Sep 03 2020
Wisconsin Mails Voting Information to Registered Voters
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission this week mailed information packets to 2.6 million registered voters about their options for voting in November. “The bipartisan Elections Commission unanimously authorized this first-of-its-kind mailing because they believe it is vitally important...
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...
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Oct 13 2020
Wisconsin’s Online Registration Deadline Is October 14
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin voters have until Wednesday, October 14 to register to vote online or by mail for the November election, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “Registering online or by mail is easy, but you need to do it soon,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief election...
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...
Oct 29 2020
Rules about “Spoiling” Your Ballot
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has been receiving questions from voters and the media about spoiling their absentee ballots, which cancels an already returned absentee ballot so the voter can vote absentee in-person at their clerk’s office or on Election Day. “Very few voters...
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 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...
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...
Nov 02 2020
What Wisconsin Voters Need to Know about How Votes Will Be Counted in the 2020 Election
Madison, WI –Wisconsin election officials will be working overtime on Election Night to deliver complete and accurate election results to to the public and the news media, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “Due to the pandemic and the high number of absentee ballots, it will likely be...