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Wisconsin Republicans vote to oust state's elections chief Wolfe, who vows legal fight

  • Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted along party lines to fire Meagan Wolfe, the nonpartisan administrator of state's elections commission.
  • Democrats and Wolfe argue the vote was improper, as legislators lack authority to remove her.
  • Move stems from election conspiracy theories and false fraud claims surrounding 2020 presidential race.
  • Dispute creates uncertainty around rules and oversight for 2024 election in key swing state.
  • Wolfe refuses to resign and lawsuit filed to block her removal, setting up court battle.
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