EDITORIAL OUR VIEW: Wisconsin gets a 10 for secure elections — just ask your local municipal clerk Wisconsin State Journal editorial board Mar 17, 2024 Mar 17, 2024 Updated Apr 22, 2026 × The Wisconsin State Journal's longest-serving community member on its editorial board introduces himself. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Anybody worried about the security of Wisconsin’s elections should talk to their local municipal clerk.kAm%92E 8@6D 7@C @C5:?2CJ 4:E:K6?D 2D H6== 2D DE2E6 2?5 7656C2= =2H>2<6CD — 6DA64:2==J E9@D6 DAC625:?8 =:6D 23@FE 7C2F5]k^AmkAm{@42= 4=6C<D[ D@>6 @7 H9@> 92G6 CF? 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