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System lags as a result of high first day early voting turnout resolved (WI)
Channel3000 News ^ | October 23, 2024 | Brandon Millman

Posted on 10/23/2024 6:50:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. -- The first day of in-person absentee voting in Wisconsin saw a higher than expected turnout, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

It said Tuesday that it led to a temporary slowdown in its WisVote system, which some clerks rely on to manage voting logistics. According to the WEC, the system is essential for printing labels that are affixed to the outside of in-person absentee certificate envelopes.

Clerks can still manually write the necessary information on the envelopes if needed. However, the delay was quickly addressed by the WEC staff, who worked to enhance the system's capacity to meet the increased demand.

Officials emphasized the slowdown was solely due to the overwhelming number of voters participating in in-person absentee voting and should not hinder any voter's ability to cast their ballots Tuesday. The WEC said it is committed to ensuring that all clerks can facilitate the voting process efficiently, even in the face of high turnout.

As the election season progresses, election officials encourage voters to remain informed and prepared, ensuring a smooth voting experience for all.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: election; voting; wisconsin
Early Voting News From The Field in Wisconsin. Based upon the MASSIVE displays of Trump signage that I've seen around my state, it looks like the electorate IS listening and getting their votes in early this time around. *Fingers Crossed* to beat the STEAL!
1 posted on 10/23/2024 6:50:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Can't beat the steal. The Rats can just manufacture (n + 1) votes at the last minute and win.

Why do people have such a difficult time grasping this concept?

2 posted on 10/23/2024 7:18:12 AM PDT by caddie
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To: caddie

Because most of us here aren’t Nattering Neighbobs of Negativity?


3 posted on 10/23/2024 7:20:36 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

It’s very early, but signs are positive for Republicans. Looks like many states or cities have had record early turnout, and that should bode well for Trump. Team Trump have been pushing early voting for some time now. They’re also encouraging ballot harvesting in any place it’s legal. I’m not wearing rose-colored glasses, but I do believe Trump’s message has been resonating, while Kamala’s unfocused “opportunity economy” talk is falling flat.


4 posted on 10/23/2024 7:21:08 AM PDT by Kharis13
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It’s very early, but signs are positive for Republicans.

Just like 2020


5 posted on 10/23/2024 7:33:49 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Well spoken, Diana.

He is probably one of those “principled conservatives” who regularly sit on their ass on election day “to send a message”!


6 posted on 10/23/2024 7:38:15 AM PDT by Redleg Duke (“Time to Play Cowboys and Snowflakes!”)
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Odd terminology.

“In-person Absentee”


7 posted on 10/23/2024 7:39:30 AM PDT by Owen
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

They cheat best amid chaos. Expect it.


8 posted on 10/23/2024 7:43:56 AM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (Polls are designed to sell more ads & polls only. If it's not a horse race the money dries up.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

What is “in-person absentee voting”? Strikes me as an oxymoron?


9 posted on 10/23/2024 7:45:10 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts (,,)
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To: Tommy Revolts; Owen; All

Terminology used in Wisconsin. You’ll be ‘absent’ on November 5th, (so you are an ‘absentee’ voter on that day) but you can vote ‘in-person’ ahead of that versus mailing in an absentee ballot.


10 posted on 10/23/2024 8:09:35 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I see, “early voting” then. Wisconsin, dontcha know.


11 posted on 10/23/2024 9:09:39 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts (,,)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Beat the STEAL indeed

Democrats ummm clerks can still manually write the necessary information on the envelopes.

It’s Wisconsin


12 posted on 10/23/2024 12:18:06 PM PDT by Vaduz
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

D in W I hope you are right and I am wrong.


13 posted on 10/24/2024 11:05:56 AM PDT by caddie
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