Oct 25 2022
Upcoming Absentee Deadlines – November 8, 2022 General Election
This communication provides reminders and information regarding the upcoming ballot deadlines for the November General Election. Please find information about the following issues related to the upcoming ballot deadlines: 1. The county deadline to provide ballots to all municipalities 2. The...
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...
Oct 18 2022
WEC’s Postcard Mailing Initiative Helps Ensure Absentee Voting Remains Secure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week will continue a postcard mailing initiative started in August as an additional step to ensure absentee voting remains a secure and reliable way to vote. On Monday, the WEC mailed 12,739 postcards to voters to affirm that those who...
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Military and Permanent Overseas Absentee Deadlines - August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary
County Ballot Delivery This is a reminder that counties must deliver ballots to their municipalities no later than the end of the day on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 for the August 9 Partisan Primary. This is to ensure that municipalities have sufficient time to fulfill any absentee ballot requests...
Absentee Voting Reminders for the Fall 2022 Election Cycle
In preparation for the fall 2022 election cycle, we wanted to provide you with some reminders about resources that can be used to support your efforts in preparing for and conducting absentee voting for the fall. Please contact us at @email or (608) 261-2028 if you have any questions...
Reports of Ballot Printing Delays for the August 2022 Partisan Primary
Certain print vendors currently under contract with Wisconsin counties have expressed concerns to county clerks regarding possible delays in delivering printed ballots prior to upcoming deadlines. This memorandum will provide necessary context and recommendations. It is, however, important to note...
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...
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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...
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Aug 05 2022
Last-Minute Reminders Before August 9 Partisan Primary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today reminds voters to be ready for the upcoming Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Here’s what voters should know: 1. Contact your clerk regarding questions about returning your absentee ballot. In July, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in...
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