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Polls in Wisconsin Close at 8 p.m.

Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Most voters may return absentee ballots to their municipal clerk's office or their normal polling place. Voters in these 39 cities, villages and towns must drop them off at the clerk's office or absentee ballot central counting...
Nov 02 2020

Media Advisory: Covering the November 2020 General Election 

Madison, WI – Due to high state and national media interest in covering Wisconsin’s General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is issuing this advisory with guidance for news reporters and photographers. This advisory is designed for planning purposes, but news media are free to quote from...
Oct 30 2020

Important Things Voters Should Know for Election Day 

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission today released its list of the top things Wisconsin voters should know for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. 1. The Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously recommends all voters wear face coverings for voting on Election Day, but...
Oct 29 2020

Rules about Offering Incentives to Voters

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds residents that it is illegal to give discounts, incentives and other free stuff in exchange for voting. “Every election, well-meaning businesses or groups offer discounts or free food and drinks to people who come into their establishment with...
Oct 27 2020

Absentee Voting Deadlines Quickly Approaching for November 2020

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin voters who are voting absentee by mail must act soon, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “More than 1.4 million Wisconsin voters have requested absentee ballots by mail, but only 1 million have been recorded as returned,” said Meagan Wolfe, administrator for the...

How Wisconsin Delivers Secure and Accurate Elections

Wisconsin uses technology, highly-trained people, and practical safeguards to protect local election integrity and ensure that every valid ballot that is cast is counted accurately — including absentee ballots. Download the Wisconsin Election Security & Accuracy Fact Sheet - PDF In Wisconsin, valid...