UpdateWisconsinTuesday, October 27, 2026
Wisconsin election official disputed fraud claims one week before election
A Republican member of the state Elections Commission said Wisconsin elections are fair and honest.
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“Republican WEC member dispels Wisconsin election fraud claims”, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
What happened
A Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Marge Bostelmann, pushed back against election fraud claims one week before the Nov. 3 midterm election. Bostelmann has worked in Wisconsin elections for more than 30 years, including 24 years as county clerk in Green Lake County and seven years on the commission. She said Wisconsin elections are fair, open and honest and that poll workers are community members of integrity.1
She spoke as President Trump and some Republicans continued to raise doubts about election security and target election workers.1
more than 30 years
time Bostelmann has worked in Wisconsin elections1
24 years
time Bostelmann served as county clerk in Green Lake County1
seven years
time Bostelmann has served on the commission1
Key dates in Wisconsin
Election Day in 5 days- Tue, Oct 20 · passedEarly voting begins
- Thu, Oct 29 · todayLast day for mail ballot applications
- Sun, Nov 1 · 3 daysEarly voting ends
- Tue, Nov 3 · 5 daysElection Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
- Tue, Nov 17 · 19 daysCounty/Local certification
- Tue, Dec 1 · 33 daysState certification
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