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Updated on Jul 19th, 2022

Wisconsin’s elections are highly decentralized, with elections conducted at the local level by over 1,900 local election officials in 72 counties and 1,851 municipalities. Poll Workers perform a very important public service by enhancing the high quality and integrity of Wisconsin's elections. Observers are an important part of Wisconsin's open and transparent elections process. 

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Updated on Nov 5th, 2024

Official Results Take Time

The results are not official until every municipality and county in the state has canvassed the election. Unofficial results are posted on each county's website as they come in from the municipalities. 

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Administering Wisconsin's Elections

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is a six member, bipartisan commission charged with implementing Wisconsin's election statutes and supporting Wisconsin's 1,850 county and municipal clerks.

2024 General Election Info

Find the most commonly referenced topics, reports, guidance, and other documents for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

Wisconsin's Election Fact Checks

Are you hearing about an election-related topic in the news or somewhere else? WEC has created Fact Checks to address some of the topics on voters' minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a voter, candidate, election official, or observer with a question? See the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

Complaints & Comments

Any person may file an official sworn complaint alleging a violation of Wisconsin election laws or report a concern about an election-related experience. Click here to learn more.

Election Security & Integrity

Wisconsin’s election systems are secure thanks to the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s strong partnerships with federal and state agencies and local election officials. Click here to learn more about election security in Wisconsin.

Recent Clerk Communications

Go to recent clerk communications about upcoming deadlines, recent court decisions, upcoming webinars, and other priority communications for clerks.
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