DPW Statement on Federal Court Decision |
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties |
Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Courtney Beyer |
Friday, 03 April 2020 10:43 |
https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voterid_hand-s5.jpgCourt order extends time to request an absentee ballot through Friday, April 3 and relaxes witness certification requirement. Absentee ballots now must returned by April 13 at 4:00 PM. MADISON - The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on U.S. District Court Judge William Conley's ruling on DPW's suit to lower barriers to the April 7 election: “Today’s ruling is a victory for voters, for public health, and for democracy itself. Every voter must count, even during crises, and this ruling gives voters critical time to vote safely by mail. It remains appalling that Republican legislators refused to do their job and address this issue themselves, and other issues remain. But because of today’s decision, thousands of Wisconsin voters who feared they would be silenced will now have a voice.” Judge Conley's ruling makes the following changes:
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