Kelly addresses press and watch party, thanks supporters: “It is not hard to do a statewide campaign, it takes a lot out of you, especially for an introvert like me” “I do not have a worthy opponent to whom I can concede,” calls Protasiewicz campaign “beneath contempt,” alleges “rancid slanders” and calls Protasiewicz a “serial liar”

Polls are open in Wisconsin! It’s a busy day so far in Madison. The chief elections inspector for ward 135 says he’s seeing strong turnout here so far, even compared with past Supreme Court elections. Poll workers here set up at 6 am to open at 7; polling places close at 8pm