The amendment, put forth by Republicans in response to concerns over external influences, particularly from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, known for his contributions referred to as "Zuckerbucks," was successfully passed on Tuesday.
GOP Chairman Brian Schimming emphasized the significance of this decision, stating, "Wisconsin has spoken and the message is clear: elections belong to voters, not out-of-state billionaires." This sentiment follows the backdrop of the 2020 election, where $8.8 million from external sources impacted the electoral outcomes in Wisconsin's major urban centers, leading to Joe Biden's victory in the state.
In a parallel initiative, another question posed by Republicans sought to enshrine in the state constitution the exclusive authority of bona fide election officials to administer elections. While this principle was already established by state law, its constitutional reinforcement aims to safeguard against potential alterations through legislative means.
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Rick Esenberg, President of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, echoed the voters' stance, affirming, "Voters sent a clear message that they want to keep private money out of election administration," as reported by ABC. He further underscored the bipartisan necessity of upholding the integrity and impartiality of the electoral process.
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The influx of funds in 2020 from the Center for Tech and Civil Life, funded by Zuckerberg and his spouse, aimed at enhancing voter access during the pandemic, has raised concerns about external influences in election administration.
Democrats have expressed apprehension about the operational challenges that may arise in conducting elections without such private funding, especially considering Wisconsin's pivotal role as a battleground state in the upcoming 2024 election.
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