Executive Summary
- Wisconsin municipal clerks have referred 46 cases of suspected election irregularities from the 2024 election to district attorneys.
- The alleged issues include potential double voting and procedural irregularities with absentee ballots.
- Officials note that the referrals are for investigation and represent a small fraction of the total ballots cast.
- Each case will be reviewed by prosecutors to determine if charges are warranted.
Municipal clerks across Wisconsin have referred 46 cases of suspected election irregularities and potential fraud to local district attorneys for investigation following the 2024 presidential election. The referrals, compiled by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), represent a fraction of the millions of ballots cast statewide but are a standard part of the post-election review process designed to ensure electoral integrity.
The cases stem from various municipalities and cover a range of alleged issues. According to officials, these include instances of individuals potentially voting twice, felons casting ballots while ineligible, or irregularities related to absentee ballot procedures. Each referral contains documentation from local clerks detailing the reasons for suspicion, which will now be reviewed by prosecutors to determine if further action is warranted.
Election officials have emphasized that these are referrals for investigation, not confirmed instances of widespread fraud. The number of cases is consistent with previous election cycles and represents a very small percentage of the total votes. The WEC’s role is to track these referrals and provide support to the local clerks and district attorneys who handle the investigations and any potential prosecutions.
The referrals will now undergo a legal review process by the respective district attorneys’ offices. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and a referral does not constitute a formal charge.