A group of voting rights organizations in Wisconsin are calling for an investigation into suspicious text messages that were sent out to residents in the days leading up to the November election. The messages, which warned recipients that their voter registration may be invalid and directed them to call a number to rectify the issue, have raised concerns about potential voter suppression tactics.
The groups, including the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, are urging state officials to look into the source of the messages and determine if any laws were broken. They argue that the texts may have been designed to confuse and discourage voters from participating in the election.
According to reports, the messages were sent out to residents in predominantly Democratic areas of the state, raising suspicions that they may have been part of a coordinated effort to suppress voter turnout. The text messages also included inaccurate information about voter registration requirements, further fueling concerns about their intent.
State election officials have confirmed that they are looking into the matter and have urged residents to verify their registration status through official channels. They have also emphasized that any attempts to mislead or deceive voters will not be tolerated.
The voting rights groups are urging anyone who received the suspicious text messages to report them to the authorities and to be vigilant about misinformation in the lead up to future elections. They are also calling for increased protections to safeguard the integrity of the voting process and ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot.
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