FBI sought to interview top Milwaukee County election official

The FBI tried to interview one of the top elections officials in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, according to the county clerk’s office

The FBI tried to interview one of the top elections officials in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, according to the county clerk’s office.

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An FBI agent visited the home of county Elections Director Michelle Hawley and left her business card, County Clerk George Christenson said in a statement Wednesday.

“It is unfortunate that the FBI chose to visit the private residence of Milwaukee County’s Elections Director rather than contact the Election Commission’s office directly,” Christenson said. “No dedicated public servant should be subjected to that type of intrusion simply for carrying out her responsibilities with integrity and professionalism.”