UW - Stevens Point Students wait up to 3 hours in line to register and vote Tuesday night

City leaders in Stevens Point are seeking solutions to address extreme wait times for voters at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point polling location. During Tuesday's election, some students waited over three hours to cast their ballots. Mayor Mike Wiza and local officials are now requesting $35,000 in the 2027 budget to purchase additional Badger Book machines to improve efficiency and prevent similar delays in future elections.