Milwaukee’s Elections Chief Departs Six Months Prior to Election

The ousted election chief in Milwaukee has left Republicans in Wisconsin concerned about the replacement’s impact on election integrity in the swing state. Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced the departure of Claire Woodall, who was criticized for her handling of the 2020 presidential election. She will be replaced by Paulina Gutierrez, but the reasons for Woodall’s removal were not disclosed. State Senator Dan Knodl expressed surprise at the sudden change and noted Woodall’s controversial history, including collaboration with leftist groups during the 2020 election. Woodall’s handling of the election results and misplaced flash drive raised further concerns. The appointment of Gutierrez has raised questions about potential bias and collaboration with partisan groups, leading to worries among Wisconsin conservatives. Mayor Johnson’s previous involvement with Democrat operatives has also come under scrutiny. The upcoming election in Milwaukee will be closely watched as the state continues to be a key battleground.