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MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A Dane County judge could rule on whether or not disabled voters may cast absentee ballots electronically from home in this November’s election.
Assistant Attorney General Karla Keckhaver on Monday argued against allowing that.
“If this Court were to change absentee voting procedures now, it would disrupt the election that is going to be happening,” said Keckhaver. “In just two months they’ll start absentee voting for November, and would cause confusion to clerks and voters with potentially serious consequences.”
Disability Rights Wisconsin, the League of Women Voters and four people with disabilities filed a lawsuit in April.
Jared Grubow is an attorney for the plaintiffs.
“The request that we’re making would alleviate confusion,” said Grubow. “It would make clear who’s allowed to do this, and exactly how to do it. WAEC has the capabilities and has done so in the past of providing guidance and getting guidance to clerks.”
Just prior to Monday’s hearing, the plaintiffs asked that the change apply only during the November election for voters who can’t independently read or mark a paper ballot.
Judge Everett Mitchell is expected to issue a ruling this week.
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