Milwaukee Ballot Glitch Disrupts Election Night | Milwaukee News

Election night in Milwaukee turned chaotic when a download error at the Central Count delayed absentee ballot results—forcing NBC’s Steve Kornacki to visibly scramble on air, calling the moment “deflating.” The glitch, blamed on “human error,” triggered a full re-download and left viewers waiting for crucial data. While state law bars early processing of absentee ballots—and legislative reform has stalled—the sheer volume in cities like Milwaukee often causes delays anyway. Despite the hiccup, David Crowley clinched the Democratic governor’s nomination, turning the Milwaukee snafu into a memorable, behind-the-scenes look at the messy reality of election reporting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/438493d4ed64a45f