MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Clerks in Wisconsin would be allowed to start processing absentee ballots a day before Election Day, under a bill being considered at the Capitol.
Assembly Elections Committee chair, Representative Scott Krug of Nekoosa, said it would help to prevent claims of election fraud.
“This is the one. The one fashion that we can address this issue that’s going to get through the Assembly, that can get through the Senate and get signed by the governor. That can also safely, accurately, swiftly report results and restore confidence in our elections,” said Krug.
Election officials could not start counting the votes early under this proposal, but could perform certain checks to ensure the ballots are ready to be counted on Election Day.
