Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop boxes won’t face charges
A Wisconsin special prosecutor announced Wednesday that Doug Diny, mayor of Wausau, will not face charges for removing an absentee ballot drop box from city hall prior to the 2024 presidential election. Diny has consistently maintained his actions were appropriate. The decision closes a legal chapter on the controversial removal of the city's only ballot drop box in September 2024.
Key Points
- Special prosecutor declined to charge Mayor Diny despite removal of ballot drop box ahead of 2024 election
- Mayor maintained the removal was not improper and faced no legal consequences
- The incident involved Wausau's sole absentee ballot drop box location at city hall