US EditionBlistering Report on Uncounted Madison Ballots Cites 'Complete Lack of Leadership' in City Clerk's Office
DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 9 – An investigation found 193 absentee ballots uncounted due to administrative failures, though the missing votes did not affect election results, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
- The Wisconsin Elections Commission will hold a vote on July 17 to determine whether to approve the findings regarding 193 absentee ballots that were not counted in Madison's November 2024 election.
- The ballots were uncounted due to procedural failures and a lack of leadership by Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl, who resigned in April after being placed on leave.
- The investigation found no evidence that courier bags with the ballots were delivered to wards, and Witzel-Behl and staff failed to notify necessary parties or take action after discovering the ballots.
- The report found that Witzel-Behl violated five election laws, leading to nearly 200 valid ballots not being counted, and described this failure as a total neglect of her duties as city clerk.
- City officials, led by Acting Clerk Michael Haas, are reviewing the report and have implemented safeguards for future elections, while the commission may issue statewide guidance to prevent similar errors.
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MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has completed its investigation into the City of Madison Clerk's Office after nearly 200 ballots went uncounted during last November's election.
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