Wisconsin Voter ID Measure Passed Amid Supreme Court Races
Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment for voter ID requirements, while Trump and Musk celebrated despite Republican losses in the state Supreme Court race.
Enshrining the law into the Constitution makes it much more difficult for state legislatures or the courts to undo it.
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Republicans saw better results in Florida, where GOP candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections in the state's 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, respectively.
Trump, Musk celebrate after Wisconsin approves voter ID referendum
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Enshrining the voter ID law into the state constitution will make it much more difficult for the legislature or courts to repeal it.
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Summary
Wisconsin voters have overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution requiring photo ID for voting, a move celebrated by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While this measure reinforces existing voter ID laws, it also complicates future efforts to repeal such requirements. The referendum passed with 63.1% support, contrasting with GOP setbacks in the state Supreme Court race, where Democratic candidate Susan Crawford defeated Trump's backed candidate, Brad Schimel. The victory for voter ID proponents is significant as it strengthens election integrity measures in the state.
Perspectives
Wisconsin voters approved a voter ID requirement, which will now be enshrined in the state constitution, making it harder to repeal.
The voter ID law was previously enacted in 2011, but proponents argue that constitutionalizing it will enhance election integrity.
Despite the passage of this measure, a Democrat candidate won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining a liberal majority.
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