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Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can get help with ballots

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U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson cites the federal Voting Rights Act. Federal law generally takes precedence over state laws under the Constitution. Wisconsin Supreme Court in July outlawed absentee ballot drop boxes. The decision did not explicitly address voter assistance for returning ballots by mail.

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Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can get help with ballots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters with disabilities can get help returning their ballots, a federal judge said Wednesday, citing a federal law that trumps a recent state Supreme Court ruling and state laws that suggest otherwise.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can get help with ballots

A federal judge says Wisconsin voters with disabilities can get help returning their ballots

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can get help with ballots

A federal judge says Wisconsin voters with disabilities can get help returning their ballots

2 years ago

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The Hill

Federal court blocks ruling limiting voting accessibility for people with disabilities

A Wisconsin federal court on Wednesday blocked a state elections rule that would have forced voters with disabilities to cast their own ballots. U.S. District Judge James Peterson with the Western …

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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UPI

Federal judge: Wisconsin disabled voters can get others to help deliver ballots

A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled Wednesday that Wisconsin voters with disabilities have the right to get the help of others to either mail ballots or deliver them to a clerk.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Star Tribune

Judge: Disabled Wisconsin voters can get help with ballots

Wisconsin voters with disabilities can get help returning their ballots, a federal judge said Wednesday, citing a federal law that trumps a recent state Supreme Court ruling and state laws that suggest otherwise.

2 years ago·Minneapolis, United States

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