Wisconsin Governor Challenges Absentee Ballot Drop Box Restrictions

Gov. Tony Evers appeals to the state's Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a 2022 ruling amid the presidential primary.

Gov. Tony Evers has urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn a 2022 ruling that restricts absentee ballot drop boxes to election clerks' offices.
Evers' appeal coincides with Wisconsin's presidential primary, highlighting the significance of the case in a crucial battleground state.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, now with a liberal majority, has agreed to revisit the case, with oral arguments scheduled for May 13.
Drop boxes surged in popularity during the 2020 pandemic, with over 500 set up across Wisconsin, including in heavily Democratic cities like Madison and Milwaukee.
At least 29 other states allow for absentee ballot drop boxes in locations other than election offices, underscoring a broader acceptance of the practice.