Evers' request of lawmakers -- avoid in-person voting (except in limited circumstances) -- send ballots to every Wisconsin voter who hadn’t already requested one by May 19 -- Allow voters to return ballots by May 26
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This marks a sharp turn for Evers, who had held firm against calling for a delay in Tuesday's election. Evers had, however, previously called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to send absentee ballots to every voter, which they rejected.
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Evers' decision comes amid sharp criticism. We wrote about this on Thursday. When we asked gov office if Evers would attempt an 11th hour delay, they said: “It’s not going to happen. He doesn’t want to do it and he also doesn’t have the authority to do it.”https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/02/tony-evers-wisconsin-democrats-primary-election-161423 …
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The move by the governor's office came after a federal court decision on Thursday where a judge extended voting deadlines but would not delay the election.
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The governor's office says that votes already cast would still count, his request now would extend the voting period.
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We should prepare for an all-mail election as a nation.
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This doesn't fit my narrative!!
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FINALLY AN ALL MALE ELECTION BOYS WE'RE BACK TO THE GOOD OLD D-- oh wait, I misheard, nevermind
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