Milwaukee County Election Commission

Clerks 101 Webinar

Monday, August 29, 2022

Webinar for County and Municipal Clerks Clerks 101 Wednesday, August 31, 2022: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ae6GX0yVQ2-pJT79Xh-K9g Clerks may refer to themselves as “new” until they get a few elections or an entire election cycle under their...

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Change to Inactive – Deceased Voters Appearing on MyVote.wi.gov

Friday, August 26, 2022

Summary. MyVote will no longer return results for voters marked Inactive – Deceased in the statewide voter registration system. Those searching for a voter meeting that criteria will see a note to this effect under the My Voter Info, Register to Vote, Vote Absentee by Mail, and Track My Ballot...

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Upcoming Absentee Deadlines – November 8, 2022 General Election

Friday, August 26, 2022

This communication provides reminders and information regarding the upcoming ballot deadlines for the November General Election. Please find information about the following issues related to the upcoming ballot deadlines: 1. The county deadline to provide ballots to all municipalities 2. The...

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New Date! Webinar: WisVote Election Reconciliation

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote Election Reconciliation, WisVote webinar series Wednesday, August 24, 2022: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UlYJHIjTQWKuN_bhUO72vg WisVote Reconciliation has been live for four years! An updated...

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Voter Records Reactivated on August 12, 2022

Friday, August 12, 2022

As part of ongoing litigation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, the WEC is reactivating select voter records previously deactivated on July 31, 2021. These were voters identified in the 2019 Active Movers cohort who had not submitted a new voter registration...

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WEC Extended Hours in Support of the Partisan Primary on August 9, 2022

Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours in support of municipalities and counties who will be participating in the Partisan Primary on August 9, 2022. Please use the contact information provided below to contact staff during extended hours. Phone and email support will be...

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Absentee Ballot Return Considerations for Wisconsin Clerks and Municipal Attorneys

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Wisconsin Elections Commission (“Commission”) staff have witnessed a recent influx in the volume of questions and challenges pertaining to whether or not a disabled Wisconsin voter may request assistance with the return or mailing of their absentee ballot, particularly when the process is viewed...

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Accessibility Reminders for the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary

Thursday, July 28, 2022

WEC staff wish to remind clerks about common accessibility items ahead of the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary. Please see the attached memo discussing the various accessibility-related topics and resources for polling places.

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AMENDED: Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests

Friday, July 29, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: The previous clerk communication on this topic, which was issued on July 28, 2022, has been modified by the WEC and is replaced with the guidance below (Adding Section 3(d)). 1. Summary. The WEC is aware of a public effort to submit fraudulent ballot requests to “demonstrate” a...

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WisVote Absentee: Definitive Pre-Election Guide, WisVote webinar series

Friday, July 22, 2022

Webinar for New or Current WisVote Users WisVote Absentee: Definitive Pre-Election Guide, WisVote webinar series Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gJ4_-zD8RzKrDp8VLMNzzg Making sure absentee applications and ballots are...

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