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WI AB937
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Law Revision Committee
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AI Summary
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Official ballots for city elections must now provide sufficient space for write-in candidates
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Independent candidates for state office are removed from partisan primary ballots; only candidates of recognized political parties will appear
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Temporary operator's licenses issued by the Department of Transportation are added as acceptable proof of residence for voter registration
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Temporary identification cards issued by DOT are also added as acceptable proof of residence for voter registration
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Introduced as remedial legislation requested by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, amending statutes 5.60, 5.62, and 6.34
Legislative Description
Including a space for write-in candidates on city election ballots; eliminating independent candidates from the partisan primary ballot; and using a temporary operator’s license or identification card to establish proof of residence for voter registration (suggested as remedial legislation by the Elections Commission).
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Rules
1/28/2026