Milwaukee officials have reported that more than 63,000 out of approximately 107,000 absentee ballots have been counted as of 8:30 p.m. CT. The count has been progressing swiftly after an error in setting up tabulator machines necessitated a recount of around 30,000 ballots. The city re-did all 30,000 ballots and has been making significant headway since then, although a specific estimate for completion has not been provided.
Despite the efficient recount process, Republicans have expressed concerns regarding the incident and are seeking clarification from Milwaukee authorities. Senator Ron Johnson and Wisconsin GOP chair Brian Schimming visited the central count location as election observers and engaged with the city's chief elections official.
