer: Madison’s Failure to Count Ballots Does Not Reduce Voter Rights

Most Common Forms of Identification to Show at Voting Polls – Wisconsin DMVs Driver License or ID

Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?

Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots

City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'

Revealed — All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race

Half of all campaign cash came from donors giving at least $10,000. Who are they?

250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year

April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.

AG Kaul Seeks Dismissal of Federal DOJ Voter Data Lawsuit

Wisconsin among 20 states where Trump administration demands sensitive voter data.

Voting Rights Groups, Wisconsin Voters Challenge Trump Administrations Unwarranted Grab for Private Data

Groups File Motion to Intervene in U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Elections Commission

Maria Lazar Continues Courting Right-Wing Extremists in BID for Seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Lazar, Tiffany Must Answer for Close Ties to Election Deniers and January 6

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?

MacIver Comments on Trump Administration Suit Against WEC

MacIver Institute Condemns Wisconsin Elections Commission for Rejecting DOJ Voter Data Request, Undermining Election Integrity Efforts

Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time

Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.

Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information

'The commission is explicitly forbidden by Wisconsin law' to do this.

The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts

Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

WEC Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Administrative Rules

Preliminary Hearing on Proposed Rules for Voting Equipment/Ballot Security, Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies

WEC Approves Madison’s Order Modification

Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing

One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.

Presidents Pardons Encourage Those Working to Undermine Elections, Do Not Affect Ongoing State Prosecutions, including in Wisconsin

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 19 Bills

Wisconsin DOJ Appeals Court Ruling Creating New Barrier for Voting

Thousands of voters could be barred from polls. DOJ urges quick action by appeals court.

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws

A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.

Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand

Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.

State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills

But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'

Republican Rep. Scott Krug Seeks Compromise on State Election Policies

Veteran lawmaker hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith.

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

WEC Issues Order for Madison Following Ballot Investigation

Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting

Would allow third parties to nominate candidates from two major parties.

WEC Deactivates More Than 192,000 Voters

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

Rep. Snodgrass Condemns DOJ’s Request for State Voter Records

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.

How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots

It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'

Election Commission Working To Prevent Repeat of Madison Ballot Counting Failure

Nearly 200 Madison absentee ballots went uncounted in November.

WEC Concludes Investigation Into Uncounted Madison Absentee Ballots

Gimbel Reilly Guerin & Brown Welcomes Attorney Victoria Dietel-Bargender to Their Family and Civil Litigation Groups

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Issues Election Observer Rules

Two years in the making after consultations with local clerks, many others.

WEC Publishes Election Observer Rule

WEC Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken

Letter from the U.S. Department of Justices accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law.

Business Leaders and Voters Move to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Congressional Districting Map

New Motion Filed by Law Forward and Co-Counsel Argues that Congressional Map Is an Extreme Outlier, Stifling Electoral Competition and Silencing Voters

Justice Department Announces Action Against Wisconsin Elections Commission for Lacking Complaint Procedure Required by Federal Law

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.

WI Elections Commission Says Small Communities Can Use Paper Ballots

Dismisses complaint against town of Thornapple for ditching voting machines.

WEC Chair Jacobs To Certify Spring Election Results

Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor

Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.

Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?

Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers

Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.

Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots

A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

Last-Minute Reminders Ahead of Tuesday’s Spring Election

Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of election

It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Election

Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules

Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.

DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls

Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election

Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.

Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID

Assembly Committee Republicans Halt Proposal for Election Observers

'We have seen good things go through the committee and then die.'

State Election Commission Requiring Madison To Answer Questions About Uncounted Ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair said she was 'shocked' by preliminary investigation into how 193 were missed and not reported for weeks.

Liberal Law Firm Seeks $700,000 For Uncounted Madison Ballots

Attorney representing four impacted voters says 'there is a price to pay' when the right to vote is violated.

Audit Finds No Election Machine Errors

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

Spring Primary carried out smoothly across Wisconsin

Priorities USA and Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans Celebrate Voting Rights Victory in Defense of Mobile Voting Truck in Racine, Wisconsin

Law Forward Responds to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Brown Decision

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit

Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.

Election Day Reminders for Spring Primary

It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Primary Election

Attorney General Kaul Announces Appointment of New Communications Director

DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Affirms Wolfe Can Remain in Administrator Position

High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official

Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.

Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules

GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.

Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID

In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) for Spring Primary Begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4

DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting

How Much Did New State Legislative Districts Change?

Much closer results, far less gerrymandered despite increasing polarization.

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee

For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.

WEC Gears Up To Approve Spring Candidates

Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly

Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Makes Leadership Announcements

New Appointments for Deputy Secretary and Division of Enterprise Operations Administrator

NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

State To Investigate How 193 Ballots Went Uncounted in Madison

Effort is proactive says Wisconsin Elections Commission, but revelation of ballots came more than a month after election.

MacIver Institute: WEC Investigation Into Madison Vote Count Irregularities A Good First Step

Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance

4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.

GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme

Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'