Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Wisconsin GOP's Attempt to Impeach Elections Official Dismissed by Assembly Majority Leader

Despite calls for her replacement, Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe plans to remain in her post through the November election.

  • The GOP majority leader in the Wisconsin Assembly has dismissed the Republican attempt to impeach the state's nonpartisan top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, over her handling of the 2020 election.
  • State Rep. Janel Brandtjen introduced a resolution to impeach Wolfe in the Assembly, but as of Thursday, it had only five co-sponsors and would require 50 votes to pass.
  • Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August said Brandtjen's proposal would not be voted on because it doesn't have enough support to get out of committee or be approved by a majority of the Assembly.
  • Even as the impeachment effort stalls, Republicans have called for Wolfe to be replaced. However, Wolfe has said she will remain in her post at least through the November election.
  • Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is being targeted for recall by supporters of former President Donald Trump, in part over his opposition to the Wolfe impeachment.
Hero image