--- title: "🚨 HOLY SMOKES. Double mail-in ballots just got sent out in the Green Bay, Wis…" source: "https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2040404074831474946" platform: "X / Twitter" factual_accuracy: 98 overall_accuracy: 70 tags: ["us politics", "conspiracy theory", "wisconsin", "green bay", "mail-in voting", "absentee ballots", "tom tiffany", "election fraud"] --- # Source fact-check: 🚨 HOLY SMOKES. Double mail-in ballots just got sent out in the Green Bay, Wis… Original post: https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2040404074831474946 Factual accuracy: 98% · Overall accuracy: 70% ## Source post **Target post by @EricLDaugh** > 🚨 HOLY SMOKES. Double mail-in ballots just got sent out in the Green Bay, Wisconsin election, and voters are raising security concerns > > We need to abolish mass mail-in voting. IT'S FRAUD PRONE > > REP. TOM TIFFANY: "Over 150 Green Bay voters were mailed DUPLICATE absentee ballots for the spring election. This comes after Madison mailed 2,215 DUPLICATE absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election." > > Local news says, "This incident brings up worries over potential election fraud within the city of Green Bay." ## Post analysis Verdict: 70% · Model: Kimi K2.6 · Checked on: 15/05/2026 - 152 Green Bay voters were mistakenly mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the April 2026 spring election after staff accidentally printed mailing labels twice[^1]. - Rep. Tom Tiffany accurately stated that over 150 Green Bay voters received duplicate ballots and that Madison mailed 2,215 duplicate ballots in September 2024[^2][^3]. - Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl confirmed the 2,215 duplicates resulted from a data processing error during a file merge[^4]. - Local news outlets reported that the incident raised voter worries about potential election fraud in Green Bay[^5]. - However, election officials characterized both incidents as human error, not fraud; Wisconsin Elections Commission Chairwoman Ann Jacobs called the Green Bay case "ordinary human error, not fraud"[^5][^1]. - Safeguards including identical barcodes, poll book tracking, and daily audits prevent duplicate counting; no duplicate ballots had been returned in Madison[^1][^4]. - The conclusion that mass mail-in voting is "FRAUD PRONE" and should be abolished is unsupported; isolated administrative errors with existing safeguards do not prove systemic fraud. **Overall validity**: 70% [^1]: [Over 150 Green Bay, Wisconsin voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the spring election](#QA0udRhqXedizzv7d2ie) [^2]: [Representative Tom Tiffany stated that over 150 Green Bay, Wisconsin voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the spring election](#sCxmNiaHWPfyDzgY9D1J) [^3]: [Representative Tom Tiffany stated that Madison, Wisconsin mailed 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election](#KRfDEd4e98TrGDwLfvwk) [^4]: [Madison, Wisconsin mailed 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election](#1fjzFtm3GGlN2WwosT7M) [^5]: [Voters are raising security concerns regarding duplicate mail-in ballots sent out in Green Bay, Wisconsin](#3MgjvSxCbI8vfaabwYN3) ## Claims found (7) ### 1. Voters are raising security concerns regarding duplicate mail-in ballots sent out in Green Bay, Wisconsin — 100% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/3MgjvSxCbI8vfaabwYN3 ##### Fact Check: Voters are raising security concerns regarding duplicate mail-in ballots sent out in Green Bay, Wisconsin **This claim is ACCURATE.** Multiple sources confirm that duplicate absentee ballots were sent to 152 voters in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and this has prompted security concerns from voters. ###### Key Points: - **Duplicate ballots were sent to 152 voters** in Green Bay before the April 7, 2026 spring election[^7][^3][^4] - The error was caused when **mailing labels were accidentally printed twice** due to staff working quickly after Blizzard Elsa closed City Hall an extra day[^6][^8][^4] - **Voters raised concerns** after receiving duplicate ballots days after mailing back their original ballots[^8][^4][^7] - Green Bay resident David Baumgart expressed security concerns, asking: "If I had filled that out again and sent it in, would they catch it on the other end?"[^1][^4][^5] - The incident prompted concerns about potential election fraud within the city[^4][^2][^6] - The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, citing "substantial risk of confusion, double voting and (increase) the opportunity for and possibility of fraud"[^7][^3] ###### Important Context: - The duplicate ballots were caused by **ordinary human error, not fraud**, according to Wisconsin Elections Commission Chairwoman Ann Jacobs[^3] - The city clerk's office has safeguards in place, including **daily audits of returned ballots and ballot file audits** to ensure no double counting occurs[^5][^4][^8] - Affected voters were sent letters instructing them to vote only one ballot and destroy the other[^3][^5] **Overall validity**: 100% [^7]: [Wisconsin GOP files complaint over duplicate Green Bay ballots](https://www.wbay.com/2026/04/06/wisconsin-gop-files-complaint-over-duplicate-green-bay-ballots/) [^3]: [GOP files complaint after duplicate absentee ballots sent in Green Bay](https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/06/green-bay-clerk-sent-duplicate-ballots-attracts-republican-complaint/89489683007/) [^4]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KBAK](https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^6]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - Fox 11](https://fox11online.com/news/political/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^8]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - WCIV](https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^1]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots](https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^5]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KIMA](https://kimatv.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^2]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KRNV](https://mynews4.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) ### 2. Double mail-in ballots were sent out in the Green Bay, Wisconsin election — 95% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/mgZ86hX6s3bPqZKxG00P Based on the search results from credible news sources, here is the fact-check analysis: ##### Fact Check Analysis **The claim is TRUE.** Double mail-in ballots were indeed sent to some voters in Green Bay, Wisconsin. ###### Key Evidence: - **152 voters received duplicate ballots**: The city of Green Bay acknowledged that 152 voters were sent two absentee ballots for the April 7, 2026 spring election[^2][^3]. - **Human error identified**: Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys stated the problem was caused by staff errors—someone mistakenly printed two sets of mailing labels, and another staff member accidentally mailed both sets to voters[^1]. - **Discovery method**: The error was discovered when voters who had already returned their absentee ballots received a second one and called the city clerk's office to report it[^2]. - **Official acknowledgment**: At a news conference, Jeffreys confirmed the duplicate ballots and stated the city would prevent double-counting through daily audits of returned ballots followed by a ballot file audit[^3]. ###### Context: - This incident prompted the Republican Party of Wisconsin to file a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, alleging the city did not adequately explain how the error happened or how it would prevent duplicate ballots from being counted[^2][^3]. - Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere in Wisconsin—Madison sent out more than 2,200 double ballots in the 2024 election[^1]. - Wisconsin Elections Commission officials have characterized these as "mistakes, not fraud"[^1]. **Overall validity**: 95% [^2]: [Wisconsin GOP files complaint over duplicate Green Bay ballots](https://www.wbay.com/2026/04/06/wisconsin-gop-files-complaint-over-duplicate-green-bay-ballots/) [^3]: [Wisconsin Republican Party files complaint over duplicate ballots in ...](https://fox11online.com/news/beyond-the-podium/wisconsin-republican-party-files-complaint-duplicate-ballots-green-bay-wisconsin-elections-commission-april-7-2026) [^1]: [Wisconsin elections chair blames 'human error' for double ballots in ...](https://www.aol.com/articles/wisconsin-elections-chair-blames-human-171400890.html) ### 3. Representative Tom Tiffany stated that Madison, Wisconsin mailed 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election — 95% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/KRfDEd4e98TrGDwLfvwk Based on my investigation, I can verify this claim about Representative Tom Tiffany's statement regarding duplicate absentee ballots in Madison, Wisconsin. ##### Analysis - **Rep. Tom Tiffany did make this statement**: According to multiple credible sources including Fox News and AP News, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07) posted on social media and issued statements about 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots being mailed in Madison[^3][^2]. - **The number 2,215 is confirmed**: The city of Madison updated its initial estimate to confirm that 2,215 duplicate ballots were sent out across 10 wards[^3][^5]. The city described this as a "data processing error" where two identical files were merged, creating a list with double the names and addresses[^2]. - **The incident occurred in September 2024**: The duplicate ballots were mailed as absentee voting began for the 2024 presidential election, with Rep. Tiffany demanding an investigation on September 25-26, 2024[^5][^3]. - **Tiffany called for third-party investigation**: Rep. Tiffany sent a follow-up letter to the Madison City Clerk on September 26, 2024, citing "repeated pattern of shifting explanations" and demanding an independent, third-party investigation[^3][^4]. - **City's safeguards explained**: Madison officials stated that the duplicate ballots had identical barcodes, meaning only one could be counted since the voting system does not accept the same barcode twice[^1][^2]. They also noted that once a ballot is scanned, the voter is marked in the poll book as having voted, preventing duplicate counting[^2]. **Overall validity**: 95% [^3]: [Absentee voting off to rough start in Wisconsin city as clerical error ...](https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/clerical-error-duplicating-ballots-in-democratic-stronghold-marks-absentee-votings-start-in-wisconsin/) [^2]: [Wisconsin Republican demands probe after Madison sends ...](http://tiffany.house.gov/media/editorials-letters-and-articles/wisconsin-republican-demands-probe-after-madison-sends-out) [^5]: [Tiffany falsely suggests Madison city clerk was lying about ...](https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/tiffany-falsely-suggests-madison-city-clerk-was-lying-about-duplicate-absentee-ballots) [^4]: [After Many Inconsistencies, Tiffany Demands a Third-Party ...](http://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-many-inconsistencies-tiffany-demands-third-party-investigation-madisons) [^1]: [Do Duplicate Ballots in Madison, Wisconsin, Undermine Election ...](https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/09/27/duplicate-ballots-madison/) ### 4. Representative Tom Tiffany stated that over 150 Green Bay, Wisconsin voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the spring election — 95% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/sCxmNiaHWPfyDzgY9D1J Based on my research, I can verify this claim: ##### Fact Check Analysis **The claim is TRUE.** Representative Tom Tiffany did state that over 150 Green Bay voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the spring election, and this is factually accurate. ###### Key Evidence: - **Tom Tiffany's statement is documented**: Townhall reported that Rep. Tom Tiffany said "Over 150 Green Bay voters were mailed DUPLICATE absentee ballots" on social media regarding the April 2026 spring election[^3]. - **The exact number is 152 voters**: Multiple sources including WPR, WCIV, NBC 26, Fox 11, and the Republican Party of Wisconsin confirm that 152 voters received duplicate ballots[^2][^6][^1][^4][^5]. This supports Tiffany's "over 150" characterization. - **The incident occurred for the April 7, 2026 spring election**: Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys confirmed that duplicate absentee ballots were mailed for the spring election (which included the state Supreme Court race)[^2][^4][^5][^6]. - **Cause of the error**: The duplicate ballots resulted from a printing error where mailing labels were printed twice during the Blizzard of '26 (Blizzard Elsa), which closed City Hall and forced staff to work quickly to meet mailing deadlines[^2][^6][^5][^4]. - **City response**: The clerk's office sent letters to affected voters instructing them to vote only once and destroy the extra ballot[^6][^4][^2]. - **Safeguards in place**: Election officials stated they conduct daily audits of returned ballots to ensure duplicate votes are not counted, and Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe confirmed that if two ballots are returned, one is rejected per legal process[^1]. **Overall validity**: 95% [^3]: [There's Some Shady Stuff Happening With Mail-In Ballots in Green Bay, Wisconsin](https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/04/06/green-bay-double-ballots-sent-n2673966) [^2]: [Wisconsin GOP files complaint against Green Bay clerk after more ...](https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-gop-complaint-green-bay-clerk-more-duplicate-ballots) [^6]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots; prompts election fraud concerns](https://fox11online.com/news/beyond-the-podium/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^1]: [Wisconsin Republican Party files complaint over duplicate ballots in Green Bay](https://local12.com/news/nation-world/wisconsin-republican-party-files-complaint-duplicate-ballots-green-bay-wisconsin-elections-commission-april-7-2026) [^4]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - WCIV](https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^5]: [Green Bay printing error sends duplicate ballots to 152 voters](https://www.nbc26.com/greenbay/green-bay-printing-error-sends-duplicate-ballots-to-152-voters) ### 5. Over 150 Green Bay, Wisconsin voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the spring election — 100% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/QA0udRhqXedizzv7d2ie ##### Fact Check Analysis **The claim is TRUE.** Multiple reliable sources confirm that over 150 Green Bay, Wisconsin voters were mailed duplicate absentee ballots for the April 7, 2026 spring election. ###### Key Evidence: - **152 voters affected**: Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys confirmed that 152 voters were mistakenly sent two absentee ballots[^4][^2][^5][^3]. This number exceeds the "over 150" stated in the claim. - **Cause of the error**: The duplication occurred when mailing labels were printed twice due to rushed processing. City Hall was closed an extra day because of Blizzard Elsa, forcing the clerk's office to work quickly to get ballots sent on time[^4][^5][^3]. - **Clerk acknowledged the mistake**: Jeffreys publicly admitted the error, calling it a "system glitch," and stated her office is implementing daily audits and ballot file audits to ensure votes are not counted twice[^2][^3][^4]. - **Official complaint filed**: The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission on April 6, alleging the duplicate ballots violated state election law[^2][^1][^5]. - **Characterized as human error**: Wisconsin Elections Commission Chairwoman Ann Jacobs stated the duplicates were "ordinary human error, not fraud"[^2]. - **Spring election context**: The incident relates to the April 7, 2026 Spring Election, as confirmed in multiple reports[^3][^1][^5]. **Overall validity**: 100% [^4]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KIMA](https://kimatv.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^2]: [GOP files complaint after duplicate absentee ballots sent in Green Bay](https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/04/06/green-bay-clerk-sent-duplicate-ballots-attracts-republican-complaint/89489683007/) [^5]: [Wisconsin Republican Party files complaint over duplicate ballots in ...](https://fox11online.com/news/beyond-the-podium/wisconsin-republican-party-files-complaint-duplicate-ballots-green-bay-wisconsin-elections-commission-april-7-2026) [^3]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KATU](https://katu.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^1]: [WisGOP Files WEC Complaint Over Duplicate Ballots in Green Bay » Urban Milwaukee](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/wisgop-files-wec-complaint-over-duplicate-ballots-in-green-bay/) ### 6. Madison, Wisconsin mailed 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election — 100% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/1fjzFtm3GGlN2WwosT7M Based on my investigation, I can now analyze this claim about Madison, Wisconsin mailing duplicate absentee ballots. ##### Fact Check Analysis **The claim is TRUE.** Madison, Wisconsin did mail 2,215 duplicate absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election. ###### Key Evidence: - **Confirmed by city officials**: Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl acknowledged that 2,215 duplicate ballots were sent out across 10 wards before the error was caught on Monday, September 23, 2024[^2][^4][^3]. - **Cause of the error**: The duplicate ballots resulted from a "data processing error" during an unsuccessful file merge that copied voter files instead of merging them[^2]. - **Safeguards in place**: The duplicate ballots have identical barcodes on their return envelopes, so even if a voter submitted two absentee ballots, only one could be counted because the voting system does not accept the same barcode twice[^4][^1]. - **Additional protections**: Once an absentee ballot is received and scanned, the voter is marked in the poll book as having voted, which prevents them from casting a second ballot[^2][^1]. - **No ballots returned**: As of the reports, no duplicate ballots had been returned[^4][^2]. ###### Important context: - The error was caught and rectified quickly, and city officials were transparent about the mistake[^1][^4]. - Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany demanded an investigation, but election officials emphasized that the safeguards would prevent any duplicate voting[^1][^3]. - This occurred in September 2024, well before the November 2024 presidential election. **Overall validity**: 100% [^2]: [Absentee voting off to rough start in Wisconsin city as ...](https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/clerical-error-duplicating-ballots-in-democratic-stronghold-marks-absentee-votings-start-in-wisconsin/) [^4]: [Wisconsin congressman falsely suggests Madison city ...](https://fox11online.com/news/election/tom-tiffany-united-state-representative-madison-absentee-ballots-2000-mistakenly-mailed-city-clerk-maribeth-witzel-behl-envelopes-bar-codes-2024-presidential-election-kamala-harris-donald-trump) [^3]: [Wisconsin pol falsely says city clerk lied about absentee ballots](https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/09/wisconsin-absentee-ballots-madison-clerk-election-tiffany-republican-democrat/) [^1]: [Wisconsin Republican demands probe after Madison sends out over ...](http://tiffany.house.gov/media/editorials-letters-and-articles/wisconsin-republican-demands-probe-after-madison-sends-out) ### 7. Local news reported that the incident of duplicate absentee ballots in Green Bay brings up worries over potential election fraud within the city of Green Bay — 100% Model: Kimi K2.5 · Checked on: 07/04/2026 · Detail: /claim/zm9PAqAebT3bvIBIbtwu Based on my search, I found clear evidence confirming this claim. Multiple local and national news outlets have reported on this incident. **Verification:** - **152 Green Bay voters were mistakenly sent two absentee ballots** due to a clerical error where mailing labels were accidentally printed twice[^2][^3][^1] - City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys acknowledged the mistake, explaining it occurred because her office was rushing to send out ballots after City Hall was closed an extra day due to Blizzard Elsa[^2][^1][^3] - The clerk's office stated they are ensuring votes will not get counted twice[^1][^2][^3] - The news reports explicitly state that "the incident has some voters asking questions about election fraud" and that "This incident has prompted concern about potential election fraud within the city of Green Bay"[^2][^1][^3] - The reports are from WLUK FOX 11 News, a local Green Bay/Fox Cities television station[^3][^1][^2] The reporting accurately reflects that this was an administrative error (not actual fraud), but it did raise concerns among some voters about the potential for election fraud. **Overall validity**: 100% [^2]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots](https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^3]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots](https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys) [^1]: [152 Green Bay voters mistakenly mailed 2 absentee ballots - KATV](https://katv.com/news/nation-world/green-bay-duplicate-absentee-ballots-mailed-2026-spring-general-election-city-clerk-celestine-jeffreys)