MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU) Governor Tony Evers has announced Wednesday that personnel from the Wisconsin National Guard will assist in next week’s primary elections.
Evers office says a yet-to-be determined number of Guard members will mobilize to state active duty, to support the Wisconsin Elections Commission and clerks across the state. The Guard is working with the Elections Commission to determine how many members would be available to work the polls.
The Elections Commission reported Tuesday that there was a shortage of 900 poll workers, in more than 150 municipalities.
Poll workers tend to be older, and many have decided not to staff polling places because of COVID-19 concerns.
The Wisconsin National Guard also assisted at polling places across the state during the April elections.
