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FBI to Interview Milwaukee Police Over 2020 Election

5/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

The FBI will interview Milwaukee police officers present at polling sites and the central ballot-counting location on Election Night 2020.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany said the probe should proceed and any wrongdoing be charged.
Governor Tony Evers said the state will defend its employees against false allegations and monitor the FBI for compliance.
Election officials said multiple audits, recounts and a conservative review found no evidence of widespread fraud.

History

Historical Context

After the 2000 Florida recount ended with the Supreme Court’s December 12, 2000 decision that certified George W. Bush’s 537-vote (0.009%) win, states tightened election oversight. In 2024, federal investigators questioned Milwaukee police about 2020 Wisconsin polling-site procedures, echoing the post-2000 drive for stronger safeguards championed by officials such as Secretary of State Katherine Harris.

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Story summary

The FBI will interview Milwaukee police officers present at polling sites and the central ballot-counting location on Election Night 2020.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany said the probe should proceed and any wrongdoing be charged.
Governor Tony Evers said the state will defend its employees against false allegations and monitor the FBI for compliance.
Election officials said multiple audits, recounts and a conservative review found no evidence of widespread fraud.

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