Milwaukee Recounts 30,000 Ballots Due to Tabulation Error, Delays Results

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Milwaukee officials are recounting approximately 34,000 ballots due to a human error involving unlocked tabulator machines. Although both political parties agree that the initial tabulation was accurate, the decision to re-tabulate was made to ensure transparency and public confidence. This process will delay the reporting of results, but officials emphasize that there is no indication of fraud or issues with the tabulators themselves. Wisconsin, a key swing state, is closely watched as it could influence the outcome of the election.
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- Milwaukee ballot tabulator issue; 31,000 to be recounted, city says FOX 6 Milwaukee
- Milwaukee rerunning more than 30,000 absentee ballots over error, delaying results Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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