Clerk Communication

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...

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...

Earlier this week the Wisconsin Elections Commission launched a new statewide awareness campaign promoting the state’s official website, MyVote.wi.gov, to make sure voters have access to accurate and reliable election information. The campaign message highlights the website in a friendly, relatable...

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...