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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Wisconsin Senate Fires Top Elections Official, Sparking Legal Battle

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to remove Meagan Wolfe, the state's top elections administrator, setting the stage for a legal battle over who will oversee voting in the crucial swing state. Supporters of Donald Trump have criticized Wisconsin's voting policies during the pandemic for his loss in the 2020 election. Despite the vote, Wolfe is likely to stay on as the administrator of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission, as Democrats argue that the Senate's actions are not legitimate. The move comes amidst broader uncertainty in Wisconsin over who will set the rules for the 2024 election, with GOP legislative leaders considering the impeachment of a liberal justice on the state Supreme Court.

via CNN|

#elections #legal-dispute #meagan-wolfe

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Denialists Tighten Grip: Wisconsin Republicans Vote to Fire Top Election Official"

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled state senate voted to fire Meagan Wolfe, the state's top elections official, in a party-line vote. Legal experts and the Wisconsin attorney general have disputed the move, which is likely to be determined in court. Wolfe's removal highlights the influence of election deniers and right-wing conspiracy theorists in Wisconsin politics. Republicans have criticized Wolfe for pandemic-related policies and alleged mishandling of the 2020 election. Democrats argue that the vote delegitimizes genuine election concerns in favor of falsehoods and conspiracy theories. Elections officials worry that the ongoing proceedings will fuel more misinformation and negatively impact their work.

via The Guardian US|

#election-denial #elections #meagan-wolfe

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Bipartisan Election Official Faces Ouster Despite Support"

Wisconsin Republicans are seeking to remove Meagan Wolfe, the nonpartisan administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, ahead of the upcoming presidential primary, sparking concerns about the integrity of future elections. Democrats argue that Republicans are targeting Wolfe in retaliation for decisions made by the commission in 2020. The dispute highlights the lingering impact of election misinformation in the swing state, with former President Donald Trump potentially on the ticket again in 2024. The fight over Wolfe's position is likely to end up in court, as Democrats argue that legislative Republicans lack the authority to vote on her removal.

via POLITICO|

#election-misinformation #elections #gop