Type A Notice of Partisan Primary and General Election Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Attached is the Type A Notice for Fall 2020 and accompanying notice. Read More
COVID-19 FAQs and Updates: Online Voter Registration, Absentee Voting, Envelopes, Sanitizer and Poll Worker Recruitment Monday, March 23, 2020 This communication summarizes some of the previous guidance we have posted regarding significant issues and common questions the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) continues to receive from local election officials. It includes guidance regarding the extension of online voter registration, the... Read More
FAQ: Hand Sanitizer Issues and Options for COVID-19 Sunday, March 22, 2020 The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received numerous questions regarding the availability of hand sanitizer and other cleaning products necessary for the safe administration of in-person absentee and polling place voting. We also understand that vendors around the state have exhausted... Read More
URGENT – Federal Court Decision Orders Continuation of Online Registration Through March 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Saturday, March 21, 2020 Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. On Wednesday, March 19, a lawsuit was filed by the Democratic National Committee and the... Read More
Absentee Envelope Order Status and Delivery Details COVID-19 Friday, March 20, 2020 In response to the shortage of absentee ballot envelopes, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has placed a significant print order for both transmittal and return envelopes and is coordinating delivery to each county. The counties will handle distribution to each municipality who needs... Read More
Critical Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies – Information Needed COVID-19 Friday, March 20, 2020 As you are aware, there is a nationwide shortage of hand sanitizer and other disinfecting cleaning supplies. The State of Wisconsin is working directly with many manufacturers to acquire these products for polling places and clerk offices. We are also investigating the possibility of purchasing bulk... Read More
Poll Workers – Information Needed - COVID-19 Friday, March 20, 2020 The Wisconsin Elections Commission needs your help to accurately identify the estimated shortage of election inspectors for the April 7, 2020 election and the May 12, 2020 election for Congressional District 7. County clerks should please e-mail @email with your estimated... Read More
Sample News Release for Poll Worker Recruitment - COVID-19 Friday, March 20, 2020 Updated 9/01/2020 for the November General Election Attached please find a sample news release that clerks are encouraged to use to put out the call for election inspectors. Please feel free to customize it with your own name, your mayor, village president or town board chair's name, or whoever you... Read More
Legislative Update – Filling Vacancies and Election Certificates Thursday, March 19, 2020 Governor Evers recently signed into law the following two election-related bills passed by the Legislature: 1. 2019 Act 164: This legislation was introduced as Senate Bill 108 and was intended to simplify and clarify the statutes related to filling vacancies in local elective offices. One... Read More
Nomination Paper Review Standards Thursday, March 19, 2020 As a result of recent litigation related to ballot access decisions, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) adopted guidance to clarify two legal standards related to the review of nomination papers. The Commission directed its staff to utilize these standards in its review of nomination papers... Read More