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Oct 07 2020
Voters Still Have Time to Get a Free Photo ID for the November 3 Election
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters that if they don’t have an acceptable photo ID, they still have time to get one to vote. “If you don’t have an acceptable photo ID, you can get one for free after just one visit to a Wisconsin DMV office through the ID Petition Process...
Audience
WEC Extended Hours in Support of the Partisan Primary on August 11, 2020
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours in support of municipalities and counties for the Partisan Primary on August 11, 2020. Please use the contact information provided below to contact staff during extended hours. Phone and email support will be provided on the following...
Sample Ballots for the November 3, 2020 General Election
General Election Sample Ballots Sample paper and optical scan ballots for the November 3, 2020 General Election have been approved by the Commission and are now available on the WEC website. The ballot series for general elections is EL-203 and these ballots are a return to more familiar territory...
Fall 2020 Election Clerk Communications Toolkit Webinar ★
Webinar Webinar for Clerks about Communication Tools for the Fall 2020 Election Election Information & Education Toolkit Training (I) Wednesday, September 10, 2020 ★see webinar: ▶ Click here This is the first of two webinars for clerks to help them communicate with voters and the media about the...
WEC Extended Hours in Support of the November 3, 2020 Election
Thank you to each of our municipal and county clerk partners for the incredible things you continue to do to keep elections safe during this unprecedented time. To support your efforts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours to assist municipalities and counties in the week...
UPDATED: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and Guidance on Procedural Changes for Care Facility Absentee Voting and Polling Place Relocation
WEC guidance regarding moving a polling place after consulting with their governing body was only applicable to the April 7, 2020 election. This was affirmed by the Commission during their 12/1/2021 meeting. UPDATE: Response 3 in the FAQ document cited the Commission’s action regarding moving...
Final Recount Costs and Refund for 2020 Presidential Recount
On January 14, 2021, the Wisconsin Elections Commission issued a refund to the Trump campaign for $544,852.67, the amount under the $3 million estimated cost of the 2021 recount. 2020 Presidential Recount Costs The estimated cost paid in advance by the Trump campaign: $3,000,000 Milwaukee County...
Election
Absentee Ballot Report - April 7, 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary
Absentee Ballot Counts by County - 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary County Name Absentee Application Count Absentee Ballots Sent Count Absentee Ballots Returned Count ADAMS COUNTY 296 78 7 ASHLAND COUNTY 253 140 1 BARRON COUNTY 484 322 0 BAYFIELD COUNTY 300 214 6 BROWN COUNTY...
Absentee Ballot Report - April 7, 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary
Absentee Ballot Counts by County - 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary County Name Absentee Application Count Absentee Ballots Sent Count Absentee Ballots Returned Count ADAMS COUNTY 318 188 9 ASHLAND COUNTY 269 158 1 BARRON COUNTY 559 456 6 BAYFIELD COUNTY 328 248 15 BROWN...