Wisconsin to see influx of election observers on Nov. 5

Wisconsin will likely see an influx of election observers at the polls this fall as the eyes of the nation will be on the battleground state in November.

The Republican National Committee announced plans earlier this year to recruit 100,000 poll watchers and election observers across the nation, including 5,000 in Wisconsin. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will have a “record number” of election observers throughout the state, according to a statement. Meanwhile, groups like the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin will also have poll watchers present at the polls.

The rise in poll watchers and election observers comes in the wake of the 2020 presidential contest, as former President Donald Trump has repeated false claims about the integrity of elections.

Trump lost Wisconsin to President Joe Biden by around 21,000 votes in 2020. Recounts and court rulings confirmed that result.


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