The FBI sought to interview the director of elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at her private residence this week, according to statements from county officials.

The Milwaukee County clerk's office confirmed that federal agents attempted to conduct an interview with the county's elections director. The approach occurred at the official's home rather than through official channels or at her workplace.

Wisconsin election officials have characterized the FBI's approach as inappropriate, taking issue with agents showing up at the director's private residence. The county clerk's office released a statement acknowledging the FBI's attempt to conduct the interview.

The FBI has not publicly commented on the nature of the attempted interview or what information agents were seeking from the Milwaukee County elections director. Federal authorities have not disclosed whether this contact was part of a broader investigation.

Milwaukee County is Wisconsin's most populous county and includes the state's largest city. The county has been central to election-related discussions in Wisconsin, a key swing state in recent presidential elections.

It remains unclear whether the elections director ultimately spoke with federal agents or declined the interview request.