Mariana La Roche Voters across Wisconsin are heading to the polls today for the 2024 election, deciding on key races, including the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as a crucial Senate contest with Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day on polling activity, voter turnout, and important developments.11 a.m.: Absentee ballot counting in Milwaukee was delayed at the Central Count facility in the Baird Center, where all absentee ballots sent by mail or cast in person are processed.According to a spokesperson for the MEC, this was due to a longer than expected poll worker check-in and setup.9:30 a.m. Republican National Committee withdrew concerns about Milwaukee limiting poll watchers, as no issues were reported by observers. The lawsuit, filed just before Election Day, drew criticism from Judge Michael Hanrahan for its timing, and he scheduled a status hearing for November 15 rather than issuing an immediate ruling.7 a.m.: Polls open across Wisconsin and will remain open until 8 p.m. Voters who are in line when the polls close will still be allowed to cast their vote. 5:30 a.m. Chair of Wisconsin Elections Commission Ann Jacobs posted on X, formally know as Twitter:"There are 1.6M absentee ballots that need to be opened and processed today so it will be a late night for results, likely 2-3am. In 2020, total votes were 3.3M." MILWAUKEE — Voters across Wisconsin are heading to the polls today for the 2024 election, deciding on key races, including the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as a crucial Senate contest with Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day on polling activity, voter turnout, and important developments. Advertisement 11 a.m.: Absentee ballot counting in Milwaukee was delayed at the Central Count facility in the Baird Center, where all absentee ballots sent by mail or cast in person are processed. According to a spokesperson for the MEC, this was due to a longer than expected poll worker check-in and setup. 9:30 a.m. Republican National Committee withdrew concerns about Milwaukee limiting poll watchers, as no issues were reported by observers. The lawsuit, filed just before Election Day, drew criticism from Judge Michael Hanrahan for its timing, and he scheduled a status hearing for November 15 rather than issuing an immediate ruling. RNC files lawsuit over Milwaukee poll watcher restrictions 7 a.m.: Polls open across Wisconsin and will remain open until 8 p.m. Voters who are in line when the polls close will still be allowed to cast their vote. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The polls are officially open in Wisconsin! Here we go! #Election2024 @WISN12News pic.twitter.com/u4KyAlK384