Nearly 200 Absentee Ballots Uncounted In Wisconsin Election

In a startling discovery, nearly 200 absentee ballots were found uncounted in Wisconsin’s November 2024 election. The missing ballots, located during post-election reconciliation, did not change the outcome of any race, but their discovery underscores the vulnerability of the election process.

The City of Madison Clerk’s Office reported the 193 missing absentee ballots to the state election board on December 20, 2024. These ballots were discovered in sealed carrier containers during the office’s post-election checks. While the incident did not alter the election’s results, it raises significant concerns about the potential for similar oversights in future elections.

“We apologize to voters for this oversight and are committed to ensuring it doesn’t happen again,” said the Clerk’s Office in a statement. To prevent future errors, the office plans to implement additional verification measures. Absentee ballot envelope seal numbers will be checked at polling locations on Election Day to ensure every valid vote is counted.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway expressed her dismay over the oversight, calling it a “departure from the high standard our residents expect.” She vowed to review the city’s election policies to ensure such mistakes are not repeated. The mayor promised transparency in the review process and stressed the importance of maintaining election integrity.

The discovery of the missing ballots comes as President Donald Trump continues to raise concerns about election integrity and the need for reforms. Trump’s claims of widespread election fraud in 2020, though not substantiated, highlighted the importance of securing every vote. His ongoing advocacy for election transparency and reform aims to address concerns like those raised by the discovery in Wisconsin.

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