Staff Reports
In Wisconsin, voters are keeping a close eye on the upcoming presidential election, with many polls showing former President Donald Trump leading slightly over President Joe Biden. This swing state’s importance has increased after Wisconsin’s Supreme Court agreed to take on a case involving mobile voting sites.
The case revolves around the use of vans to collect absentee ballots, a practice that started in Racine during the 2022 midterm elections. These vans were funded by a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, supported by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty raised concerns about the legality of using these vans and filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Despite the dismissal of their complaint, the institute pursued a lawsuit against Racine City Clerk Tara McMenamin.
Racine County Circuit Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz ruled against the use of vans for collecting absentee ballots, stating that there is no provision in the law allowing for such practices. This decision was welcomed by the institute, emphasizing the importance of ensuring election security and fairness.
However, the city clerk and the Democratic National Committee appealed to the state Supreme Court for an immediate review of the case. The Court agreed to review the case, a move that drew objections from conservative members who believe the case has not been thoroughly examined.
This development has sparked criticism from Chief Justice Annette Ziegler, who accused liberal colleagues of trying to sway the election outcome in favor of Democratic candidates. This case highlights the ongoing struggle to maintain election integrity and fairness in the face of partisan influences.
