Wisconsin election observers may have to keep their distance | Government | Erin McGroarty/The Cap Times
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reviewing proposed rules regarding election observers, a critical issue given the state’s potential role in the upcoming presidential election. Republican lawmakers previously sought to grant observers closer access to polling proceedings, but Governor Tony Evers vetoed the bill due to concerns about potential intimidation of election workers. The commission’s draft rules maintain the current distance regulations, prompting some criticism from Republicans and residents who argue that observers need to be closer to effectively monitor for fraud. However, others, like Eileen Newcomer from the League of Women Voters, support the draft rules, emphasizing the need to balance transparency with ensuring voters’ rights without intimidation. Read Article