Alexander Shur

Alexander Shur

Reporter, Votebeat Wisconsin

Alexander Shur previously covered politics, policy, and the fallout of the 2020 presidential election for the Wisconsin State Journal. Prior to that he covered the criminal justice system for the Jackson Hole News & Guide, where he investigated the impact of voting laws on people with felonies and how the criminal justice system treats people with mental illnesses. He is originally from Michigan, and has degrees from Northern Michigan University and Northwestern University.

The agency says the judge’s ruling creates new verification requirements that can’t be met before the February deadline. It’s seeking a stay pending appeal.

The order doesn’t specify how state agencies should handle the task, but sets a target for completion: the next election, in February.

The proposal would also require counties to perform risk-limiting audits of results.

The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of the 193 residents whose votes went uncounted.

GOP lawmakers hope to unite on a proposal that would speed up election results and reduce opportunities for misinformation.

Lydia McComas previously managed voter engagement for Minnesota’s Hennepin County. She’ll have to ensure compliance with corrective measures that the Wisconsin Elections Commission has ordered.

State commission gives the city specific steps to follow, rejecting pushback from the interim city clerk. The former clerk’s cookie party played a role in the vote.

Internet-linked systems raise security concerns, but experts say the risk isn’t so great.

Wisconsin Elections Commission’s investigative report says she knew about the first batch of uncounted ballots on Nov. 12. She didn’t notify the commission until Dec. 18.