Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, State elections regulatory agency in Madison, United States
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board was a state agency responsible for overseeing elections and campaign spending rules. It consisted of six retired judges appointed by the governor who managed voter registration, ballot preparation, election training, and financial disclosure requirements.
The board was created in 2007 by combining Wisconsin's separate elections board and ethics board into one agency. It operated until 2016, when the state legislature dissolved it and transferred its duties to other government offices.
The board shaped Wisconsin political practices by implementing strict guidelines for campaign contributions, financial disclosures, and election administration procedures.
The board's offices could be visited during business hours to ask questions about voter registration or election procedures. Most inquiries could be handled by phone or online without needing to visit in person.
The board could conduct investigations without needing approval from the state legislature, setting it apart from most other election commissions across the country. This independence allowed it to quickly review campaign finance violations and ethical concerns.
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