Nov 10 2022
Nov 07 2022
How Votes Will Be Counted in the Nov. 8 Election
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s local election officials will be working late on Election Night to deliver unofficial election results to the public and the news media, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe, who serves as Wisconsin’s chief election official...
Audience
Nov 07 2022
Media Advisory: Covering the 2022 General Election
MADISON, Wis. – Due to high state and national media interest in covering Wisconsin’s General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission staff is issuing this advisory and highlighting points from its Election Administration and Election Day Manuals for news reporters and photographers. This...
Audience
Nov 04 2022
What To Expect On Election Night
MADISON, Wis. – To prepare members of the public and media who will be paying close attention to unofficial Election Night results, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding the public that Election Night results are unofficial and may not be fully available until the early morning hours on...
Nov 04 2022
WEC Offers Election Day Reminders for November 8
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today reminds voters to be ready for the fast-approaching General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Here’s what voters should know: 1. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at MyVote.wi.gov. Voters who are planning...
Audience
Absentee and General Reminders for the November 8, 2022 General Election
As the November 8, 2022, General Election approaches, this information provides a few important reminders for clerks this election cycle. Absentee Voting Processes and Procedures: Use of Alternate Absentee Ballot Sites: Wisconsin Statute § 6.855(1) states that, “The governing body of a municipality...
Nov 03 2022
WEC Statement Regarding Milwaukee Election Official
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission made the following statement following reports of a City of Milwaukee election official allegedly fraudulently requesting three absentee military ballots: “I am stunned and deeply disappointed by reports that a City of Milwaukee election official...
Audience
Challenge Procedures Review
1. Purpose. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a broad overview of Wisconsin law relating to the challenge processes. No new guidance is contained in this memorandum, but clerks and chief inspectors may find it helpful as a one-stop resource ahead of the General Election. 2. Background...