Devin Remiker

A Wisconsin judge ruled that voters who have returned absentee ballots for the state primary cannot void them and request new ones. The decision impacts Democrats, who sought to allow voters to change ballots after a chaotic primary with multiple candidate withdrawals.

Wisconsin Democrats request voters who cast absentee ballots in the governor's primary be allowed to vote again due to candidates dropping out and re-entering the race. Over 80,000 ballots have already been returned, and the request is expected to lead to a lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

Wisconsin Democrats are requesting that voters who cast absentee ballots in the governor's primary be allowed to vote again due to multiple candidates dropping out and re-entering the race. Over 80,000 absentee ballots have already been returned, and the request is expected to lead to a lawsuit ahead of the August 11 primary.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has requested the Wisconsin Elections Commission to retract guidance limiting voters from changing absentee ballots if their preferred candidate withdraws. The guidance, issued July 9, states that a candidate's withdrawal is not sufficient reason for a new ballot, contradicting prior state law and legal precedents. Over 80,000 absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin delegates expressed optimism about winning trifecta control despite undecided seven-way gubernatorial primary. Outgoing Gov. Tony Evers criticized Republican candidate Tom Tiffany's policies and alignment with Trump.