A Dane County Circuit judge ruled on July 30, 2026, that Wisconsin voters are not permitted to request new ballots for the Democratic primary in the governor’s race. This decision follows a series of candidates withdrawing from or reentering the race in the final weeks. The ruling concluded a lawsuit filed by the state’s Democratic Party against the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Voters Cannot Request New Ballots for Democratic Primary
A Dane County Circuit judge has ruled that Wisconsin voters cannot request new ballots for the Democratic primary in the governor's race. This decision comes after several candidates changed their status in the race and concludes a lawsuit by the state's Democratic Party against the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
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Judge rules Wisconsin voters can’t recast ballots after governor race shake-up
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