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Several counties in Wisconsin faced ballot shortages during a contentious Supreme Court race, with reports indicating that "SEVEN voting sites had ZERO ballots due to 'unprecedented turnout.'" The race involves Republican candidate Brad Schimel and Democratic candidate Susan Crawford, whose victory was projected.

The Republican Party urged voters to "stay in line" despite the shortages, emphasizing that individuals still have "the right to cast your ballot." They provided contact information for the Protect the Vote Hotline to assist voters facing difficulties.

The election's implications include potential alterations to election laws, voter ID regulations, ballot drop boxes, and redistricting of Wisconsin's eight US House seats. Currently, the state holds a 6-2 Republican majority in House representation, yet Democrats have secured statewide victories.

ABC 12 confirmed that "some locations are experiencing ballot shortages due to the higher voter turnout." Additional ballots were reportedly being dispatched to address the shortage, and voters were encouraged to remain patient.

CNN reported that "multiple sites were either running low or ran out of ballots" according to the executive director of the Milwaukee election commission, highlighting the ongoing logistical challenges during the election.