12.05 False representations affecting elections. No person may knowingly make or publish, or cause to be made or published, a false representation pertaining to a candidate or referendum which is intended or tends to affect voting at an election.
History: 1973 c. 334; 1993 a. 175.
A violation of this section does not constitute defamation per se. Tatur v. Solsrud, 174 Wis. 2d 735, 498 N.W.2d 232 (1993).
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 12 - Prohibited election practices.
12.03 - Campaigning restricted.
12.035 - Posting and distribution of election-related material.
12.04 - Communication of political messages.
12.05 - False representations affecting elections.
12.07 - Election restrictions on employers.