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Wisconsin Elections Commission orders investigation into Green Bay's duplicate ballots
By ABC 12 at KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The city has admitted it sent out 152 duplicate ballots for the April election.
Key takeaway A total of 152 duplicate ballots were sent out.
An investigation has been ordered by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The investigation is related to an issue in Green Bay.
The city of Green Bay has admitted to sending out duplicate ballots. This occurred for the April election. A total of 152 duplicate ballots were sent out.
Further details about the investigation and the duplicate ballots are available from KTXS, the source of this information.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The investigation into Green Bay's duplicate ballots may seem like a distant issue, but it has implications for election integrity in Texas as well. In Abilene , voters and election officials alike should take note of the Wisconsin Elections Commission's swift action in ordering an investigation. The fact that 152 duplicate ballots were sent out in Green Bay's April election raises questions about the safeguards in place to prevent such errors. As Abilene prepares for its own local elections, the city's election officials should review their procedures to ensure that similar mistakes do not occur. The Taylor County election office should also be aware of the potential for errors and take steps to verify the accuracy of ballots and voting processes. By learning from the experience in Green Bay, Abilene can help maintain the trust and confidence of its voters in the electoral process.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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