Stories tagged: "7th Circuit Court of Appeals"

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Voting Absentee Ballot Extension Back On in Wisconsin, Appeals Court Now Says

Ballots postmarked through Election Day will be counted if they arrive by Nov. 9. Clerks urge voters not to wait.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson September 30, 2020 4:09 pm CDT
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Elections Appeals Court Blocks Absentee Ballot Extension, for Now

Madison-based federal judge’s order allowing extra time won’t go into effect until further arguments are heard.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 28, 2020 12:41 pm CDT
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Elections Voting in Wisconsin: New Rules, New Limits

A June Appeals Court ruling—praised by the GOP, blasted by Dems—removed some ways to make voting easier.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren June 30, 2020 10:51 am CDT

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