Judge finds Wisconsin absentee voting discriminates against disabled voters

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What did the Wisconsin judge rule about absentee ballots?

Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell ruled Wisconsin’s paper-only absentee ballots discriminate against disabled voters by denying them the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently. The decision does not order electronic ballots but sets the stage for a future trial.

Who brought the lawsuit against Wisconsin’s absentee voting system?

The lawsuit was filed in 2024 by Disability Rights Wisconsin, the League of Women Voters, and four disabled voters. They argued the lack of an electronic voting option violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and their right to independence and privacy.

Will electronic absentee ballots be available for the November 2026 election?

No. Judge Everett Mitchell declined to order electronic ballots, and a trial is unlikely to be resolved before the November 2026 election. A hearing is scheduled for 12 August 2026 to set a potential trial date.

Which voters in Wisconsin currently receive electronic absentee ballots?

Wisconsin currently allows electronic absentee ballots only for military and overseas voters. The judge’s ruling does not extend this option to disabled voters, though he previously suggested voters who self-certify they cannot mark paper ballots could request electronic ones.