Officials warn that Wisconsin election results could be delayed

Polls are open across Wisconsin on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. State election officials are warning that due to the high number of absentee ballots, results may take longer to come in. Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe emphasized that accuracy, integrity, and transparency are the priorities over speed in reporting results. 1.5 million voters in Wisconsin have already cast their ballots, with 950,000 of those being in-person absentee votes. Processing these absentee ballots will take time, as Wisconsin law prohibits the counting of these ballots until Election Day. Political science professor Geoff Peterson from UW-Eau Claire predicts that the state’s close race and high number of absentee ballots may delay the final results, possibly not being known until Wednesday or later. Voters are reminded to bring a photo ID, proof of residency if registering or making changes, and to stay in line by 8 p.m. to cast their vote. This election in Wisconsin is crucial, and the results may not be known immediately due to the unique circumstances this year.

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