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Wisconsin's Pandemic Primary

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Elections Amidst a Pandemic

This chapter explores the complexities of Wisconsin's spring general election during COVID-19, balancing the need for local and presidential elections against health safety concerns. It highlights the resulting challenges, including a significant reduction in polling locations and the intensifying partisan divide over absentee voting proposals. The struggle illustrates the broader implications of political discord in addressing essential civic duties during a public health crisis.

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