Wisconsin prepares for federal officers at polling places

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 02:33 · Archive

Wisconsin elections officials have released guidance for local clerks on how to handle federal law enforcement at the polls on election day.

Wisconsin's Elections Commission has released draft guidance for local election clerks on handling federal law enforcement at polling places on election day. The memo, to be voted on at a commission meeting on Thursday, covers what clerks should do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, Department of Homeland Security officials, FBI agents or local law enforcement show up at the polls.

Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin's chief elections officer, said the state's roughly 1,800 local clerks are well trained in how to deal with law enforcement at polling places. Wolfe told a news conference that she does not expect any problems at Wisconsin's polling places and that "we expect everything to be in accordance with the law".

The guidance comes as Wisconsin prepares for its general election with over 3,600 polling locations across the state and more than 300,000 poll workers. Election officials said there are no major changes to voting procedures and voters should not expect their experience to differ from past elections.

How it is being reported

• Are you ready to vote? Election officials tout preparations ahead of Nov. 3rd electionThe Wisconsin Elections Commission is urging people to have a plan to vote as the Nov. 3rd general election approaches, especially for those voting absentee.WSAW · 15 Oct, 02:14
• Wisconsin elections officials prepare for federal officers at the pollsThe Wisconsin Elections Commission released draft guidance on Tuesday that is to be voted on at a commission meeting Thursday.WBAY · 13 Oct, 21:30

In this story: Wisconsin · Wisconsin Elections Commission · Meagan Wolfe · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security · FBI

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