Staff Reports
The Wisconsin Republican Party’s new executive director, Andrew Iverson, has been accused of attempting to disrupt Election Day 2020, a former GOP operative claimed. Carlton Huffman, the whistleblower, released text messages allegedly from Iverson, urging Trump supporters to interfere with a nonprofit organization’s efforts to drive voters to the polls. Despite not denying the authenticity of the texts, Iverson has dismissed the allegations as a joke. The current communications director of the Wisconsin GOP has pointed out that Huffman has a controversial background, with a record of spreading falsehoods and being fired from a previous job.
Blackballed former Wisconsin GOP operative takes aim at new leader by revealing scheming 2020 texts https://t.co/JnCc6r1CMY https://t.co/JnCc6r1CMY
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 26, 2024
The text messages in question were exchanged between Iverson and Huffman, discussing ways to influence voters on Election Day. Iverson suggested that Trump supporters participate in a Democrat-aligned voter turnout effort, causing concern among critics, including Souls to the Polls, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that provides transportation for voters. The group has called for Iverson to step down, denouncing the alleged voter suppression.
While Iverson has defended himself, stating that his remarks were meant as a spur-of-the-moment joke, the accusations have stirred controversy. Despite expressing commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process, Iverson’s alleged remarks have raised questions about his suitability for the role of executive director within the party. The situation has intensified debates over voter suppression and the conduct of political operatives, particularly in crucial battleground states such as Wisconsin.
