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Election Inspector Guide for Limited Term / Non-Domiciled DMV Products

Friday, November 1, 2024

On November 1, 2024, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“the Commission”) voted to issue guidance to clerks on how they and their election inspectors should handle situations in which an individual in their jurisdiction presents a DMV-issued form of identification that has been marked with “Limited...

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Referenda Across Wisconsin, Fall 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Type C Notice of Statewide Referendum and Explanatory Statement Fall 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

2024 General Election WEC Schedule

Friday, October 25, 2024

1. Purpose. This memorandum describes the availability and contact information for Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) support ahead of, and during, the 2024 General Election. 2. Extended Hours Ahead of Election Day. Normal office hours for WEC support are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4...

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FWAB form from UOCAVA voters

Friday, October 25, 2024

1. Purpose. This memo is intended to clarify procedures for the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) due to a large volume of them coming in to clerks. This form is made available to voters through the various branches of the U.S. military, through U.S. embassies, or online. The FWAB form can...

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General Reminders for the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The information below provides important reminders for clerks as the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election approaches. Public Notice Requirements: The following notices are required to be published or posted ahead of Election Day: Type B Notice Instructions to voters and a sample ballot. Required to be...

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Central Count Reminders

Monday, October 21, 2024

Wisconsin statute §7.52 allows for a municipality to process and canvass their absentee ballots at an alternate, centralized location instead of the individual polling places. This communication provides helpful reminders of the various tasks required of central count municipalities. Ordinance and...

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Mail Handling and Absentee Ballot Best Practices

Friday, October 18, 2024

1. Purpose. The memo consolidates previously published information about recommended mail handling procedures to protect against hazardous materials. The recommendations published here also apply to the handling of absentee ballot envelopes, both before and on Election Day. 2. Background. Over the...

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In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) Reminders

Thursday, October 17, 2024

As the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election approaches, clerks and election officials remain busier than ever. The information below represents a few important reminders for clerks regarding in-person absentee voting (IPAV). What is in-person absentee voting (IPAV)? In-person absentee voting (IPAV) is the...

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“Elector Challenges” Pamphlet Publication Available

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

At the October 4, 2024, meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, the Commissioners unanimously adopted an “Elector Challenges” pamphlet and directed staff to publish it. Wisconsin’s election officials may now print a copy of that approved tri-fold pamphlet to keep handy for when they receive...

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