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MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — The City of Madison Clerk’s Office says almost 200 ballots from the November 5 general election were not properly processed.
In a statement on Thursday, the Madison clerk’s office said 193 mainly absentee ballots from three wards were discovered during post-election reconciliation and clean-up.
The clerk’s office said that number was not enough to affect the outcome of any race or referendum, but Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway said in a separate statement that a discrepancy of this magnitude is unacceptable and that a thorough review of the City’s election policies and procedures will be conducted to ensure this kind of oversight does not recur.
Clerks have 45 days to complete the reconciliation process after a presidential election.
The clerk’s office informed the Wisconsin Elections Commission of the unprocessed ballots by December 20 and will send a letter of apology to all affected voters.
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