MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy responded to the decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Thursday to proceed with an investigation into why 193 absentee ballots from the Madison were not counted during the November election and whether the city clerk failed to comply with the law. WEC commissioners voted 6-0 to approve the investigation, which will be undertaken by WEC staff.
“This decision by WEC to investigate vote counting abnormalities in Madison is important, but this is just one of many examples of problems in recent years that have undermined confidence in our elections,” MacIver Institute CEO Annette Olson said. “After helping secure the passage of the Only Citizens Vote constitutional amendment last year, the MacIver Institute will continue to play a leading role as a watchdog to bring transparency and honesty to our elections.”
“Every ballot matters because every voter matters, and concerns about vote count irregularities in Madison must be addressed on behalf of all its voters and indeed, on behalf of all Wisconsin voters,” said Kerri Toloczko, executive vice president of the Election Integrity Network. “At EIN, we are encouraged that WEC has taken this issue so seriously, and expect the Commission will address any abnormalities with both the seriousness and transparency that the issue demands. We are grateful to our election integrity partners at the MacIver Institute as it continues to ensure that any election administration issues are uncovered and investigated to promote accurate elections in the Badger State, and confidence in the results.”
The MacIver Institute is a leading Wisconsin-based think tank that promotes free markets, individual freedom and responsible government. Keep up with MacIver’s commentary and research at MacIverInstitute.com. To schedule an interview with a member of the MacIver staff, email info@maciverinstitute.
