Elections Commission moving forward with congressional maps state Supreme Court approved

The state Elections Commission says it is moving forward with congressional maps the Wisconsin Supreme Court approved while the agency awaits word on what legislative lines will be in place this fall.
The commission on Monday sent a communication to clerks that the maps will be implemented in the WisVote system by Thursday before candidates can begin circulating nomination papers on Friday.
The co...

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