Senate Bill 34 introduces new provisions regarding the withdrawal of candidacy for certain elective offices in Wisconsin. Under the bill, individuals who file nomination papers for offices to be filled at the general election can withdraw their candidacy by submitting a sworn statement to the Elections Commission before specific deadlines. If this statement is filed, the individual's name will not appear on the ballot. The bill applies to various offices, including those for national and statewide positions, with the exception of district attorney. Additionally, candidates withdrawing their candidacy for national or statewide offices must pay a fee of $1,000, while those for other offices must pay $250. The Elections Commission is tasked with establishing a verification process for these sworn statements.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for individuals who intentionally file false statements regarding their candidacy withdrawal, classifying such actions as a Class G felony, which carries a potential fine of up to $25,000 or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. This legislation aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring that candidates who withdraw do so in a formal and verifiable manner, while also imposing significant penalties for fraudulent actions.