Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Mobile Voting Van

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Racine County Republican Chairman Ken Brown lacked the legal standing to challenge the use of a mobile voting van in the 2022 election, effectively allowing the use of such vans in future elections. The court did not address the legality of mobile voting itself, stating that Brown did not prove he was 'aggrieved' under state law, which led to concerns about the difficulty of future election law challenges. Justice Rebecca Bradley, in dissent, expressed that the ruling deprives voters of judicial review on crucial election issues and criticized the majority for 'refashioning the law.' The mobile voting van, funded in part by a donation from Mark Zuckerberg's organization, was utilized in a Democratic-leaning area, prompting Republican claims of potential voter fraud. Advocates for the van argued it aimed to enhance voter accessibility. The decision follows a broader debate about election laws and the influence of external funding in elections in Wisconsin.