Wisconsin Senate Fires Top Elections Official, Sparking Legal Battle
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to remove Meagan Wolfe, the state's top elections administrator, setting the stage for a legal battle over who will oversee voting in the crucial swing state. Supporters of Donald Trump have criticized Wisconsin's voting policies during the pandemic for his loss in the 2020 election. Despite the vote, Wolfe is likely to stay on as the administrator of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission, as Democrats argue that the Senate's actions are not legitimate. The move comes amidst broader uncertainty in Wisconsin over who will set the rules for the 2024 election, with GOP legislative leaders considering the impeachment of a liberal justice on the state Supreme Court.
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