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The 2020 election is over. Here’s what happened (and what didn’t)
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The 2020 election is over. Here’s what happened (and what didn’t)

  • Dec 15, 2021
  • Dec 15, 2021
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The 2020 election was “the most secure in American history,” according to the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which coordinates the nation’s election infrastructure.

While a handful of voters risked going to prison by attempting to vote twice or in the name of a dead relative, as happens in any election, no evidence of widespread fraud has ever been produced in Wisconsin or elsewhere.

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(13) updates to this series since Dec 15, 2021

In 'thousands of complaints' about Wisconsin election, few that could be substantiated

In 'thousands of complaints' about Wisconsin election, few that could be substantiated

Nothing in the emails suggests there were problems with the election that contributed in any meaningful way to Trump's 20,682-vote loss to Joe Biden.

No findings of fraud, but Wisconsin election audit questions some of the guidance clerks relied on in 2020

No findings of fraud, but Wisconsin election audit questions some of the guidance clerks relied on in 2020

"Despite concerns with statewide elections procedures, this audit showed us that the election was largely safe and secure," Sen. Rob Cowles said Friday.

Tech-backed group spread money around Wisconsin in 2020 election, but Democratic areas benefited most

Tech-backed group spread money around Wisconsin in 2020 election, but Democratic areas benefited most

The grants were provided to every Wisconsin municipality that asked for them, and in the amounts they asked for. 

Madison acted reasonably in not allowing access to ballots, Legislature's attorneys say

Madison acted reasonably in not allowing access to ballots, Legislature's attorneys say

"Application of the U.S. Department of Justice guidance among the clerks in Wisconsin is not uniform," the memo says.

Eight cases of election fraud at Racine County nursing home, Sheriff Schmaling says

Eight cases of election fraud at Racine County nursing home, Sheriff Schmaling says

YORKVILLE — The Racine County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Thursday morning news conference that it has identified eight cases of what it believes to be election fraud at a Mount Pleasant nursing home.

LRB: Laws did not preclude Madison from giving Audit Bureau direct access to ballots

LRB: Laws did not preclude Madison from giving Audit Bureau direct access to ballots

The memo states that state law gives the Audit Bureau complete access to all records during an audit investigation and federal law and guidance does not prohibit an election official from handing over election records.

Despite objections from conservatives, clerks in Trump country embraced ballot drop boxes, too

Despite objections from conservatives, clerks in Trump country embraced ballot drop boxes, too

Drop boxes were used throughout Wisconsin, including in areas where Trump won the vast majority of counties.

Mistakes on last year's absentee ballot certificates were predictable, minor

Mistakes on last year's absentee ballot certificates were predictable, minor

Thousands of ballot certifications examined from Madison are a window onto how elections officials handled a pandemic and a divided and unhelpful state government.

Conservative law firm's review of 2020 election: No 'big steal,' but plenty of problems

Conservative law firm's review of 2020 election: No 'big steal,' but plenty of problems

"I don't think that you instill confidence in a process by kind of blindly assuming there's nothing to see here," WILL president and general counsel Rick Esenberg said.

Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds

Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds

The Associated Press reviewed every potential case of voter fraud in six battleground states —  Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvan…

Wisconsin felon voter fraud on par with previous elections

Wisconsin felon voter fraud on par with previous elections

The report is the latest to show that there was not widespread fraud in Wisconsin.

Michael Gableman's numbers on Wisconsin nursing home votes don't add up

Michael Gableman's numbers on Wisconsin nursing home votes don't add up

The clear insinuation was that someone not qualified to conduct an election improperly influenced these vulnerable voters. But the Wisconsin State Journal could not confirm the data. 

Michael Gableman's numbers on nursing home voting proven wrong again

Michael Gableman's numbers on nursing home voting proven wrong again

The turnout at nursing homes in Brown, Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine counties in 2020 was not much different from the turnout in 2016.

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