Nearly 5,000 Allegedly Illegal Voter Registrations Discovered on Milwaukee Rolls Before WI Election

It’s been quite a whirlwind in Wisconsin as nearly 5,000 voter registrations in Milwaukee have raised eyebrows. This comes just days before crucial elections for the state Supreme Court and a decision on adding voter ID requirements to the state constitution. Fair Elections Wisconsin (FEW), a grassroots group, has been at the forefront, challenging these registrations, but faced a roadblock when the city election commission refused to investigate.

On Wednesday, Justin Gavery, President of FEW, presented the Milwaukee Election Commission with a list of 4,878 allegedly illegal voter registrations. All these registrations had ballots cast in November’s election. According to data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the United States Postal Service, some voters had moved out of the area before the specified date.

The commission’s website clearly states that voter registration requires a complete and current full name and residential address. However, FEW’s review found many discrepancies, such as missing apartment numbers and addresses changed to P.O. boxes. Gavery and his team are pushing for action against these irregularities, calling for prosecutions and changes to registration statuses.

During their meeting with the commission, FEW pressed the issue, emphasizing the potential illegal votes cast in November. Gavery noted that when they insisted on discussing these votes, the commission opted for a closed session. After about 30 minutes of deliberation, the commission returned without accepting FEW’s challenges.

Gavery expressed frustration when the commission seemed uninterested in pursuing potential voter fraud. When he questioned their willingness to address the issue, the response was simply, “Meeting adjourned.” He clarified that their investigation wasn’t about targeting any political party, as the registrations hadn’t been cross-referenced for political affiliations.

The commission has remained silent, not responding to requests for comments. It’s worth noting that while Wisconsin leaned towards Trump in the last election, Milwaukee County favored the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, by a significant margin. The upcoming elections on April 1 include key races and a constitutional amendment vote.

The proposed amendment seeks to enshrine voter ID requirements into the state constitution. State Rep. Rob Kreibich has been vocal about supporting this move, aiming to protect the voting system’s integrity. He believes a constitutional amendment will boost voter turnout in future elections.

Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court race is heating up. Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford faces off against Republican-backed Judge Brad Schimel. Recent polls indicate a tight race, with both candidates tied and a small percentage of voters still undecided.

This nonpartisan election for the high court is particularly significant as the current majority is split, with a liberal edge that recently shifted. The previous election resulted in a liberal majority after conservatives held it for 15 years. The stakes are high, as issues like voter ID could soon be on the docket.

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal justice, recently announced her decision not to seek re-election, leaving her seat open after July 31. The race has seen unprecedented spending, with nearly $81.5 million already poured into campaigns. Analysts predict it might reach $100 million by Election Day.

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, has thrown his weight behind Schimel, contributing more than $17 million through various groups. The Wisconsin Republican Party also received a substantial donation from Musk. Schimel’s campaign has raised over $12 million, bolstered by significant party support.

On the other side, Crawford has amassed over $25 million, with backing from progressive figures like George Soros and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Soros contributed $1 million to the state Democratic Party, while Pritzker added another $500,000.

Early voting numbers are already surpassing the previous Supreme Court election figures. More than 345,000 ballots have been cast, significantly higher than the 233,000 at this point in the last election, hinting at a highly engaged electorate.