Filing Candidate Paperwork at WEC

Candidates or their representatives may submit nomination papers in-person at the Wisconsin Elections Commission office. To make this process as efficient as possible, candidates should make an appointment to submit nomination papers to Commission staff. However, our office does accept walk-in submissions.

Making an Appointment and Preparing to File:
Appointments are available weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please note that the Elections Commission will be closed on Christmas Eve (12/24/2024), Christmas Day (12/25/2024), New Year's Eve (12/31/2024) and New Year's Day (1/1/2025).
Organize your papers prior to arriving at the WEC office and number each petition page in sequential order.

Arriving for your appointment:
The WEC office is located at 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703. The entire building is locked, and visitors must sign in with the front desk staff before being guided to the WEC office on the second floor. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, however most appointments take around 15 minutes.
 

Appointments on the Deadline
Appointments on the deadline, January 7, 2025, are only available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan extra time if you are planning on turning in your papers on January 7 as there may be a wait. 

Book Your Filing Appointment Today!

Appointments are available between 9a & 4p, Mon-Fri. WEC offices are closed on 12/24 & 25, and 12/31 & 1/1.