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Wisconsin Supreme Court's Liberal Majority Overturns Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes in 4-3 Vote Ahead of November Elections

Jul 5, 2024, 01:36 PM

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned a previous ban on the use of ballot drop boxes, allowing voters to return absentee ballots through these means. This decision, made by the court's new liberal majority in a divided 4-3 vote, reverses a ruling from two years ago that had outlawed the practice. The ruling comes ahead of the November elections, marking a significant change in the state's election procedures. The decision allows for the expanded use of unmanned ballot drop boxes.