Milwaukee's new election chief knows her office is under scrutiny, but she's ready
SCOTT BAUER Associated Press
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Wisconsin voters consistently rank the economy as the number one issue in this upcoming election. However, they disagree on which candidate would handle it better and which parts of the economy matter most.
MILWAUKEE — As election officials across the country boost security ahead of November’s election, the leader of one of the most intensely scrutinized offices in a presidential swing state said it’s not personal threats or worries about conflicts at the polls that keep her up at night.
Milwaukee's election administrator Paulina Gutierrez poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the city's election operation center in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee's election administrator Paulina Gutierrez, left, talks to Phyllis Whitley, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the city's elections operation center in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon said Thursday she is requesting an official investigation with the assistance of the Wisco…
Milwaukee's election administrator Paulina Gutierrez poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the city's election operation center in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee's election administrator Paulina Gutierrez, left, talks to Phyllis Whitley, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in the city's elections operation center in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
