Due to a "historic" voter turnout in Milwaukee's spring election, ballot shortages were reported at several polling sites. The Milwaukee Election Commission sent more ballots and staff to seven locations and used early vote machines to assist with registration and ballot counting. Executive Director Paulina Gutierrez apologized for the delays, saying, "We apologize for the delays that are happening," and asked voters to remain patient, stating, "We ask you to remain patient. Please stay in line." All voters present before the 8 p.m. poll closing were still able to vote, and no court orders were needed to extend polling hours, according to WisPolitics.
Officials were checking additional voting locations for low supplies beyond the seven initially identified. JS Online reported an increase in field staff and the use of ExpressVote machines at affected polling stations. These machines, usually used during early voting, let voters select their choices on a screen before printing a ballot.
At 6:45 p.m., spokesperson Melissa Howard provided an update on the voting situation in Milwaukee. She stated, "We thank residents for their patience. As long as voters are in line by 8 p.m., they will be able to vote. No voters will be turned away and voters can call 414-286-VOTE with any concerns or questions. We have dozens of field staff working to get resources to polling locations during rush hour. We apologize to Milwaukeeans but proud to see the enthusiasm and turnout," as mentioned by WISN. Ballot shortages were reported at several polling locations, including German Immersion School, 53rd Street School, Parkview Elementary, Indigenous Peoples Park, Lancaster School, Milwaukee Sign Language, and 95th Street School. Both the Crawford and Schimel campaigns were monitoring the situation. Green Bay Clerk Celestine Jeffreys estimated that absentee ballot counting would finish shortly after polls closed.
