Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop box ahead of 2024 elections won't be charged
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A Wisconsin mayor who removed a ballot drop box ahead of the 2024 elections will not face charges. The special prosecutor found that the box was empty and did not meet the definition of a ballot box, and therefore the mayor's actions did not constitute a crime.
A Wisconsin mayor removed a drop box for absentee ballots in September 2024. The box was returned a week later after questions were raised about election integrity. The mayor claimed the box was not secured and could have been stolen. An investigation found no basis for charges. The drop box did not contain any ballots and was intended for multiple city materials. The mayor's actions were found not to constitute a crime.
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