Face coverings are highly recommended and encouraged to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We have secured enough coverings for all poll workers for the upcoming 2020 elections. If you want to provide masks to voters, municipalities must obtain additional coverings. We’ve included signage which you can see attached below.
Can voters be required to wear a face coverings at their polling place?
No, face coverings can be strongly encouraged but not required. Election officials should not add additional requirements not provided by state or federal law that impacts the civil and constitutional rights of voters. We also do not believe that county and/or municipal health orders supersede voting rights or can add additional qualifications to vote.
Please read more about face coverings in our FAQ document here: https://elections.wi.gov/memo/face-coverings-while-voting-and-conducting-elections-covid-19.
NOTE:
An updated version of the FAQs from 2020 was created in 2021 based on a ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. That updated FAQ can be found here: https://elections.wi.gov/memo/face-coverings-while-voting-and-conducting-elections-covid-19-updated.