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Judge Bars Spoiling Returned Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin

7/30/2026

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U.S. District Judge David Conway ruled on July 29, 2026 that Wisconsin law bars spoiling a returned absentee ballot.
The decision upholds the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s July 9, 2026 guidance that clerks may not issue new ballots after a return.
Democratic attorneys, including Eduardo Castro, warned the ruling could disenfranchise voters who cannot change their vote.

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U.S. District Judge David Conway ruled on July 29, 2026 that Wisconsin law bars spoiling a returned absentee ballot.
The decision upholds the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s July 9, 2026 guidance that clerks may not issue new ballots after a return.
Democratic attorneys, including Eduardo Castro, warned the ruling could disenfranchise voters who cannot change their vote.