The executive director of Milwaukee's Election Commission provided an update on the city's election process, stating that things are running smoothly. Long lines and high voter turnout were observed at polling places, with many new voters registering to participate in the election.
There is optimism that the counting of absentee ballots will pick up pace as the staff at the convention center hall become more familiar with the process. Approximately 300 individuals are working diligently to ensure the accurate counting of votes. It is anticipated that the absentee ballot count will be completed in the early hours after midnight, with a more precise timeline expected to be available later in the day.
Milwaukee Mayor highlighted the challenges posed by the lack of pre-processing of absentee ballots in Wisconsin before Election Day, as a bill to allow this was blocked in the state legislature. He emphasized that the late-night release of results is not indicative of any wrongdoing but rather a result of adhering to state laws and regulations.
