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AB 1117

Relating to: constitutional eligibility of candidates for federal office.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Margaret Arney and 14 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill establishing constitutional eligibility verification procedures for federal candidates; failed to pass in 2026 legislative session.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 1117

Legislative bill overview

AB 1117 is a Wisconsin bill addressing constitutional eligibility requirements for federal candidates. While the specific text isn't provided, based on the bill's title and recent legislative context, it likely concerns ballot access standards or verification procedures for candidates running for federal office (president, Congress, etc.).

Why is this important

Federal candidate eligibility is determined by constitutional requirements (citizenship, age, residency). How states enforce these requirements—and who bears the burden of proof—significantly affects ballot access, election administration, and the balance between election security and voter choice. This directly impacts which candidates appear on Wisconsin ballots.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement mechanism: Whether candidates must pre-emptively prove eligibility or if challenges occur after nomination, shifting burden of proof
  • State vs. federal authority: The extent to which Wisconsin can impose additional eligibility verification beyond constitutional minimums
  • Administrative burden: Whether new verification procedures create practical obstacles for candidates or election officials, particularly for grassroots or third-party candidates
  • Partisan application: Concerns about selective enforcement of eligibility standards against certain candidates or parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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