Aug 09 2022
Mar 30 2025
Jul 26 2022
Reminders About Mailing Absentee Ballots and Working With USPS
Purpose. The purpose of this communication is to provide reminders and tips on absentee ballot management and tracking in your offices. The reminders have been assembled in response to incidents identified in the initial batch of absentee ballots sent. This communication is also meant to assist USPS...
2023 Absentee Ballot Envelope Subgrant Reimbursement Program
SUMMARY. On March 3, 2023, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) approved the allocation of federal funds for an absentee ballot envelope subgrant program. This subgrant is provided to partially offset the costs jurisdictions incur purchasing the redesigned absentee ballot envelopes (EL-120 and...
Nov 03 2024
Nov 06 2022
Commission Approves Revised Uniform Absentee Ballot Instructions
View the revised Uniform Instructions (EL-128, 128cc, 128u) on the Forms page. 1. Summary. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously to approve revised Uniform Absentee Ballot Instructions (“Uniform Instructions”) on December 19, 2023. The approved Uniform Instructions are attached to...
In-Person Absentee Voting and Ballot Drop-Off Reminders
We have received a number of questions regarding the timeline for in-person absentee voting and witness procedures for the November General Election. This communication will provide reminders and links to resources for both issues that clerks can use to prepare for the election. The information...
Mail Handling and Absentee Ballot Best Practices
1. Purpose. The memo consolidates previously published information about recommended mail handling procedures to protect against hazardous materials. The recommendations published here also apply to the handling of absentee ballot envelopes, both before and on Election Day. 2. Background. Over the...