It is clear by public comments in the past week there is perceived intimidation by our Sheriff against certain voters,' Board Member Randi Clites said.

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office has been removed from providing election security for in-person absentee voting after a social media post from the sheriff went viral last weekend.

The groups say some Portage County voters feel intimidated by comments recently made in a Facebook post by Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski.

The Portage County sheriiff's controversial post prompted residents to file complaints with local, state and national agencies.

The Portage County Sheriff's Office won't be providing security during early voting at the Portage County Board of Elections, the board ruled Friday.