Wisconsin's election is off to a smooth start, according to Meagan Wolfe, the administrator of the state Elections Commission. In a news briefing on Tuesday morning, Wolfe reported that all polling places in the state had opened as expected, with no reported issues or threats.
Wisconsin, with approximately 3,700 polling places, has not encountered any problems so far. It is important to note that the polling places are managed by municipal clerks, not the state commission.
Regarding early voting, Wolfe mentioned that about 1.6 million Wisconsin voters have already cast their votes early or have been sent mail-in ballots. However, this number represents only half of the total turnout in the 2020 presidential election. Wolfe predicted that it would be a busy day at the polls due to the remaining voter turnout.
Overall, the smooth operation of Wisconsin's election process is a positive sign for the state's democracy. With no reported issues at polling places and a significant number of early votes already cast, the state is on track for a successful election day.
