Milwaukee Recounts Over 30,000 Absentee Ballots Due to Tabulation Error

A human error involving improperly sealed tabulation machines prompts a recount that could delay Wisconsin's election results.

Approximately 31,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee are being recounted after a human error was discovered with tabulation machine seals.
Election officials emphasize that there is no evidence of tampering, and the recount is being conducted as a precaution to ensure transparency.
The recount is expected to delay the reporting of Milwaukee's election results by one to three hours, impacting the already tight timeline for Wisconsin's results.
Both Democratic and Republican party officials agreed to the recount to maintain election integrity and public confidence.
Wisconsin remains a critical battleground state with a narrow margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.