Access System Update Causes Delayed Start at Voting Sites in MPS Buildings

Polls open late in Milwaukee at some MPS buildings

MILWAUKEE — Several polling locations inside Milwaukee Public Schools’ buildings opened later than required for the Wisconsin Spring Election. The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) and MPS says the delayed openings stemmed from an overnight building access system update within MPS that unintentionally restricted early access to some school buildings. The buildings were required to be open at 7:00 a.m. on election day, but MEC said the delays w…

Several Milwaukee polling locations open late due to MPS system update

A Milwaukee Public Schools system update caused several polling sites to open after the required 7 a.m. start time. All sites are now operating normally.

Access system update causes delayed start at voting sites in MPS buildings

Officials with the Milwaukee Election Commission say several polling locations inside Milwaukee Public Schools buildings opened later than the required 7:00 a.m. start time this morning.They say the delayed openings stemmed from an overnight Milwaukee Public Schools building access system update that unintentionally restricted early access to some school buildings.According to election officials, the issue was resolved quickly, and the delays we…