Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendments Tuesday on the administration of elections, including a ban on private money known as 'Zuckerbucks.'
Michael Whatley, the newly-elected Republican National Committee chairman, gives an address during the general session of the RNC Spring Meeting Friday, March 8, 2024, in Houston. Whatley takes over from Ronna McDaniel, who resigned the position. Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendments Tuesday on the administration of elections, including a ban on private money known as “Zuckerbucks.
“The RNC and were proud to help drive this crucial victory and ensure strong poll-watching coverage across Wisconsin to ensure a transparent voting process. This win emphasizes that Americans support basic election integrity safeguards in battleground states like Wisconsin and around the country,” RNC Chair Michael Whatley said in a statement.
Critics of the new measures say the only reason they have been added to the ballot is because of conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election and claims by allies of former President Donald Trump that the election was stolen.
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