2025 Wisconsin spring election; Milwaukee ballot shortages due to high turnout
Milwaukee overcomes ballot shortages due to high turnout
Milwaukee election officials said there were ballot shortages at a handful of voting locations across the city due to high turnout.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee election officials said there were ballot shortages at a handful of voting locations across the city due to high turnout.
What we know:
The Milwaukee Election Commission said on Tuesday, April 1, the city was experiencing historic turnout for the spring election. But due to the unprecedented high turnout, the availability of ballots ran low at many locations. Seven locations ran out of them – and multiple couriers are en route to those locations.
Update from Milwaukee Central Count on the election
The Milwaukee Election Commission offers another update on vote counting in the city.
Fifty-Third Street School is one of the locations impacted and ran out of ballots around 6 p.m. New ballots arrived just over half an hour later.
What they're saying:
"We have dozens of field staff working to get resources to polling locations during rush hour. We apologize to Milwaukeeans but proud to see the enthusiasm and turnout," the MEC said.
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What you can do:
Polls closed across Wisconsin at 8 p.m. and the MEC reminded voters that anyone in line by then would still be allowed to vote.
Voters can call 414-286-VOTE with any concerns or questions.
2025 Wisconsin spring election; what you need to know
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The Source: The Milwaukee Election Commission provided information.