Ballot printing error affects Milwaukee aldermanic race
Milwaukee’s voting officials are asking 200 voters who were absent to recast their ballots just a week prior to Election Day. Milwaukee Election Commission explained that a printing error caused the incorrect reversal in the names of candidates running for District 5 on the Milwaukee Common Council. Two weeks ago, Candidate LamontWestmoreland was still in the midst his campaign when he received the news from the electoral commission. He said that there was a possibility of incorrect ballots being sent, and that good ballots could be received. A viewer shared a letter from WISN 12 News explaining that a printing error had caused the incorrect order in which the candidates were listed on absentee ballots. Westmoreland clarified that the viewer was confused and that he felt more at ease about it. “The machine correctly reads the oval. It only reads the oval. The printed name is not displayed. He stated that if someone voted for me, it would vote for my opponent and vice versa. He said that there is a solution and he was satisfied with it. Westmoreland stated that he believes everything will go well. Both candidates shared with WISN 12 News that 700 ballots were originally intended to be sent, but 500 were discovered at the post office and subsequently mailed out. Annette Jackson (the other candidate for District 5), stated that accountability is key. She admitted that she is aware of the fact that mistakes can happen. She is just glad that it is being addressed. WISN 12 News was informed by the election commission that new ballots had been sent and that if replacement ballots are not returned they will correct the original ballots so that the right candidate is elected.Jackson stated that although I was shocked and surprised, once I had recovered from the shock, it was okay. Claire Woodall-Vogg, Executive Director of the Election Commission, told WISN12 News that each ballot would be reviewed by two election workers in order to verify that the race was correctly arranged. You can still vote early in Milwaukee until Saturday. Election Day is April 4.
MILWAUKEE —
Milwaukee election officials are asking 200 voters who are absent to recast their ballots a mere week before Election Day.
Milwaukee Election Commission explained that a printing error caused the names of candidates to be reversed.
Two weeks ago, Candidate LamontWestmoreland was in his campaign when he received the news from an election commission.
He stated that there was a possibility of incorrect ballots being cast, possibly with bad ballots, good ballots, or double ballots.
WISN 12 News received a complaint from a viewer. The letter explained that the printing error caused candidates to be listed incorrectly on absentee ballots. Westmoreland explained that the viewer was confused and felt better after it was explained to them.
“The machine correctly reads the oval. It only reads the oval. The printed name is not displayed. He stated that if someone voted for me, it would vote for my opponent and vice versa. He said that there is a solution and he was satisfied with it. Westmoreland declared, “I think everything’ll be fine.”
Both candidates shared with WISN 12 News the fact that 700 ballots were originally prepared for mailing, but 500 were discovered at the post office and subsequently mailed out.
Annette Jackson, another candidate, stated that accountability is the most important thing.
She admitted that she is aware of the fact that mistakes can happen. She is just glad that it is being addressed. WISN 12 News was informed by the election commission that new ballots had been sent and that if they don’t receive them, they will correct the original ballots so that the right candidate is able to vote.
Jackson stated, “Ofcourse, I was completely surprised and shocked. But once I got over that shock, I think it was okay with me.”
Claire Woodall-Vogg, Executive Director of the Election Commission, told WISN 12 News that each ballot would be reviewed by two election workers in order to verify that the races were ordered correctly.
In Milwaukee, early voting continues until Saturday Election Day is April 4.