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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell

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Dane County, Wisconsin Clerk overseeing elections here since 2012. Issued WI's 1st same-sex marriage certificate.

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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Some third-party mailings are misleadingly made to look like they are coming from an elections clerk. Be wary! #WIElections www.channel3000.com/news/electio...
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Elections officials warn of unofficial third-party mailers ahead of midterms
"These are not state official resources," WEC Communications Dir. Emilee Miklas said.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Deceitful mailings like these are designed to look like it came from your clerk. Pay close attention -- they are NOT sent by your clerk and this can cause big problems. I've blurred the name and address, but both were wrong despite this person voting for 15 years at this address.
This envelope, containing incorrect voter information, is a return envelop designed to go to the Madison City Clerk, but that office did not send these.This envelop actually comes from "Election Mail Service" in Austin TX but it misleads by also being stamped "Government Document Enclosed. Do Not Discard."
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
‘“It’s going to be a matter of speed,” McDonell said of any legal response. The county is also preparing for possible protests overdisputed results.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
‘In Dane County, home to Wisconsin’s capital, county attorneys have begun drafting court filings to fight any attempt by the Trump Administration to seize voting equipment or election records. and they are preparing for the possibility that federal immigration agents could appear at polling places.'
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'Election officials prepare for chaos as Trump seeks to tilt the midterms toRepublicans' #ELB
Reuters with a comprehensive report:  ‘Two months before Americans vote in midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington, local and stateofficials across the country are rehe...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Celebrate National #VoterRegistrationDay2026 by going to myvote.wi.gov and check if you are registered to vote. It's easy and prepares you for the Nov. 3 midterm election in advance.
A sign in red white and blue surrounded by yellow saying Register to Vote
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s Disability Voting Rights Week! Having accessible elections empowers every eligible voter to participate in our democracy. www.aapd.com/disability-v...
The graphic reads: Disability Voting Rights Week Sept. 14-18 2026. There are three stick like figures in blue, one with a wheel chair and one with a crutch. Learn more at www.aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week/
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This was the right thing to do. A victory for democracy. "The ruling is a major loss for the Trump administration, which wanted to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections." www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Mail-In Ballots: Live Updates
The ruling is a major loss for the Trump administration, which wanted to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“This building will provide ... a modern facility to protect the integrity of our elections. We will continue to keep our elections here in Dane County safe and secure.” www.oregonobserver.com/news/governm...
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County breaks ground on new elections center
Dane County leaders and project partners broke ground Tuesday on the new Dane County Elections Center in Madison. The project will create a dedicated, modern facility for the Dane County Clerk’s Offic...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If this whistle-blower's allegations are true it is extremely disturbing. Any attempt to disrupt voting and disenfranchise American voters must be stopped. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...
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Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms
The Postal Service disputed allegations by the whistle-blower that the agency had violated several court orders that should have halted work on the plan.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 01/09/2026
Trump’s executive order to stop mail voting has once again been blocked by the courts. Watch as Michael Waldman breaks down the latest news on voting rights: bit.ly/3T82GAb
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"In a survey by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, two-thirds of clerks reported observing problems with mail delivery times in that election."
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Not all communities have drop boxes. Check online or call your municipal clerk if you are unsure.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Mail ballots early in November or use a drop box, if your community has one! "In Wisconsin’s election in April, several hundred ballots arrived a day late in Dane County," [said] Scott McDonell. “That was highly unusual. In the past, we would only see a handful." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” Mark Twain was referencing the pony express, not Instagram and Twitter – but it fits. Today lies about the integrity of our election are sprinting around the world in a few milliseconds.
Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell at a podium in front of the new Dane County Elections Center with a crane and construction in the background for a ribbon cutting.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dane County's new elections center will provide a secure environment for training, storage, and recounts, as well as a modern facility to protect the integrity of our elections and help restore voter confidence in our democratic process that has been harmed by conspiracy theories and lies.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/08/2026
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled in May that the DOJ can’t force the state to hand over sensitive voter data. The DOJ is appealing and we’ve filed a brief in the Seventh Circuit defending WI’s win, and its authority to run its own elections. Read:
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We hear conspiracy theories regularly now surrounding elections. They are so easy to prove false but are getting repeated so often by people in power that people believe them. Thank you to the @brennancenter.org for helping debunk them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VU7...
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Behind the Scenes: How Elections Stay Secure
YouTube video by Brennan Center for Justice
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Today's Supreme Court decision backing President Trump’s crackdown on mail-in voting creates midterm election chaos and stands to harm democracy by disenfranchising voters. However, litigation to protect voting rights continues. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented befo...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Twenty minutes left to vote in today's Wisconsin primary election. We expect to see results begin rolling in on the Dane County Clerk's Election page around 9 pm. elections.countyofdane.com/election-dates
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Madison turnout of 25.6% at 4 p.m. is roughly the same as what we are seeing in other parts of Dane County at 4 pm. x.com/CityofMadiso...
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City of Madison, Wisconsin (@CityofMadison) on X
Update from the City of Madison Clerk's Office as of 4 p.m.: - Ballots counted: 48,800 - Number of provisional ballots: 9 - Turnout: 25.6% (as percentage of pre-registered voters)
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Another good reminder -- keep those ballots dry and away from rain and wet umbrellas and coats.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
On this rainy primary #ElectionDay, remember to keep your ballot dry and far away from wet umbrellas. And go vote, #Wisconsin!
Raindrops hitting pavement in foreground. People huddled under red and black umbrellas in the background
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
YOU may know that Aug. 11 is the WI primary election and you may have the info on your ballot, voting location, etc, so let someone else know that the one-stop place for details is myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ and remind them to vote!
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Votantes de Dane County: Vista previa de su boleta aqui: myvote.wi.gov/es-es/Whats-...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
What's on your ballot? Answer all the voting question about the Tuesday Aug 11 primary here: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-...
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What's On My Ballot
My Vote
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
TODAY: 📍Aug. 6 at 5pm - deadline to request an absentee ballot 📍Aug. 7 at 5pm - deadline to register in the clerk's office (or at the polls on Election Day) 📍Aug. 11 - WI Primary Election Day!
Banner in Red white and blue reads: KNOW YOUR ELECTION DEADLINES.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
SIX days until WI's Aug. 11 primary. Here is a helpful list to use & share. You've heard this from me too: ✅ If you have not already mailed your absentee ballot -- drop it off before #ElectionDay. elections.wi.gov/news/reminde...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Partisan Primary to narrow the field for the November election is one week from today, August. 11. Here's what you need to know: elections.wi.gov/news/reminde...
Two feet in tennis shoes standing on a sidewalk painted with signs saying "VOTE"
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Return your ballot in person if possible. U.S. Postal Service delays could prevent some absentee ballots from arriving in time to be counted. “It’s gotten worse...over time,” Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said. www.channel3000.com/news/wiscons...
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Wisconsin officials urge early absentee voting amid mail delays
MADISON, Wis. — With Wisconsin’s primary eight days away, election officials are warning that U.S. Postal Service delays could prevent some absentee ballots from arriving in time to be counted.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
You can also register to vote at the polls on Election Day August 11, with proof of residence, such as a drivers' license, lease, utility bill and many more. List here: elections.wi.gov/resources/br...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
August 7, 2026 @ 5:00 PM This is the deadline to register to vote at your Municipal Clerk’s Office during the clerk’s business hours for the AUGUST 11 PRIMARY election. Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/My-Mun...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Still have your absentee ballot? At this point, instead of mailing it, consider dropping it off with your municipal clerk. In #Wisconsin, regardless of when ballots are postmarked, they must arrive at the polls before close on #ElectionDay. clerk.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell Urges Absentee Voters to Mail Ballots Early to Help Ensure Delivery
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
In person early voting is now underway in Dane County (details below on locations and more) or go to MyVote.WI.gov. captimes.com/news/electio...
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Voting in Madison and Dane County: What you need to know
Find information here about voting in the Aug. 11 primary election, including races for Wisconsin governor, attorney general and the state Legislature.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Mail-in ballots face new challenges to arrive back to the clerk's office this year due to USPS changes. Mail yours back soon! A ballot cannot count if it is still sitting in a postal facility when the polls close. More details here: clerk.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell Urges Absentee Voters to Mail Ballots Early to Help Ensure Delivery
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The #Wisconsin primary election this year is August 11, so voters should request, receive, and then mail their ballot by July 28. This proactive window helps ensure that mail-in votes reach local election officials in time to be counted.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#Wisconsin voter advisory: Get your absentee ballots in the mail at least two weeks prior to #ElectionDay on August 11. (Or return them a different way.) Here's what's changed: clerk.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell Urges Absentee Voters to Mail Ballots Early to Help Ensure Delivery
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
My training slideshow for poll workers covers what to do in case of fire, flood, conflict de-escalation and new this year: "What to do if the #FBI shows up at your office and what not to do." #Election2026 www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Looking for election results? Check the Dane County website here: elections.countyofdane.com/Election-Res...
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Election Result
2026 Spring Election
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
In #Wisconsin, election results aren't official until they've been TRIPLE checked: 1. Checked locally 2. Double-checked by the county 3. Certified by the state Find out how your vote is counted: elections.wi.gov/elections/el...
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 07/04/2026
The SAVE Act would require voters to show a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, but 21 million American citizens don’t have those documents readily available. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
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New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Polls close in two and half hours. That's plenty of time to vote before 8 pm!
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Chad Vader has not been able to control our elections. Get out and vote! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cuD...
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Chad Vader Takes Command of a Voting Station
YouTube video by BlameSociety
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
“It’s just an empty threat,” said Scott McDonell, the clerk of Dane County, Wisconsin, adding that his attorneys had told him not to even worry about it. “The courts will strike it down faster than a cheetah on meth,” he said. www.texasstandard.org/stories/trum...
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
President Trump's recent attempts to control elections are NOT impacting this election. "The same processes that you’ve used to vote in the last number of years are still in place. There have been no changes." Via @wisconsinexaminer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/04/07/p...
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Polls open in Wisconsin’s April 7 election • Wisconsin Examiner
Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. for the Wisconsin 2026 spring election. Voters will decide a Supreme Court race and hundreds of local races.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
What's on your ballot? myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-... Via @wisconsinwatch.org wisconsinwatch.org/2026/04/wisc...
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Wisconsin’s spring election is today. See what’s on your ballot.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is the top race, though it has drawn far less attention than in previous years.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is the only statewide race on the April ballots, but school board seats, municipal races, circuit court races are on ballots throughout Dane County. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
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Wisconsin's April 7 election: What to know when voting
Wisconsin voters are deciding the fate of another state Supreme Court race on Tuesday, while also weighing in on a plethora of local races and referenda.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The answer is: No. www.channel3000.com/news/will-tr...
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Will Trump's executive order impact Tuesday's election?
MADISON, Wis. — Tuesday's election comes on the heels of an executive order from President Donald Trump.
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
If this doesn't inspire you to get out and vote today, I do not know what will... #ElectionDay www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cuD...
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Chad Vader Takes Command of a Voting Station
YouTube video by BlameSociety
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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell @danecountyclerk.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
It seems fitting that my first 'official' post on our Dane County Clerk account is on Election Day 2025. So as always... Check the WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov website to verify your registration status, find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, and more
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