Racine alder’s request for Feb. 20 primary absentee voter list echoes nationwide voter suppression concerns

Racine alder’s request for Feb. 20 primary absentee voter list echoes nationwide voter suppression concerns

A request from Racine Alder Sandy Weidner for a list of voters who received absentee ballots ahead of the Feb. 17, 2026, primary election is raising questions that echo a national pattern of voter scrutiny efforts critics say can suppress or intimidate voters. According to a report by Reuters, election officials have been “flooded” with sprawling public‑records requests from activists seeking detailed election information. Kim Wyman, former head…