Wisconsin voters have begun casting early in-person ballots in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary as a legal dispute over absentee ballots adds uncertainty to the closely watched race.
According to the report, the lawsuit, backed by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, seeks to allow voters who have already returned absentee ballots to withdraw and replace them following major changes in the list of candidates.
The report said the legal challenge emerged after Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Missy Hughes ended their campaigns, while Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-entered the contest after more than 100,000 absentee ballots had already been returned.
A judge is expected to decide whether voters can use the rarely invoked process known as ballot spoiling to cancel previously submitted ballots.
National Democratic leaders have expressed concern over the party's inability to unite behind a single candidate.
According to the report, Democrats are aiming to retain the governor's office while also seeking control of both chambers of the state legislature. All absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on August 11.
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