Gov. Tony Evers in a press release today issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, which reversed its previous decision and allows absentee ballot drop boxes.
“At the very heart of our democracy is the fundamental freedom to vote, and drop box voting is a safe and secure way to help make sure every eligible Wisconsinite is able to cast their ballot. Across our country, election officials have chosen to use drop boxes to ensure that all eligible voters can freely cast their ballots, all while keeping ballots safe and secure.
“Today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court decision affirms what voting rights advocates, local elections officials, and countless others have argued all along: drop box voting is safe, secure, and legal, and local clerks and election administrators should be empowered at the local level to make decisions that make sense for their local communities,” he added. “This is a victory for our democracy, and we’re going to keep fighting to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot safely, securely, and as easily as possible to make sure their voices are heard.”
