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.

A GOP talking point permeates the state, fanned by anti-immigrant rhetoric. It could be the pretext for election challenges.

Wausau’s mayor carted away his city’s drop box, triggering a clash with the city clerk and a criminal investigation.

The former independent candidate stumbled in his latest effort to steer his supporters to Donald Trump.

The U.S. Justice Department alleged the two towns violated federal law by not providing voting equipment to accommodate people with disabilities.

Clerks warn that it would create a burden and a sticky mess on Election Day. The state Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on the former candidate’s request..

After a setback in appeals court, the plaintiffs are taking their case directly to the state Supreme Court, where it could get tied up in complex issues.

The amendment would explicitly prohibit what some municipalities around the country allow: voting by noncitizens in local elections.

State law appears to make it nearly impossible for qualified nominees to get their names removed. One lawmaker wants to change that.

A mistake on a Douglas County ballot shows how mistakes can happen, and how errors aren’t easily forgiven in this political climate.

The Justice Department is threatening a lawsuit over lapses in the April election. One of the towns may not have had the machines in August, either.