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FAQ: Hand Sanitizer Issues and Options for COVID-19

Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received numerous questions regarding the availability of hand sanitizer and other cleaning products necessary for the safe administration of in-person absentee and polling place voting. We also understand that vendors around the state have exhausted...

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URGENT – Federal Court Decision Orders Continuation of Online Registration Through March 30, 2020 - COVID-19

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Pursuant to a federal court order issued last night, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is working to reactivate the online voter registration functionality of MyVote Wisconsin through March 30, 2020. On Wednesday, March 19, a lawsuit was filed by the Democratic National Committee and the...

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Absentee Envelope Order Status and Delivery Details COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020

In response to the shortage of absentee ballot envelopes, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has placed a significant print order for both transmittal and return envelopes and is coordinating delivery to each county. The counties will handle distribution to each municipality who needs...

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Critical Cleaning & Sanitation Supplies – Information Needed COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020

As you are aware, there is a nationwide shortage of hand sanitizer and other disinfecting cleaning supplies. The State of Wisconsin is working directly with many manufacturers to acquire these products for polling places and clerk offices. We are also investigating the possibility of purchasing bulk...

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Poll Workers – Information Needed - COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020

The Wisconsin Elections Commission needs your help to accurately identify the estimated shortage of election inspectors for the April 7, 2020 election and the May 12, 2020 election for Congressional District 7. County clerks should please e-mail @email with your estimated...

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Sample News Release for Poll Worker Recruitment - COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020

Updated 9/01/2020 for the November General Election Attached please find a sample news release that clerks are encouraged to use to put out the call for election inspectors. Please feel free to customize it with your own name, your mayor, village president or town board chair's name, or whoever you...

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Legislative Update – Filling Vacancies and Election Certificates

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Governor Evers recently signed into law the following two election-related bills passed by the Legislature: 1. 2019 Act 164: This legislation was introduced as Senate Bill 108 and was intended to simplify and clarify the statutes related to filling vacancies in local elective offices. One...

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Nomination Paper Review Standards

Thursday, March 19, 2020

As a result of recent litigation related to ballot access decisions, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) adopted guidance to clarify two legal standards related to the review of nomination papers. The Commission directed its staff to utilize these standards in its review of nomination papers...

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FAQ: Absentee Envelope Issues and Options COVID-19

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received numerous questions regarding absentee ballot envelopes, potential shortages and what procedures can be used if clerks are running low on envelopes. We also understand that printing vendors around the state have exhausted their stock of envelopes...

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Supplemental FAQ on Absentee Voting and COVID-19 - UPDATED

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

NOTE: THIS FAQ HAS BEEN UPDATED TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN ANSWER #1. THE DATE IS MARCH 19, NOT MARCH 18. Please review this Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions document about absentee voting. 1. May a clerk decline to accommodate in-person voter registration and in-person absentee voting? No, as of...

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