Milwaukee Election Commission Sees Leadership Shakeup Ahead of Presidential Election

Mayor Cavalier Johnson replaces Claire Woodall with deputy Paulina Gutierrez, citing internal concerns unrelated to election management.

Claire Woodall, former executive director, was removed amidst internal issues, not due to election oversight problems.
Deputy Director Paulina Gutierrez steps up as the new head, with the change requiring Milwaukee Common Council approval.
The leadership change occurs as Milwaukee prepares for heightened scrutiny in the upcoming presidential election.
Recent controversies, including a fraud case involving a former deputy, underscore ongoing challenges in election security.
The turnover reflects broader national trends of high election worker turnover and public pressure on election officials.