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Trump supporters trying to recall Wisconsin GOP leader failed, elections review concludes
Madison, Wis. – The effort by supporters of former President Donald Trump to recall Wisconsin’s top elected Republican did not gather enough signatures to trigger the recall election and therefore should be rejected, state elections officials said Wednesday.
Trump backers angry with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos launched the recall effort, citing his refusal to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win in the state in 2020. Vos further angered Trump supporters when he did not back a plan to impeach Meagan Wolfe, the state’s top elections official.
Trump also renewed his criticism of Vos and Wolfe this week.
Vos dismissed petition organizers as “whack jobs and morons” and said previously that the effort had failed after challenging the validity of thousands of signatures.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission was expected to formally reject the Vos recall effort for not gathering enough valid signatures on Thursday.
Staff at the commission said in a memo released Wednesday that based on their review the effort did not collect enough valid signatures. The effort was complicated over what district should be used for any recall election, given that new boundary lines take effect in November.
But the staff review found that no matter what district is used – the one Vos was elected to serve in 2022 or either of the two new ones that comprise parts of the old district – the recall did not gather enough signatures.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last week declined a request from the elections commission to clarify what district boundaries should be used in any recall.
Vos is the most powerful Republican in the GOP-led Legislature. He was first elected in 2004 and is the longest-serving Assembly speaker in state history, holding the post since 2013.
He did not return a message seeking comment. Recall organizers also did not return a message.
Recall organizers, recognizing that their initial effort was likely short of the needed signatures, launched a second recall effort last month.
Trump, in an interview on The Regular Joe radio show on Tuesday lobbed more criticism at Vos and renewed calls for Wolfe to be removed.
“I’ve heard so much about Meagan Wolfe, and it’s like unanimous, she shouldn’t be there,” Trump said. “And Robin Vos, who’s a Republican, is allowing her to be there. I don’t understand it. I can’t imagine it.”
Wolfe is one of the most respected elections officials in the nation. She has served as president of the National Association of State Election Directors and chair of the bipartisan Electronic Registration Information Center, which helps states maintain accurate voter rolls.
Vos has blocked efforts by five Republicans in the Assembly to impeach Wolfe. Senate Republicans voted in September to fire Wolfe, despite objections from Democrats and the Legislature’s nonpartisan attorneys, who said the Senate didn’t have the authority to vote at that time because Wolfe was a holdover in her position and had not been reappointed.
Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul sued to challenge that vote, and in court filings, Republican legislative leaders changed course and claimed their vote to fire Wolfe was merely “symbolic” and had no legal effect.
A judge later ruled that Wolfe is legally holding her position.
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The 2020 election, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced unique challenges that affected nursing home voting, indefinitely confined voter lists, and third-party funding for election administration. Despite these obstacles, meticulous independent audits by both the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the state’s Legislative Audit Bureau confirmed there was no widespread fraud. Furthermore, it is notable that former President Trump received 51,000 fewer votes in Wisconsin than Republican congressional candidates in the same election.
The persistent claims that the 2020 election was stolen not only lacks a basis in fact but also erodes the foundational trust in our democratic process. Such allegations threaten the unity and confidence that are vital as we approach the 2024 election.
As a former chair of the Wisconsin State Senate’s Committee on Elections and advocate for electoral integrity, I am confident that our state officials, both Republicans and Democrats, are dedicated to ensuring that every vote is counted fairly and transparently.
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The 3-0 win on the road sealed the series for the Anchorage Wolverines against the Wisconsin Windigo.
The result means Anchorage won in 3-0 games.
The visiting team took the lead late in the first period, with a goal from
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scored in the second period, assisted by
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The Wolverines made it 3-0 when Cole Christian found the back of the net, late in the second period.
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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Here’s a look at the 7 Events happening May 10-12 in Wisconsin.
The 50th Annual Children Festival is happening Saturday at Marathon Park in Wausau. The day includes bouncy houses, live music, a petting zoo and a lot more. It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And it’s free to attend.
Now through Sunday, you can catch Postmortem at the Sentry Theater in stevens point. Central Wisconsin Community Theater presents the mystery thriller. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. nightly, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Adult tickets are $14.
Saturday, the Marshfield community will gather to remember and honor the life of a young woman. Paws for Brittany is a fundraiser run/ dog walk for the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter– a cause deeply important to Brittany Zimmermann. In-person registration is at 8 a.m. on race day. It’s $35. It’s at wildwood zoo.
The annual Portage County Cultural Festival is happening Saturday at the Stevens Point Area High School. It’s a chance to take a trip around the world without leaving Wisconsin. It’s from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. And is free to attend.
Saturday, the annual Duck Derby takes place at Friendship Park in Friendship. Each duck has a number and people purchase tickets that correspond to the number. The ducks will start racing at noon. Tickets can be purchase on site. Vendor booths, food and live music begin at 10.
Sunday is of course Mother’s Day, and there are numerous places to celebrate. Saturday and Sunday, Mill Creek Gardens in Marshfield is hosting Waffles with Mom. It’s a chance to browse the greenhouse, enjoy a treat on their patio and have some waffles on a stick.
And this weekend is May Festival in New London. It features carnival rides, games, vendors, food and live music. The event was started to celebrate the life of Abigail Hoier. The goal is to spread positivity and create a scholarship in her name. It starts Friday afternoon at Hatten Park.
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