Voters

We have received a number of questions regarding the timeline for in-person absentee voting and witness procedures for the November General Election. This communication will provide reminders and links to resources for both issues that clerks can use to prepare for the election. The information...

1. Mailer Status. On September 1, the Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed a voter information packet to approximately 2.6 million registered voters who did not have an absentee ballot request on file for the November 3 election. The mailer included an absentee ballot application form. WEC staff...

1. SUMMARY. On September 1, 2020, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is sending an informational mailing to approximately 2.6 million Wisconsin voters. This memorandum summarizes the contents of the mailing and explains how the mailing will (and will not) affect clerks. 2. COMPOSITION. Why are...

This guidance is provided for Municipal Clerks in light of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wisconsin. COVID-19 is spread primarily through respiratory droplets that are released when a sick (infected) person coughs, sneezes, or breaths. These droplets can also remain on surfaces...

To view and download the Uniform Instructions for Absentee Voters, click here. UPDATE: 2/16/2022: An updated version of the instructions was uploaded that removes drop boxes as a means for returning absentee ballots. 8/19/2020: The By-Mail Voters instructions have been adjusted to reflect the fact...

WEC staff have received questions regarding the use of face coverings while voting or conducting elections. This document provides information about many of the common questions we have received and was developed with guidance from State of Wisconsin public health officials and information available...

As the August Partisan Primary and November General Election approaches, some municipalities throughout Wisconsin may be using alternate sites, outside of the clerk’s office, to conduct in-person absentee voting. While these alternate sites are allowed by statute, there are specific requirements to...

In the last few days, multiple court decisions have addressed the witness requirement for absentee voters who wish to vote by mail for the April 7, 2020 election. The end result of those decisions is that the witness requirement remains in effect for the Spring Election. This memorandum provides an...

A. Background To help clerks communicate with voters about absentee voting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has put together a series of sample social media posts and graphics, as well as website banners. Clerks are free to use and customize them for their own needs, as well as to share them with...

WEC guidance regarding moving a polling place after consulting with their governing body was only applicable to the April 7, 2020 election. This was affirmed by the Commission during their 12/1/2021 meeting. UPDATE: Response 3 in the FAQ document cited the Commission’s action regarding moving...