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Wisconsin Ballots

A federal judge in Wisconsin granted the Democratic Party’s motion and extended the deadline for counting absentee ballots to Nov. 9 as long as they are dropped in the mail by Election Day. However, the judge stayed his ruling pending appellate review.

MADISON — A federal judge in Wisconsin granted the Democratic Party’s motion and extended the deadline for counting absentee ballots to Nov. 9 as long as they are dropped in the mail by Election Day. However, the judge stayed his ruling pending appellate review.

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