ElectEd

Training Policy for WisVote Users

Wisconsin Elections Commission is charged with the security and accountability of the data in the WisVote system. WEC does not permit untrained users to have access to WisVote.

New users are required to complete the Securing WisVote training series AND all other required training related to their WisVote access level:

WisVote Roles

WisVote Read Only-This access level allows user to view voter and election information in WisVote with no ability to update or modify records.
Data Entry-This access level allows users to perform many functions associated with the Clerk Role except for merging voters, printing poll books, marking checkpoints, entering contests/referendums/candidates, and other election administration duties. Requires completion of WisVote I – Data Entry Access Certification training in ElectEd.
Clerk-This access level allows users to perform all WisVote functions within their municipality, including printing poll books, creating election plans, and other election administration duties. Requires completion of WisVote II – Clerk Access Certification Training in ElectEd.

New Clerks

All new municipal clerks are required to take the Municipal Clerk Core Curriculum Training class. One option is to take the training online in ElectEd. After completing all 16 sections and quizzes, clerks should report their training using the certification reporting form posted in the Learning Center.

All Other Users

All Chief and Election Inspectors may be given access to ElectEd by their municipal clerk to view any of the Elections Administration and Badger Book training webinars and modules available there.

New chief inspectors need to take the Baseline Chief Inspector class. They must also take the 30-question Chief Inspector Self-Evaluation to be certified to conduct elections in the current term. The municipal clerk is able to view the training completed by their municipal poll workers.

ElectEd

Keep your certification current by accessing and tracking your training in ElectEd.

ElectEd Access Request Form

To obtain access to training in ElectEd, the clerk, or authorized designee should email a completed and signed copy of the appropriate request form to the Elections Help Desk ([email protected]).

Track that training!

Municipal clerks are required to report the training they attended to WEC in order to become and stay certified to conduct elections. They must also record and retain the training taken by their chief inspectors and other election workers.