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AB 937

Relating to: 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).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin bill adds ballot write-in spaces, bars independents from partisan primaries, and allows temporary IDs for voter registration proof.

Read first time and referred to Committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · AB 937

Legislative bill overview

AB 937 makes three distinct changes to Wisconsin election procedures: it requires cities to include write-in candidate spaces on ballots, removes independent candidates from partisan primary ballots, and allows temporary operator's licenses or ID cards as proof of residence for voter registration purposes.

Why is this important

These changes affect ballot design, candidate access to elections, and voter registration eligibility. The bill was suggested as remedial legislation by Wisconsin's Elections Commission, indicating it addresses identified gaps or inconsistencies in current election administration practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Independent candidate access: Eliminating independents from partisan primaries may be viewed as either protecting primary integrity (favoring party members) or as restricting ballot access and voter choice
  • Write-in ballot space requirements: Implementation costs and ballot design complexity across municipalities; unclear whether this is mandatory statewide or allows local variation
  • Temporary ID for registration: Potential concerns about document verification standards, fraud prevention measures, and whether temporary IDs provide sufficient residential proof compared to permanent documents

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

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