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Judge Rules Paper Ballots Hurt Disabled Voters | Roanoke News

Judge Rules Paper Ballots Hurt Disabled Voters | Roanoke News

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A Wisconsin judge has ruled that the state’s paper-only absentee voting system unfairly disadvantages voters with disabilities, finding it fails to guarantee equal access and privacy under the ADA. While the judge didn’t mandate electronic ballots immediately—acknowledging the complexity and need for further legal review—the case is headed toward trial, likely delaying any change before November’s election. Disability advocates argue the current system creates unnecessary barriers, while Republican-controlled lawmakers resist shifting to digital options. With a key August 12 hearing looming, the court will soon decide whether electronic absentee voting can—or should—become a reality for disabled voters.

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