Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2022

CONTACT: press@securedemocracyusa.org

Wisconsin Elections Prove Fair, Free, Safe and Secure as Polls Close & Process Continues

MADISON, Wis. – As most polling places begin to close across Wisconsin, Secure Democracy Foundation Director of Advocacy Evan Preston released the following statement on election administration:

“Wisconsin election administrators deserve our gratitude for their tireless work to ensure fair, free, safe, and secure elections. Now, with the polls closed, their work continues. It's essential that voters, candidates, and the media understand that administering elections involves a process governed by state laws and local procedures – and work continues well into election night and the days ahead.

"As initial unofficial results are posted to county websites across the state, it's critical that voters and the media avoid drawing conclusions before ballots cast early, by mail, and on Election Day are counted. As we speak, hardworking local and state election officials are making sure that every vote is counted, and efforts to derail that process – whether by casting doubt over particular voting methods or through premature declarations of victory – should be roundly rejected. Right now, election officials must be able to do their job without fear, intimidation, or political interference."

In the face of unprecedented challenges to elections and election officials alike, a recent report from Secure Democracy Foundation details the laws, practices, and processes that govern the post-election period in key states, including Wisconsin.

The report, Opening the Curtain: A Multistate Look at the Laws that Govern Verification, Counting, Canvassing, & the Certification of Votes, walks through the crucial steps to the election process that come after a voter casts their ballot. The report is designed as a go-to resource for reporters who plan to cover the post-election period. A timeline summary for Wisconsin is available in English and in Spanish.

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