Wisconsin Amends Constitution to Restrict Election Funding and Official Tasks
Voters in Wisconsin have passed two amendments aimed at changing how elections are funded and who can perform election-related tasks, sparking concerns over potential legal challenges and impacts on election administration.
- Two amendments passed in Wisconsin restrict the use of private grants for election administration and specify that only officials designated by law can conduct election tasks.
- The amendments stem from Republican scrutiny over 'Zuckerbucks,' grants funded by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to assist clerks during the pandemic.
- Critics worry the vague language of the amendments could lead to lawsuits and complicate election administration, particularly regarding who is considered an election official.
- Milwaukee has already received grants for voting equipment which will be spent before the amendments take effect, raising questions about future funding for election needs.
- Voting rights advocates express concern that the amendments could subvert elections by limiting the roles of non-officials crucial to ensuring smooth elections.
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