"Denialists Tighten Grip: Wisconsin Republicans Vote to Fire Top Election Official"

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled state senate voted to fire Meagan Wolfe, the state's top elections official, in a party-line vote. Legal experts and the Wisconsin attorney general have disputed the move, which is likely to be determined in court. Wolfe's removal highlights the influence of election deniers and right-wing conspiracy theorists in Wisconsin politics. Republicans have criticized Wolfe for pandemic-related policies and alleged mishandling of the 2020 election. Democrats argue that the vote delegitimizes genuine election concerns in favor of falsehoods and conspiracy theories. Elections officials worry that the ongoing proceedings will fuel more misinformation and negatively impact their work.