Wisconsin election officials in Madison are investigating nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots from the November election. The ballots, which didn’t affect any results, were discovered well after the election results were certified, leading to criticism of Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl for not acting promptly. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to depose city workers, including Witzel-Behl, to determine if any laws were violated or discretion was abused.
Chair Ann Jacobs expressed shock at the timeline and lack of leadership, while Don Millis called it a “travesty” that the ballots weren’t counted. The commission also called for clerks statewide to be vigilant in the upcoming election to avoid similar issues. Investigators found gaps in election protocols, such as absent procedures to confirm the number of received and counted absentee ballots.
Meanwhile, four Madison voters who filed claims for compensation from the city and county are preparing to potentially initiate a lawsuit over the uncounted ballots. The commission plans to push for changes in election policies after gathering more information from the investigation.
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