Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinstates Ballot Drop Boxes in 4-3 Decision Ahead of November Elections

Jul 5, 2024, 05:26 PM

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned its previous ban on ballot drop boxes in a 4-3 decision. This ruling, made by the court's new liberal majority, allows the use of unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes across the state ahead of the November elections. The decision reverses a ruling from two years ago by the court's conservative majority, which had outlawed the practice. The reinstatement of ballot drop boxes is expected to have significant implications for the upcoming presidential race, as Wisconsin is a key swing state. The ruling was celebrated by voting rights advocates, including Priorities USA, and comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure free and fair elections in the state. At least 29 other states allow for absentee ballot drop boxes, according to the U.S. Vote Foundation.