HOT Topics Episode 6 "Judge Targets Racine City Clerk's Election Practices"

A recent lawsuit has been filed against the City of Racine, Wisconsin, accusing the city clerk of failing to abide by the law when it came to assigning qualified poll workers during elections. According to state statute, the city clerk was required to appoint poll workers who had been submitted by the Republican and Democratic parties, and approved by the Racine City Common Council. However, the clerk decided to take matters into her own hands and assigned unaffiliated election inspectors to work at the polls, clearly violating Wisconsin law.

In a recent ruling, the judge sided with the plaintiffs, affirming that the city clerk had indeed acted wrongly and had violated state statute. It is important for officials to adhere to the law and follow proper procedures, especially when it comes to something as crucial as elections. This ruling serves as a reminder that all actions must be taken in accordance with the law to ensure a fair and just electoral process.