Ballot Error Disenfranchises 700 Summit Voters in WI

An administrative error in Summit, Wisconsin, caused voters to receive the wrong ballots for the assembly primary, potentially disenfranchising about 700 voters. The error happened because the town was moved from the 73rd to the 74th Assembly District under new legislative maps, but the ballots did not reflect this change. The mistake means votes cast in the 73rd primary from Summit likely won't be counted, and Summit voters missed the chance to vote in the 74th primary. This incident has raised concerns about the oversight of new district boundaries and the implications for future elections. Meanwhile, State Rep. Melissa Ratcliff is set to join the Wisconsin Senate, winning the Democratic primary in the 16th District, which saw its boundaries redrawn as well. Voters across Wisconsin reported confusion and lack of awareness about the new district maps, highlighting the need for better communication and education on such changes.