2020 Ballot Photo Mislabeled in 2024 Election
Mislabeled image causes confusion for Wisconsin voters
A 2020 ballot photo was mislabeled as a 2024 election ballot in Wisconsin, causing confusion for voters. As of March 1, 2023, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) announced that all absentee ballots mailed out to voters contained the wrong photo. It is the latest in a string of election issues in the state, following the 2020 election in which Donald Trump sought to overturn the results. The mislabeled image was of a 2020 ballot for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The image was placed on the cover of absentee ballots that were mailed to voters for the 2024 election. The error was discovered by a voter who contacted the WEC.The WEC has apologized for the error and said it is working to correct the problem. The commission said it will send out corrected absentee ballots to voters who have already received the mislabeled ballots. Voters who have not yet received their absentee ballots will receive the correct ballot.
What caused the error?
The WEC is still investigating what caused the error. However, the commission said it believes the error was caused by a human mistake. The commission said it is taking steps to prevent similar errors from happening in the future.The mislabeled ballot photo is the latest in a string of election issues in Wisconsin. In the 2020 election, Trump sought to overturn the results of the election in the state. Trump made baseless claims of widespread voter fraud and pressured state officials to change the results of the election. The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Trump's claims, and he eventually conceded the election.
What should voters do if they receive a mislabeled ballot?
Voters who receive a mislabeled ballot should contact their local election officials. The election officials will be able to provide voters with a corrected ballot. Voters can also contact the WEC at (608) 261-2028.The WEC is urging voters to be patient as the commission works to correct the error. The commission said it is committed to ensuring that all Wisconsin voters have the opportunity to vote in the 2024 election.
