Wisconsin’s Next Election Could Be Done by Mail

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Wisconsin’s Next Election Could Be Done by Mail

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin’s last election in April was certainly historical, but not for the reasons people would want it to be. With the pandemic in full swing, Wisconsin struggled with how to handle the election. While eligible and registered voters were encouraged to request an absentee ballot, the high demand caused a delay and []

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