Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 5. Elections — General Provisions; Ballots And Voting Systems |
SubChapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 5.081. Petition for enforcement of voting rights.
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- The attorney general shall accept a verified petition from any person alleging failure to comply with section 2 of the federal voting rights act, 42 USC 1973 (a) and (b). The attorney general may commence an action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of any elector of this state whose rights under 42 USC 1973 (a) and (b) are violated.