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Wisconsin Elections Commission

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Getting on the Ballot

Throughout Wisconsin, nomination papers and other required forms are the primary way for candidates to get their name on the ballot when seeking elected office.  Following correct procedure when obtaining and submitting nomination paper signatures is crucial to ensure ballot placement for a candidate. 

Ballot Access Manual
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Want to View Candidate Nomination Papers?

As nomination papers come in from candidates, the staff at WEC scans the pages and uploads them to Badger Voters where they can be viewed, free of charge.

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Nomination Papers

There are a number of resources to help candidates prepare and circulate their nomination papers and for clerks in the review process.

Find out more
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Challenging Nomination Papers

Anyone with knowledge may file a challenge to documents candidates file to gain ballot access. The most common challenges are to the nomination papers.

Learn about filing challenges

Circulating Nomination Papers During COVID-19

Numerous questions have arisen about ways to circulate nomination papers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Elections Commission met and drafted a memo for candidates.

Read the Memo
Wisconsin Elections Commission

Wisconsin Elections Commission

201 W Washington Ave, Madison WI 53703 

Phone: 608-266-8005

TTY: 1-800-947-3529

Email: [email protected]

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  • Clerks
    • Clerk Directory
    • Clerk Training
    • Election Notices
    • Forms and Ballot Templates
    • Manuals
    • New Clerk Checklist
    • Clerk Communications
    • Election Topics A - Z
    • School District Clerks
  • Candidates
    • Getting on the Ballot
    • Local Candidates
    • State Candidates
    • Federal Candidates
  • Elections
    • Wisconsin Elections
    • Election Security & Integrity
      • Election Complaints
      • wi.gov & .gov domains
    • Voting Equipment in Wisconsin
      • Voting Equipment Security
      • Election Results Transmission
    • Badger Books
    • Election Results
    • Recounts
    • Recall Elections
  • Poll Workers & Observers
    • Working the Polls
      • High School Poll Workers
      • Poll Worker Training
    • Observing Election Processes
  • Statistics & Data
    • Voter Registration Statistics
    • Absentee Statistics
    • Voting Statistics
    • Voter Turnout
    • Voter List Maintenance
      • Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)
    • Public Records Requests
  • Voters
    • Go to MyVote
    • Voter Information Center
    • Voter Registration
    • Photo ID
    • Voting by Mail
    • Accessible Voting
    • Military & Overseas Voters
    • Elections 101
  • Forms