Wisconsin Officials Discover Nearly 200 Uncounted Absentee Ballots

In a recent discovery, nearly 200 absentee ballots in Wisconsin were left uncounted following the November 2024 election. The ballots, found during post-election checks, were not part of the final tally but highlight a potential issue with the state’s election process that could have had serious consequences.

The missing ballots were found by the City of Madison Clerk’s Office, which reported the oversight to the state election board on December 20. The ballots, sealed in containers, were located during routine post-election reconciliation efforts. Although election officials confirmed that the oversight did not alter the results, the incident raised alarms about the reliability of the voting system.

The Clerk’s Office has already committed to making changes to prevent similar mistakes. New procedures will be put in place to track absentee ballot envelope seal numbers and ensure that every vote is verified on Election Day. The changes are aimed at reinforcing confidence in the election process and ensuring that each valid vote is counted.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, a Democrat, expressed her disappointment over the incident. She emphasized that the oversight did not meet the high standards expected by voters in the city. In response, her office pledged to conduct a full review of the city’s election policies and make the necessary corrections to ensure the integrity of future elections.

President Donald Trump’s calls for election reform were echoed by many across the country in the aftermath of the 2020 election. While no widespread fraud was found, incidents like this only deepen concerns about the security and transparency of the voting process.

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