Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
A Wisconsin judge ruled that voters who returned absentee ballots for the state's primary election cannot get a new one.
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A judge in Wisconsin made a decision about absentee ballots. Voters who already sent in their absentee ballots for the state's primary election cannot get a new one. This means they cannot change their vote.
Why it matters
This decision affects voters in Wisconsin who may have made a mistake on their absentee ballot. They will not be able to fix it.
- What is an absentee ballot?
- An absentee ballot is a vote that a person sends in by mail instead of voting in person.
- What is a primary election?
- A primary election is a vote to choose the candidates for a bigger election.
- Why can't voters get a new absentee ballot?
- Because a judge in Wisconsin said it's not allowed after the ballot has been sent in.
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Voters who sent in absentee ballots cannot get a new one.
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