City of Milwaukee Election Commission

Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) staff have prepared a brief guide on Presidential-only ballots for the upcoming General Election. The guide describes who is eligible to receive this type of ballot, the necessary steps a voter must complete to receive one, and general information on how to...

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“the Commission”) approved the attached memorandum as a supplement to the Election Day and Election Administration manuals. The memo is intended to supplement the manuals, and contains pages impacted. The manual text will be...

1. Purpose. The memo is intended to provide local election officials with best practices for reviewing absentee ballot requests, especially those with separate mailing addresses, to ensure accuracy and integrity in the process. Clerks are encouraged to verify any requests that may need further...

Municipal clerks, please share this communication with your election inspectors. Every October, the State of Wisconsin’s Board for People with Developmental Disabilities hosts the Self Determination Conference at the Kalahari Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells. The Conference endeavors to...

On September 27, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and agreed with the circuit court that he was not entitled to a temporary injunction. The Court determined that Mr. Kennedy had not presented sufficient argument to meet his burden to show that the...

This is an additional update regarding ongoing litigation against the Commission, particularly as it pertains to ballot printing and distribution processes. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. v. WEC et al. (24-CV-2653) - Status: Dane County Circuit Court Issued an Oral Ruling on September 16, 2024. Candidate...

Commission staff would like to provide an additional update regarding ongoing litigation against the Commission, as it pertains to ballot printing and distribution processes: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. v. WEC et al. (24-CV-2653) (Dane County Circuit Court) - Status: Dane County Circuit Court Issued an...

To assist county and municipal clerks with communicating to voters ahead of the November 5 General Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has prepared two sets of communications resources for your use: a batch of suggested social media posts, “Fall 2024 Social Media Posts for Clerks” along...

The Wisconsin Elections Commission (“the Commission”) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on the proposed administrative rule, Chapter EL 7, pertaining to approval and security of electronic voting systems and ballot security, and Chapter EL 13, relating to training for election...

The memo attached to this webpage provides essential reminders and best practices for managing and tracking absentee ballots in preparation for the upcoming election. These guidelines are intended to assist clerks in their duties and enhance coordination between election officials and USPS to ensure...