Wisconsin’s Republicans went to extremes in gerrymandering the state. Now they’re scrambling to protect that power.
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Wisconsin’s Republicans Went to Extremes in Gerrymandering. Now They’re Scrambling to Protect That Power. <[link removed]> Heavily redrawn election districts in the battleground state gave Republicans firm control of the legislature — and the leeway to move aggressively against officials and judges they perceive as threats. by Megan O’Matz
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Bullied by Her Own Party, a Wisconsin Election Official’s GOP Roots Mean Nothing in Volatile New Climate <[link removed]> In the face of repeated calls to back Donald Trump's bogus claims that the 2020 election was stolen, Marge Bostelmann of the Wisconsin Elections Commission remains resolute: “I’m a Republican who stands up for the truth and not for a lie.” by Megan O’Matz and Mariam Elba <[link removed]>
Wisconsin Republicans Sowed Distrust Over Elections. Now They May Push Out the State’s Top Election Official. <[link removed]> The fate of Wisconsin election administrator Meagan Wolfe is a stark reminder that even though courts and voters across the country have rejected election denialism, it remains a factor in this key battleground state. by Megan O’Matz <[link removed]>
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