The English Department chair at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire flipped over a table that was being used by the school’s College Republicans chapter to promote two conservative candidates in Tuesday’s statewide election.
Tatiana Bobrowicz, who chairs the campus chapter, recounted to local news outlets that she set up a table outside the student center to promote Wisconsin supreme court candidate Brad Schimel and state superintendent contender Brittany Kinser. A man approached the table asking Bobrowicz why it was so close to the polling location inside the student center.
The student leader explained that the table was more than 100 feet away from the polling place in compliance with Wisconsin’s electioneering laws. The table display was also approved by the university, she said.
In response, the man said “the time for this is over” and flipped the table before walking away. Following the brief incident, video footage shows various items strewn over the sidewalk.
“Violent Crawford supporter flipped our table this morning. Vote Schimel to bring back justice and civility!” the College Republicans chapter posted on X.
The university later notified Bobrowicz that the man was identified as José Felipe Alvergue, who chairs the English Department. Alvergue was put on administrative leave following the incident.