Webinar Handout: Contingency Planning and Emergency Preparedness: Responding to COVID-19
Attached is the latest version of the handout for Monday's webinars.
Social Media and Website Resources about Absentee Voting during COVID-19 Pandemic
A. Background To help clerks communicate with voters about absentee voting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has put together a series of sample social media posts and graphics, as well as website banners. Clerks are free to use and customize them for their own needs, as well as to share them with...
Absentee Envelope Order Status and Delivery Details COVID-19
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...
Critical Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies – Information Needed COVID-19
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...
Supplemental FAQ on Absentee Voting and COVID-19 - UPDATED
NOTE: THIS FAQ HAS BEEN UPDATED TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN ANSWER #1. THE DATE IS MARCH 19, NOT MARCH 18. Please review this Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions document about absentee voting. 1. May a clerk decline to accommodate in-person voter registration and in-person absentee voting? No, as of...
Poll Workers – Information Needed - COVID-19
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...
COVID-19 Contingency Planning Webinar Added
1. BACKGROUND: Due to high demand, we have reached our maximum participation for the 10:00 a.m. session of the Contingency Planning and Emergency Preparedness Webinar on March 16. 2. INFORMATION: If you are unable to register or join the morning webinar, we are adding another option at 2:00 p.m. You...
URGENT – Federal Court Decision Orders Continuation of Online Registration Through March 30, 2020 - COVID-19
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...
Important Recommendations for Prevention of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
Please see the attached guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Guidance Regarding Election Procedures and COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Governor Evers issued Executive Order #72 on March 12, 2020, proclaiming that a public health emergency exists in the State of Wisconsin as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Order designates the Department of Health Services as the lead agency in responding to the public health emergency and...