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FBI Sought Interview With Milwaukee County Elections Director At Her Home

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said the FBI attempted to interview the county elections director by visiting her private residence.[1]

Christenson said an FBI agent left a business card at the elections director's private residence rather than contacting the county Election Commission office.[1] Christenson also defended Milwaukee County's 2020 presidential election as fair, noting it was repeatedly validated by recounts, audits and state and federal court challenges.[1]

The confirmed FBI activity in Milwaukee comes as federal officials also review election materials from Fulton County, Georgia, and Wayne County, Michigan.[1]

  1. CBS News
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  • On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said the FBI had attempted to interview the county elections director by visiting her home.
  • An FBI agent left a business card at the elections director's private residence instead of contacting the Election Commission office, according to Christenson.
  • Christenson defended Milwaukee County's 2020 presidential election as fair and repeatedly validated through recounts, audits and state and federal court challenges.
  • The confirmed FBI activity in Milwaukee comes as federal officials also review election materials from Fulton County, Georgia, and Wayne County, Michigan.

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May 14, 2026