Clerk Communication

Economic Impact Analysis - EL 12 Rule Amendments

Friday, April 19, 2024

On September 7, 2023, the Commission members voted 6–0 to approve the draft language of the proposed amendments to Ch. EL 12 on certification and training of municipal clerks and directed staff “to carry out all remaining rulemaking steps.” The current phase is the Economic Impact Analysis. Please...

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Spring Election 2024 Social Media Posts for Clerks Now Available

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

To assist you with voter outreach in the remaining days ahead of the April 2 Spring Election, the Wisconsin Elections Commission has prepared a small number of suggested social media posts for you to use on your Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), or other social media pages. The goal of this...

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2024 ERIC Movers Review Process - Quarter 1

Friday, March 22, 2024

1. Background. In 2021 the WEC began a quarterly Movers review and mailing process in which postcards are mailed to Wisconsin residents who were identified as potentially moving. As part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), the WEC is required to...

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EL-128up Uniform Instructions for UOCAVA Voters Requesting an Absentee Ballot by Mail

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously to approve the EL-128up “Uniform Instructions for Military and Overseas absentee Voters (Mail),” that must be sent to UOCAVA voters who choose to receive an absentee ballot by mail. Starting today, municipal clerks must use the EL-128up Uniform...

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Public Comment Period Open for Draft EL 4 Rule

Thursday, March 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024, the Commission members voted 6–0 to approve the Economic Impact analysis and the draft EL 4 Rule Order concerning the Commission’s proposed observer rule. All documents and notices are posted here and at this link: https://elections.wi.gov/draft-rule-chapter-el-4-election...

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4.2.2024 Accessibility Reminders

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

All polling places must be accessible to voters with disabilities. The WEC will be conducting polling place reviews at the Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote. If you have questions, watch the What to Expect During a Polling Place Review webinar on ElectEd or on Vimeo here: What to...

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Observer Rule Economic Impact Analysis Comment Period - February 23 to March 11

Friday, February 23, 2024

On December 19, 2023, the Commission members voted 6–0 to approve the draft language of the proposed Ch. EL 4 on Election Observers and directed staff to advance to the next phase of rule promulgation. The current phase is the Economic Impact Analysis. Please take a look at the three documents...

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Election Administration and Election Day Manuals Revised February 2024

Monday, February 12, 2024

The Election Day and Election Administration Manuals have been updated to better assist clerks and election workers ahead of the many elections in the 2024 cycle. The revised manuals approved by the Wisconsin Elections Commission at its quarterly meeting Thursday, Feb. 8 – provide updates on...

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WEC Clerk Communications Relating to Absentee Ballot Certificate Witness Addresses

Friday, February 9, 2024

These communications relate to decisions in: Rise, Inc., et al. v. WEC et al., (2022-CV-002446); League of Women Voters of Wisconsin v. WEC, et al., (2022-CV-002472); and White et al. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, (2022-CV-001008). Please take some time to review these communications in...

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Required Use of New Absentee Envelopes and Instructions

Friday, February 9, 2024

Summary This communication reminds clerks that use of the new absentee ballot materials is mandatory for all 2024 elections. Specifically, jurisdictions must use only new versions of the following forms: • Official Absentee Ballot Certificate and Application (EL-122 and associated versions) •...

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