Milwaukee running out of ballots amid historic voter turnout
The City of Milwaukee is facing a ballot shortage due to the high voter turnout on Tuesday night, as residents line up at polling stations to determine the political leaning of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. At least seven polling sites in Milwaukee have reported running out of ballots, according to the Milwaukee Elections Commission. However, more ballots are expected to arrive soon, and Wisconsin residents who were in line by 8 p.m. are still eligible to vote.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, making this race a crucial one for both Democrat and Republican-aligned groups across the country. The outcome of the election is seen as a reflection of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
The race has attracted attention from outside Wisconsin, with both sides pouring money and resources into influencing the results. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently hosted an America PAC town hall in Green Bay, where he handed out two $1 million checks to voters who signed a petition against “activist judges.”
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul tried to stop Musk from distributing the checks by requesting an emergency injunction, but the state’s highest court rejected his plea. Musk defended the checks as a way to draw attention to the issue, stating that it causes the media to “lose their minds.”
Musk’s attorneys clarified that the payments were intended to spark a grassroots movement against activist judges, rather than to explicitly support or oppose any candidate in the race.
It is crucial for voters in Wisconsin to have their voices heard in this important election, as the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the state and the country as a whole.
The original content was sourced from Fox News, and credit goes to reporters Jason Calvi, Sophia Compton, and Paul Steinhauser for their contributions to this report.
