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A Guide to Understanding Referenda

Note: This guide will not cover every referendum permitted by statutes. Legal counsel specializing in the subject matter that permits or requires a referendum to be held in certain circumstances should be consulted to ensure that compliance with all requirements are met.
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2018 Post-Election Voting Equipment Audit Final Report

Post-Election Voting Equipment Audit Introduction Wis. Stat. § 7.08(6) is the state embodiment of § 301(a)(5) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). Wis. Stat. § 7.08(6), which requires the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) to audit each voting system that is used in this state following
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Sample Type B Notice For General Election - Governor

The Type B Notice for November 2018 has been revised to include a sentence regarding the ability to get a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. The notice has also been updated to account for new voting equipment is use in Wisconsin.
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Testimony on LRB 4310/1 Overseas Electors

Testimony of Michael Haas Wisconsin Elections Commission Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections February 14, 2018 Room 415 Northwest, State Capitol Public Hearing LRB 4310/1 Chairperson Bernier and Committee Members:
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Testimony on Assembly Bill 925 re: absentee voting in nursing homes and other adult-care facilities

Testimony of Michael Haas Wisconsin Elections Commission Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections February 14, 2018 Room 415 Northwest, State Capitol Public Hearing Assembly Bill 925 Chairperson Bernier and Committee Members: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on Assembly Bill 925. The Elections Commission has not taken a position on this bill, and therefore I am providing our staff’s feedback for information purposes only.
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