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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Wisconsin judge rules paper-only absentee ballots violate rights of disabled voters

A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state's current absentee voting system discriminates against disabled voters by failing to provide an electronic option for casting ballots. The ruling supports advocacy groups seeking to mandate that election officials offer electronic ballot submission methods.

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Why It Matters

This ruling could force a change in how Wisconsin conducts elections, potentially requiring the state to implement electronic absentee ballot systems to ensure accessibility for voters with disabilities.

Key Facts

  • A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state's absentee voting process discriminates against disabled voters.
  • The ruling sides with advocacy groups who are pushing for electronic ballot casting options.
  • The current system relies on paper ballots for absentee voting.
  • The court's decision aims to force election officials to provide alternative electronic methods for casting ballots.

Who's Mentioned

personEverett Mitchell“Dane County Circuit Judge presiding over the case”organizationLeague of Women Voters“Plaintiff in the lawsuit”organizationDisability Rights Wisconsin“Plaintiff in the lawsuit”locationWisconsin“Jurisdiction where the ruling occurred.”organizationWisconsin Elections Commission“Defendant in the lawsuit”otherAmericans with Disabilities Act“Federal law cited as the basis for the lawsuit”organizationWisconsin Department of Justice“Representing the Wisconsin Elections Commission”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”