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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.

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Wisconsinites with disabilities demand a better way to vote at home

FROM Votebeat Wisconsin

Wisconsinites with disabilities demand a better way to vote at home

They’re suing for the right to cast absentee ballots electronically, but security concerns stand in the way.

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| April 17

Milwaukee’s top election official works to build trust after slip-up led to false allegations

FROM Votebeat Wisconsin

Milwaukee’s top election official works to build trust after slip-up led to false allegations

Claire Woodall runs through a 26-point checklist to ensure that ballots are handled correctly, and the public has a chance to watch what happens.

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| April 5

Wisconsin ballot proposals on election administration are murky on the details

FROM Votebeat Wisconsin

Wisconsin ballot proposals on election administration are murky on the details

Who would be allowed to transport ballots, fix machines, or help set up polling places? Clerks struggle for answers.

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Jack Kelly, Wisconsin Watch

| March 29