I just read that the results were actually released illegally under Wisconsin state law. the Wisconsin election website said the results were released by error as they were testing the program with random numbers so the numbers wernt the "real" results. this excuse probably gets them out of some trouble, or it might be true, but not likely.

I'm betting someone working for the commission saw the real results vs the polls and feared future election fraud so they posted the results illegally. To cover their ass the election comission pulled them down quick and said it was a mistake and the numbers wernt real so don't pay attention, but only after the news media was informed on purpose by the leaker. Thats my guess.

Michigan law prohibits release of counts prior to polls closing on election day Nov 8th. both candidates could sue for damages, that's why the election comission had to say it was a mistake and not real.