Wisconsin: Dozens Falsely Claimed Indefinitely Confinement, Possibly Committed Fraud – IOTW Report

Wisconsin: Dozens Falsely Claimed Indefinitely Confinement, Possibly Committed Fraud

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Dozens of people may have committed election fraud by falsely claiming to be “indefinitely confined” to their homes so they could vote without having to show a photo ID…even as their social media accounts showed them out, about, and decidedly not confined.

They attended jazz concerts, parties, and weddings, went to work, and even traveled out of state. One woman even has a Facebook profile picture that includes the phrase “I cannot stay home, I’m a nurse.”

They are among the 171,900 Wisconsinites who in the past year suddenly claimed indefinite confinement–a status that allows them to vote absentee by mail without having to show photo identification.

In March, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonnell and Milwaukee County Clerk George Christensen both issued guidance indicating that all voters should mark themselves as “indefinitely confined” because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I urge all voters who request a ballot and do not have the ability or equipment to upload a valid ID to indicate that they are indefinitely confined,” Christensen wrote. “Voters should not be reluctant to check the box that says they are indefinitely confined because this is a pandemic and this option exists in state law to help preserve everyoneโ€™s right to vote.”

“[All voters] may indicate as needed that they are indefinitely confined due to illness,” urged McDonnell.

This advice was in direct violation of Wisconsin Statute 6.86(2)(a), which provides that electors may only list themselves as “indefinitely confined because of age, physical illness or infirmity” or if they are “disabled for an indefinite period.” more

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