Wisconsin Department of Justice Now Handling Wausau Ballot Drop Box Case

Monday, October 7th, 2024 -- 4:00 PM

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) The investigation into Wausau Mayor Doug Diny’s handling of the city’s ballot drop box is now in the hands of the Wisconsin Department of Justice

According to Bob Hague with the Wisconsin Radio Network, DOJ personnel conducted interviews at Wausau City Hall on Wednesday. That’s the same day Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director Nick Ramos accompanied several Wausau residents to the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin in Madison.

Ramos said they’ve asked for a review of Diny’s actions and that he be held accountable if any laws were broken. Diny maintains he did nothing wrong when he wheeled the unsecured drop box into his office nearly two weeks ago.

Wausau’s city clerk had the box installed for use this past Monday, and it remains unclear what if any penalties Diny may face. The Wausau City Council will consider a resolution regarding the drop box at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

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