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WEC Newsletter Volume III, Issue VIII

Friday, April 21, 2023

Tracking Voter Turnout, Election Security Subgrants, Election Day Postcards WEC Newsletter Volume III, Issue VIII April 21, 2023 The WEC has certified the 2023 Spring Election. The bees might not be buzzing yet, but we're ready for warmer weather so we're making this issue COLORFUL! Photo by lwtt93

When a person is no longer registered to vote, why does Wisconsin make their registration status “inactive?” Why not just delete their record?

Friday, September 17, 2021

There are two big reasons to retain the records of inactive, or ineligible, voters. First and foremost is that the law requires it. The retention of public records is essential to the maintenance of an open and transparent government. Wisconsin Stat. § 16.61 addresses the retention of records for

How many people are on Wisconsin’s voter list?

Monday, August 16, 2021

The number of active registered voters fluctuates as people register or as they are moved from the active list to the inactive list by their municipal clerks, ranging between 3.4 million to 3.7 million. As of August 2021, there are 3.5 million active registered voters . Only active registered voters

WEC Newsletter Volume II, Issue XXI

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Emails from Third Parties

Monday, October 3, 2022

Several private citizens are sending reports to election officials alleging that certain voter records or voter transactions are improper. Any response to these reports falls to your discretion. However, this communication provides an overview of relevant election laws, policies, and procedures for...

WEC Newsletter Volume II, Issue IX

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

This edition covers many topics, including: New WEC Commissioner Appointed and Elected Chair New WEC website launching July 19 Eligible but Unregistered (EBU) Postcards Out July 8 If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at 608-261-2028, or @email .

2022 Eligible but Unregistered (EBU) Mailing

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

This week, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will mail nearly 178,500 postcards to Wisconsin residents who were identified as being potentially eligible to vote but are not currently registered to vote. These postcards are required as part of Wisconsin’s participation in ERIC, an inter-state data...

2022 ERIC Movers Review Process - Quarter 1

Friday, March 25, 2022

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 make contact with...

WEC Postcards Webinar ★

Friday, February 18, 2022

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WEC Postcards: WisVote webinar series Tuesday, February 22, 2022 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC The Commission sends voter postcards for several reasons and with several unique formats, for reasons of verification to performing list maintenance. This webinar covers all...

2021 ERIC Movers Review Process - Quarter 4

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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 make...

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