Governor Evers Vetoes Election Bills

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 -- 11:00 AM

(AP) Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed bills passed by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.

The Democratic governor had been widely expected to turn back the bills, which his party had derided as voter suppression. Republicans argued the proposals were necessary to ensure clean elections.

Shortly after signing the vetoes Evers posted several tweets criticizing the bills and arguing that they take away the right to vote of citizens, including communities of color, senior citizens and those living with disabilities.

He also claimed the measures were designed by Republican to “tilt the scales in their favor.”

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