GOP files complaint over duplicate absentee ballots in Green Bay

City clerk sent extra ballots to some voters ahead of spring election

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:20pm

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An avant-garde painting featuring overlapping, geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and orange, conceptually representing the disruption and fragmentation of the electoral process in Green Bay.A fractured, abstract depiction of the voting process in Green Bay, where duplicate absentee ballots have raised concerns about electoral integrity.Green Bay Today

The Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed a complaint after Green Bay's city clerk, Celestine Jeffreys, sent duplicate absentee ballots to more than 150 voters ahead of the April 7 spring election. This is the latest in a series of election-related complaints against Jeffreys during her tenure.

Why it matters

Duplicate ballots can lead to voter confusion and potential fraud, undermining the integrity of the electoral process. Green Bay has been a flashpoint for election controversies in recent years, with the city clerk's office facing scrutiny over its handling of absentee ballots and other voting procedures.

The details

According to reports, Jeffreys sent more than one absentee ballot to at least 152 voters in Green Bay. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed a formal complaint over the issue, citing concerns about potential voter fraud and the integrity of the upcoming election.

  • The incident occurred in the days leading up to the April 7, 2026 spring election in Wisconsin.

The players

Celestine Jeffreys

The city clerk of Green Bay, Wisconsin, who has faced multiple election-related complaints during her tenure.

Republican Party of Wisconsin

The state's Republican party organization, which filed a complaint over the duplicate absentee ballots sent by the Green Bay city clerk.

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What they’re saying

“Duplicate ballots can lead to voter confusion and potential fraud, undermining the integrity of the electoral process.”

— Republican Party of Wisconsin

What’s next

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is expected to investigate the complaint filed by the Republican Party over the duplicate absentee ballots sent in Green Bay.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges around election administration and the need for robust safeguards to ensure the integrity of the voting process, especially in areas that have faced previous controversies.