Wisconsin Election Official Failed to Count Nearly 200 Ballots | JQJO

A Wisconsin Elections Commission investigation revealed that Madison's former City Clerk, Maribeth Witzel-Behl, unlawfully failed to ensure nearly 200 absentee ballots were counted in the 2024 presidential election. The six-month probe, the first of its kind for the WEC, found Witzel-Behl neglected to act after discovering the uncounted ballots, even going on vacation. Her inaction, along with other procedural violations, undermined public confidence. Witzel-Behl has since resigned, and Madison has implemented new procedures to prevent future errors. The uncounted ballots did not affect election results.