The reintroduction of legislation allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots on the Monday before election day isn’t just good policy – it’s essential for our democracy’s health. That bill, like so many others aimed at improving electoral efficiency, faced unnecessary political hurdles despite its clear benefits for Wisconsin voters. Now, Rep. Scott Krug is taking the lead on what he calls his top priority this session – allowing Monday processing of absentee ballots. This isn’t rocket science; Most states already allow some form of early processing of absentee ballots, but Wisconsin clerks cannot begin until the morning of Election Day. Let’s finally give our election officials the tools they need to serve Wisconsin voters efficiently and transparently.