MADISON, WI (WTAQ) — Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a number of bills that would have placed limits on absentee voting in the state.
The governor vetoed a package of legislation that included limits on ballot collection and rules around how municipalities can conduct voter registration events.
BREAKING: I just vetoed several bills that would’ve made it harder for Wisconsinites to cast their ballots.
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— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) August 10, 2021
Republicans say the bills would have strengthened the state’s election integrity and provided transparency.
Legislative republicans don’t have the votes needed to override the veto.
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