WISCONSIN ELECTIONS | VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Feds can't compel Wisconsin to turn over sensitive voter data, judge rules KIMBERLY WETHAL May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 Updated Sep 4, 2026 × Top stories for May 21, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge has denied the federal government access to Wisconsin’s unredacted voting records and voters’ personal data.kAmx? 2 CF=:?8 5:D>:DD:?8 E96 7656C2= s6A2CE>6?E @7 yFDE:46’D =2HDF:E 282:?DE E96 (:D4@?D:? t=64E:@?D r@>>:DD:@? %9FCD52J[ yF586 y2>6D !6E6CD@? D2:5 E96 7656C2= 8@G6C?>6?E 4@F=5 ?@E FD6 E96 r:G:= #:89ED p4E @7 `he_[ H9:49 H2D 4C62E65 E@ 8F2C2?E66 E96 C:89E @7 q=24< A6@A=6 E@ G@E6[ E@ 7@C46 DE2E6D E@ 92?5 @G6C E96:C G@E6C 52E2]k^AmkAm!6E6CD@? 4@?4=F565 :? 9:D CF=:?8 E92E 2 DE2E6’D G@E6C C68:DEC2E:@? =:DED 2C6 ?@E 4@G6C65 F?56C E96 r:G:= #:89ED =2H[ @?=J C64@C5D 4C62E65 3J :?5:G:5F2= G@E6CD]k^Am kAm“r@?8C6DD 925 C62D@? 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Liberal law groups seek to intervene in Trump administration’s lawsuit over Wisconsin voter data Voting groups say the Trump administration’s efforts to create a national voter database will undermine future elections and create fuel for e…
Wisconsin Elections Commission denies Trump’s demand for personal voter info The U.S. DOJ’s request mirrors similar efforts in more than a dozen other states as the Trump administration seeks voter records ahead of the …
No regrets over opposing surplus deal despite strong public support for it, Tom Tiffany says “I never regret wanting to return all of a surplus to the taxpayers of Wisconsin,” the Hazelhurst Republican said.
No regrets over opposing surplus deal despite strong public support for it, Tom Tiffany says “I never regret wanting to return all of a surplus to the taxpayers of Wisconsin,” the Hazelhurst Republican said.
Voters should be able to vote again if absentee ballot delayed in mail, lawsuit argues The law unnecessarily punishes voters who have done everything right, the lawsuit argues.
Voters should be able to vote again if absentee ballot delayed in mail, lawsuit argues The law unnecessarily punishes voters who have done everything right, the lawsuit argues.
DOJ charges noncitizen living in Beloit with voting illegally If found guilty, the 25-year-old Mexican man who lives in Beloit could face a year in prison.
