MADISON, WIS. – Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Senate passing a resolution on the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator.
“Tonight, I voted for this resolution to retain the senate’s ‘advice and consent’ authority,” said Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara. “This resolution sends a message that we take our constitutional duty seriously.”
Senate Resolution 3 considers Administrator Wolfe of the Wisconsin Elections Commission re-nominated for appointment following a 3-0 vote of the commission, with 3 commissioners abstaining.
“With this resolution, we are beginning to reclaim our role as senators to ultimately approve or vote down appointments,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “As I have with every other appointment we’ve voted on this session, I look forward to considering Administrator Wolfe’s appointment as a part of our job.”