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Judge Rules Absentee Voting Unfair to Disabled Voters | Charlotte News
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A Wisconsin judge has ruled that the state’s current absentee voting system unfairly disadvantages disabled voters by forcing them to mail in paper ballots, undermining their right to private, independent voting — a violation of ADA protections. While the judge didn’t mandate electronic voting outright (due to unresolved technical and security concerns), he upheld a limited version allowing some disabled voters to use digital ballots if they can’t mark paper ones alone. The ruling follows a 2024 lawsuit by disability advocates and the League of Women Voters, with Republicans in the legislature resisting change. A full trial date is set for August 12th, as courts weigh whether electronic voting can be implemented without disrupting election operations — and how many voters would actually benefit.
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