Milwaukee Election Commission: Milwaukee Election Commission statement on August 11, 2026 election results delay

On Tuesday, August 11, Wisconsin held its primary election. The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) experienced a one-hour delay in reporting that did not impact the election results. In response to media inquiries, MEC is outlining what happened in the Q&A below. What happened? At the conclusion of the City of Milwaukee’s count of absentee ballots, elections staff are responsible for download...