Staff Reports
Once again, the Democrats have proven that their election operations are as organized as a cat in a bathtub, and this time, Milwaukee is the epicenter of the chaos. Amid what officials dubbed “historic turnout,” polling places in the area ran out of ballots. This level of unpreparedness raises a simple question: What happened to the Democrats’ so-called competence? With the spotlight already glaring on election integrity, this latest debacle doesn’t just raise eyebrows—it sends them skyrocketing.
On an evening that should have been a celebration of democracy, Milwaukee election officials found themselves on damage control as voters were left in lines, wondering why they were being punished for showing up to make their voices heard. At least seven polling sites were affected by the ballot shortage, with officials scrambling to assure everyone that new ballots were on the way—right in time for the polls to close at 8 p.m. Though the officials desperately reassured Wisconsin’s residents that anyone in line by closing time could still cast their vote, one can’t help but question how a historic turnout translated to an insufficient ballot supply.
Paulina Gutierrez, the executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, quickly threw up her hands and labeled the ballot shortage as “unacceptable.” While her concern is commendable, one can only wonder why city officials weren’t already prepared for the influx of voters they themselves touted. Instead of seeking a last-minute court order to extend polling hours, wouldn’t it have been more prudent to ensure a sufficient supply of ballots to start with? It’s almost as if they believed their own hype without thinking through the logistics.
Some Wisconsin Polling Places Run Out of Ballots Amid ‘Historic’ Voter Turnout https://t.co/n1pANSu7Kd
— Observing Time (@TimeObserving) April 2, 2025
In the midst of this circus, residents were urged to use ExpressVote machines to cast their votes electronically. But who wants to face more technological woes when the basic paper ballots are in short supply? Rather than being a mere inconvenience, such failures underscore a larger pattern seen in Democrat-controlled areas across the nation, where the mantra of “Vote early, vote often” often trumps basic planning and execution.
As the dust settles, one thing stands clear: this Supreme Court race isn’t just about who gets to sit in a robe and make important decisions. The stakes are incredibly high for Wisconsin, with Republican Brad Schimel fighting to maintain a conservative majority against liberal Susan Crawford in what has become one of the most expensive judicial races in history. With substantial backing from donors beyond state lines, one could argue that this election should have been more attractively presented, starting with actually having enough ballots. The Democrats is once again scrambling, demonstrating that when it comes to election management, they are all flash and no substance.
