Capitol Buzz
October 8, 2020
Federal Court of Appeals Stay Judge's Order Extending Deadline for Absentee Ballots
Earlier today, the federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order staying U.S. District Court Judge Conley's September 21 decision extending the deadline for the receipt of mailed ballots in Wisconsin from November 3 (Election Day) to November 9, provided that the ballots are postmarked on or before November 3. As a result of the stay, the state's statutory deadline of 8 p.m. Election Day for absentee ballots to be returned remains in effect.

It is anticipated that the Democratic National Committee will appeal this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Read the 7th Circuit's order, here.
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League Hosting Membership Zoom Call on Election Issues October 16 -- Wisconsin Elections Commission Staff to Answer Questions
League members are invited to participate in a Zoom call at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 16, focusing on election issues. Wisconsin Elections Commission staff will be on hand to answer your election related questions, including:

  • How to deal with potential election observers showing up at the polls in response to the President's call to watch the election process;.
  • Counting absentee ballots as quickly and efficiently as possible on election day.
  • Finding sufficient number of poll workers for election day.
  • Keeping voters, poll workers, and city staff safe from COVID-19 on election day.

Call in information for participating in the elections roundtable is posted below:

Time: Oct 16, 2020 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 841 1530 6069
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