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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Wisconsin GOP Leader Faces Second Recall After Clashing with Trump

Supporters of former President Donald Trump have submitted over 9,000 signatures in a second attempt to force a recall election of Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who angered Trump by refusing to impeach the state's top elections official. The Wisconsin Elections Commission must verify if there are enough valid signatures to trigger the recall. Vos has criticized the effort, alleging election fraud, and has 10 days to challenge the signatures. If validated, a recall election could be scheduled for August, just before the regular fall primary.

via The Associated Press|

#donald-trump #politics #recall-election

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Michael Gableman Provides Legal Support for Ousting Robin Vos"

Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, who previously led a review of the 2020 election, is now representing a group seeking to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The group's first recall effort was rejected due to a lack of valid signatures, and they are now making a second attempt. Gableman accused the first recall effort of being "sabotaged" and suggested potential involvement by Vos, without providing evidence. The recall organizers have been accused of employing circulators who forged signatures, and the Racine County District Attorney is investigating nearly 30 complaints of forged signatures. Vos, who hired Gableman to review the 2020 election, did not immediately respond to the accusations.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#2020-election #michael-gableman #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Dean Phillips' Placement on Presidential Primary Ballot"

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered state elections officials to include U.S. Rep Dean Phillips on the state’s Democratic presidential primary ballot, ruling that Democrats on a bipartisan presidential selection committee should have at least discussed his inclusion. This means President Joe Biden will have Phillips as a challenger on the April 2 ballot. Phillips, who represents neighboring Minnesota in Congress, filed a lawsuit after being left off the ballot, arguing that he met the test in Wisconsin law for gaining ballot access. The court found that the committee failed to properly exercise any discretion and ordered Phillips to be included on the ballot.

via The Associated Press|

#ballot-access #dean-phillips #democratic-presidential-primary

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Wisconsin Supreme Court Halts Presidential Ballot Pending Phillips Case Review"

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered a pause on transmitting the presidential primary ballot to county clerks while it considers Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' attempt to be added as a candidate. Phillips had requested intervention after his name was not included on the ballot by the state Democratic leaders, leaving President Joe Biden as the only Democrat on the ballot. The court's order directs the Wisconsin Elections Commission not to transmit the ballot until further notice, as it weighs arguments from Phillips, the elections commission, and the presidential selection committee. Attorneys representing the elections commission and the presidential selection committee have argued that Phillips' challenge came too late, as ballots need to be mailed to military and overseas voters by Feb. 15.

via The Associated Press|

#dean-phillips #democratic-candidate #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Wisconsin Supreme Court Intervenes in Dean Phillips' Democratic Dispute"

Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, claiming that he has been unlawfully left off the state's April 2 primary ballot. The court has asked the state elections board to respond to Phillips's claims by Wednesday. Phillips's campaign alleges that the state Democratic Party forced him to spend $300,000 to collect signatures through a separate process to acquire ballot access. The campaign of author Marianne Williamson has also complained about being left off state ballots. Phillips, the only elected Democrat challenging Biden for the nomination, finished with about 20 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire Democratic primary and plans to continue his primary campaign in South Carolina and Michigan.

via The Washington Post|

#ballot-access #dean-phillips #democratic-primary

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Wisconsin Senate Republicans Reject Majority of Evers' Appointees

Senate Republicans in Wisconsin voted to reject eight appointments made by Governor Tony Evers, including the Democratic governor's pick for the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission and four members of the state's natural resources policy board. The rejections are seen as significant since they involve firing a majority of the environmental board. Governor Evers expressed disappointment with the Republicans' actions and announced new appointees to replace those rejected.

via Madison.com|

#appointments #natural-resources-board #politics

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Wisconsin GOP's Failed Attempt to Oust Top Elections Official

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have voted to fire a second top election official, Joseph Czarnezki, after he joined Democratic commissioners in abstaining from a vote to reappoint Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe. This move is part of the GOP-controlled Legislature's efforts to overhaul the state's election system, which has faced scrutiny since former President Donald Trump's baseless claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. Democratic Governor Tony Evers criticized the decision, calling it an attack on democracy, while Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu argued that Czarnezki violated the law by refusing to promptly appoint an election administrator.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#election-system #politics #republican-lawmakers