Wisconsin Supreme Court considers case affecting future of state’s elections leader

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate. Republicans who control the state Senate tried to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe last year. An attorney for the commission argued before the Supreme Court on Monday that Wolfe is validly holding her position as a holdover and the commission is under no obligation to appoint someone. But the attorney for Republican lawmakers argued the commission must appoint an administrator so the Senate can vote on confirming that person. The court will issue a ruling later.