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Two Research Organizations Are Surveying Wisconsin Clerks in April

Monday, April 12, 2021

Wisconsin municipal and county clerks should be aware of two surveys being conducted this month by the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW). The first survey, which went out on Monday, April 12, is being conducted by the LAB ( https://legis.wisconsin...

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Face Coverings While Voting and Conducting Elections - COVID-19 UPDATED

Friday, April 2, 2021

On March 31, 2021, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case challenging the Governor’s emergency orders. The Court found that state law on public health emergencies “must be read to forbid the governor from proclaiming repeated states of emergency for the same enabling condition...

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WEC Extended Hours in Support of the Spring Election on April 6, 2021

Monday, March 29, 2021

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours in support of municipalities and counties for the Spring Election on April 6, 2021. Please use the contact information provided below to contact staff during extended hours. Phone and email support will be provided on the following dates...

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Accessibility

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Q: My municipality has less than 7,500 people. Do I still need accessible voting equipment? A: Yes, every polling place, no matter the size, must have accessible voting equipment set up and available for use by voters when the polls open on Election Day. Some types of voting equipment serve as an...

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WisVote Absentee Review webinar ★

Monday, March 15, 2021

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote Absentee Review, 2021 WisVote webinar series Tuesday, March 16, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC We discuss recent updates and fixes to the WisVote Absentee process, as well as common WisVote application and ballot pitfalls. A webcast will also be posted on...

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Public Records Requests for Election Records

Friday, March 12, 2021

Many clerks have contacted the Wisconsin Elections Commission today about large public records requests they received by email from two different organizations seeking documents relating to the November 3, 2020 General Election: The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty appears to have made two...

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April Election Readiness webinar ★

Monday, March 8, 2021

Webinar for Clerks, Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers April Election Readiness Wednesday, March 10, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ Click here (removed: drop boxes) Last scheduled election until 2022! This webinar reviews any legislative changes, Commission actions and/or court decisions that impact election...

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SVD Voting Guidance for the April 6, 2021 Spring Election

Friday, March 5, 2021

The guidance provided in this document was approved by a unanimous vote of the Wisconsin Elections Commission during a public meeting on March 2, 2021, and is being issued in conjunction with the promulgation of an Emergency Administrative Rule. Previous COVID-19 pandemic guidance regarding SVD...

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WisVote Grab-bag, 2021 WisVote webinar★

Monday, March 1, 2021

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote Grab-bag, 2021 WisVote webinar series Tuesday, March 2, 2021 ★see webinar: ▶ TLC Bring your WisVote questions! This webinar will cover some of the common issues faced by clerks during a Spring Election and provide an opportunity for questions with our...

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2021 Spring Election Pronunciation Guide - Amended 3/3/2021

Monday, March 1, 2021

Attached is the 2021 Spring Election pronunciation guide. Amended 3/3/2021 to correct the misspelling of "Conservative" in the special election for Senate District 13.

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