Evers encourages absentee, early voting due to coronavirus
Evers said moving the state’s April 7 spring election and presidential primary currently isn’t on the table. The state Elections Commission said last week it doesn’t have the authority to change those dates, which are set in statutes. Several political operatives have been calling on social media for a delay, noting voters are likely to stay away from the polls due to concerns over contracting the disease. What’s more, they’ve pointed out a large share of poll workers are elderly, one of the most vulnerable populations. “We are encouraging people all across the state to avail themselves to absentee balloting