Governor Tony Evers and all future governors will retain their power to distribute federal money without legislative input after voters voted down two referendum questions on Tuesday. The first question, which prohibited the legislature from delegating their appropriations duties, was defeated by a 57.4 percent-42.6 percent margin. The second question, which would have required legislature approval for federal funds, was also defeated 57.5 percent-42.5 percent. It was a win for Democrats, who campaigned that the questions were confusing and it put red tape on funds that could delay response in emergencies. Republicans felt the current system allowed the governor too much power with federal money, as they charged Evers with during the pandemic. Locally, Door and Kewaunee counties were split on the issue with Kewaunee County residents voting yes on both questions and Door County residents voting no on both questions.