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193 Uncounted Ballots Raise Election Integrity Concerns in Wisconsin

7/10/2025

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A troubling investigation uncovered that 193 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison, Wisconsin, following the 2024 election, sparking fears over election integrity. The Wisconsin Elections Commission slammed former City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl for serious procedural missteps and security lapses, casting a shadow over public trust in the electoral system, despite the ballots not affecting the final results.

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A troubling investigation uncovered that 193 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison, Wisconsin, following the 2024 election, sparking fears over election integrity. The Wisconsin Elections Commission slammed former City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl for serious procedural missteps and security lapses, casting a shadow over public trust in the electoral system, despite the ballots not affecting the final results.