The state has called in National Guard troops to staff polling sites, as thousands of workers are expected to not show up because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Wisconsin is forging ahead with its statewide elections despite ordering residents to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"If I could have changed the election on my own, I would have, but I can't without violating state law," Evers said earlier this week."I've asked the Legislature to do its part to ensure a fair and safe election, and I hope we can get some clarity as soon as possible. The bottom line is that we have to keep folks safe, and we have to make sure everyone who wants to vote has the opportunity to make their voice heard.
The Midwest state is even moving forward despite issuing in March a stay at home order that says residents can go outside only for essential activities, in order to slow the virus' spread. But U.S. District Judge William Conley acknowledged that his decision doesn't necessarily protect public health and chastised the governor and the Legislature for not rescheduling the election.
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