This week, a Waukesha County judge ruled that Wisconsin law states only voters can correct information on their ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) allowed clerks to correct errors for several years, even though it is illegal.
Whether you live in Milwaukee, Manitowoc, or Marinette, the process for voting should be the same for everyone. WEC's ruling meant that didn't happen. Some clerks followed the law and some followed the guidance. That's not fair.
That's why I authored Senate Bill 212. It ensures that only legitimate ballots are counted while providing voters the opportunity to correct errors on their ballots. It creates a system for voters to check if there was a problem with their ballot and made sure outside groups weren’t allowed to alter ballots.
Ballot curing is based on arbitrary guidance, not the law. My bill would make that process clear. Fixing problems on a ballot is a good thing. Who fixes those mistakes is also important. Until the vote is counted, the ballot should belong to the voter, not a clerk or an outside group. Governor Evers vetoed this reform.
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