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2022 General Election Unofficial Statewide Results

The summary statement posted on this page contains unofficial results for all state and federal contests in the November 2022 General Election according to verified canvass statements from all 72 Wisconsin counties. Importantly, all results posted on this page, including the summary report, are unofficial. Election results are not official until they are certified by the Wisconsin Elections Commission chairperson on or before Dec. 1, 2022.

WEC Newsletter Volume II, Issue XIX

Friday, November 18, 2022

Nov 11 2022

Four Things to Know Following the 2022 November General Election

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MADISON, Wis. – Following the 2022 November General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission issued the following list of things that Wisconsinites should know: 1. Unofficial turnout was higher than most midterms but didn’t exceed 2018 turnout levels. Unofficially, 56.75% of Wisconsin’s eligible...

Nov 09 2022

Statement on Unofficial Results, Verification of Vote

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MADISON , Wis. – Following Tuesday’s General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is pleased to confirm Wisconsin’s 72 counties have reported 100% of the unofficial results. “We’re proud of the hard work that our dedicated local election officials undertook to run a smooth election without...

2022 Voting Equipment Audit Preparations

Friday, October 21, 2022

At its most recent quarterly meeting on September 21, 2022, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) considered and approved the final recommendations regarding how the 2022 post-election voting equipment audit will be conducted. Please note that this is not a notice of selection for the audit...

WEC Newsletter Vol. II Issues III, IV, & V

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

These editions cover many topics, including: Redistricting High School Poll Worker Program Counting Votes Badger Books Webinars Moving to TLC If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at 608-261-2028, or @email .

WEC Newsletter Volume II, Issue XII

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Reconciliation resources Newly approved election security subgrant WisVote user maintenance Our new website is up and running. Keep letting us know about any broken or missing links.

Aug 08 2022

Media Advisory: Covering the August 2022 Partisan Primary

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Election Day Topics

MADISON, Wis. – To assist reporters covering the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is issuing this advisory with guidance for news reporters and photographers. This advisory is designed for planning purposes, but media are also welcome to quote from it in their...

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 Reimbursement: $1,719,220.75

Dane County Reimbursement: $729,733.46

WEC Expenditures: $6,193.12

Refund to Campaign: $544,852.67

2020 Presidential Recount

The Wisconsin Elections Commission ordered a partial recount of presidential election results in Dane and Milwaukee counties after receiving a recount petition and $3 million payment from the Trump campaign. The recount order is attached below.

The recount order required Dane and Milwaukee counties boards of canvassers (BOCs) to convene by 9 a.m. Saturday, November 21, and complete their work by noon on Tuesday, December 1.

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