Milwaukee County Election Commission

WisVote 2021 Four-Year Maintenance webinar ★

Friday, May 14, 2021

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote 2021 Four-Year Maintenance Webinar Tuesday, May 18, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC We preview the 4-year maintenance process, including recording in WisVote, important dates, and the mailing design. Materials will be posted Tuesday morning before the...

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Elections Security: Ransomware in the News

Thursday, May 13, 2021

1. Purpose. This memorandum provides important information regarding the recent ransomware attack that shut off the flow of 100 million gallons of fuel daily to the U.S. East Coast. While this attack did not involve election officials or systems, it is a powerful reminder that basic practices are...

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UPDATED: Indefinitely Confined Absentee Ballot Requests Clean-Up Process

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Under Wisconsin law, a voter can request an absentee ballot as an indefinitely confined voter due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability. Declaring oneself indefinitely confined is an individual determination that only an individual elector can make and can only be made for the reasons outlined...

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Best Practices and Key Takeaways (2020-2021 Elections) webinar ★

Monday, May 3, 2021

Webinar for Clerks, Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers Best Practices and Key Takeaways from the 2020-2021 Elections; Monday, May 5, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ Click here In this post-election webinar, we review everything we learned over the past year and share some best practices, as identified by...

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Two Research Organizations Are Surveying Wisconsin Clerks in April

Monday, April 12, 2021

Wisconsin municipal and county clerks should be aware of two surveys being conducted this month by the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW). The first survey, which went out on Monday, April 12, is being conducted by the LAB ( https://legis.wisconsin...

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WisVote Post-Election Review webinar ★

Monday, April 12, 2021

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users Post-Election Review Review, 2021 WisVote webinar series Tuesday, April 13, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC We discuss the post-election process, reconciliation, and what to expect for the rest of 2021. A webcast will also be posted on the Wisconsin Election...

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Face Coverings While Voting and Conducting Elections - COVID-19 UPDATED

Friday, April 2, 2021

On March 31, 2021, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case challenging the Governor’s emergency orders. The Court found that state law on public health emergencies “must be read to forbid the governor from proclaiming repeated states of emergency for the same enabling condition...

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WEC Extended Hours in Support of the Spring Election on April 6, 2021

Monday, March 29, 2021

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours in support of municipalities and counties for the Spring Election on April 6, 2021. Please use the contact information provided below to contact staff during extended hours. Phone and email support will be provided on the following dates...

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Accessibility

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Q: My municipality has less than 7,500 people. Do I still need accessible voting equipment? A: Yes, every polling place, no matter the size, must have accessible voting equipment set up and available for use by voters when the polls open on Election Day. Some types of voting equipment serve as an...

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WisVote Absentee Review webinar ★

Monday, March 15, 2021

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote Absentee Review, 2021 WisVote webinar series Tuesday, March 16, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC We discuss recent updates and fixes to the WisVote Absentee process, as well as common WisVote application and ballot pitfalls. A webcast will also be posted on...

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