Wisconsin Election ‘Loophole’ Could Allow 142,000 To Vote This Fall Without An ID
SUMMARY
A loophole in Wisconsin's voter ID law may allow up to 142,000 voters to cast absentee ballots without providing identification this fall, raising concerns over election integrity. Wisconsin’s “Indefinitely Confined” status, originally intended for individuals unable to vote in person due to illness or disability, surged during the 2020 election amid COVID-19 restrictions. A new report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty highlights how voters can claim this status without needing proof, bypassing voter ID requirements. Critics argue this system is vulnerable to abuse, particularly in close elections, as Wisconsin was a battleground in 2020, with Joe Biden winning by just 21,000 votes. Republican lawmakers have introduced measures to tighten these requirements, but Governor Tony Evers has vetoed attempts to reform the law, fueling further concerns ahead of the 2024 election.
