Photos: Inside the Lake Geneva polling place on Election Day during coronavirus
Take a look inside the Lake Geneva City Hall polling place today as voters cast their ballots in an unusual election, with poll workers wearing masks and taking other precautions to guard against the coronavirus.
Lake Geneva City Hall front entrance Election Day April 7, 2020
After a whirlwind of political debate and legal action at the state level because of the coronavirus outbreak, the polling place at Lake Geneva City Hall opened today with extra signage and traffic controls to prevent people from spreading the virus.
Sign directs voters at entrance to Lake Geneva City Hall
A sign at the front entrance to Lake Geneva City Hall directs voters inside today for the April 7 presidential primary and local municipal and school board elections.
Voter wearing protective mask waits in line to vote
Face masks no longer are optional in downtown Lake Geneva stores, restaurants and elsewhere.
Window panes separate voters from workers
A large plastic window pane in a wooden frame hangs from the ceiling to protect poll workers Joyce Eouhl, seated left, and Carole Sappington, seated right, at the polling place in April 2020 at Lake Geneva City Hall.
Poll worker sanitizes pens after each use on Election Day
Lake Geneva poll workers like Sylvia Paprzyck, shown at work in April, will receive more pay when they work on election now that city officials have approved pay raises.
Voters cast ballots at Lake Geneva City Hall
Voters take their turns today at voting booths inside Lake Geneva City Hall during an April 7 election in which precautions are being taken to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Fence separates voters at entrance to Lake Geneva City Hall
An orange portable fence guides voters in and out of Lake Geneva City Hall today for an Election Day that brought many unusual precautions during the coronavirus crisis.
City Clerk Lana Kropf at Lake Geneva City Hall on Election Day
Lake Geneva City Clerk Lana Kropf, left, joins other poll workers in donning face masks today to guard against the coronavirus on Election Day inside Lake Geneva City Hall.
National Guard soldier assists with Election Day in Lake Geneva
Signs create separation to guard against coronavirus infections during Election Day today inside Lake Geneva City Hall, including poll worker Jenn Garcia, seated, who was deployed by the Wisconsin National Guard to help with the unusual election.
Charlene Klein backer campaigns outside City Hall
Bill Bearder, a supporter of Lake Geneva mayoral candidate Charlene Klein, carries a Klein campaign sign outside Lake Geneva City Hall today as voters head inside to cast their ballots.
Husband and wife voters exit Lake Geneva City Hall
Christopher Strong, left, and his wife, Nela Strong, wear protective face masks today while exiting Lake Geneva City Hall after voting in the April 7 election.
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