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In evenly split Wisconsin, partisan divides may only grow
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Close elections may become more common in Wisconsin, fueling participation but also more political divisiveness
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Wisconsin caucuses pose thorny safety issues during pandemic
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Some towns and villages require residents to choose local candidates in January gatherings. Do these caucuses violate disability and voting rights?
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Wisconsin GOP lawmakers call for tighter voting rules; Dems call election hearing a ‘sham’
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Republicans called for changes to election law and made broad allegations of fraud and misconduct but offered little proof.
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Could lawmakers ‘mess’ with Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes? Possibly.
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Experts say pro-Trump lawmakers could try to overturn voters’ will and send an alternate set of electors, but the Democratic governor could block the effort
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Trump Wisconsin recount seeks to throw out tens of thousands of votes in Democratic strongholds
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The president’s team wants to toss 170,000 in-person absentee ballots in Dane and Milwaukee counties; experts call the effort a long shot.
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‘Proud of my city’: Turnout down, but Milwaukee’s Black voters leapt hurdles to vote
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Despite smaller turnout, activists see hopeful signs of determination as voters cast ballots amid a pandemic and barriers to get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Masks, poll watchers, pandemic: Wisconsin prepares for Election Day
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Election officials say they expect a smooth day of voting Tuesday, but they remain on the lookout for disruptions and intimidation.