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Preparing for a Potential 2024 Presidential Recount

Friday, November 1, 2024

The Wisconsin Elections Commission (“the Commission”) approved this clerk communication on November 1, 2024, to provide pertinent information on planning for a possible 2024 presidential recount petition. This clerk communication provides detailed information on four recount topics: 1. Recount...

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Rates of In-Person Absentee Voting Up Nearly 40 Percent

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Friday reported a nearly 40 percent increase in in-person absentee voting (IPAV) compared to the same timeframe in 2020, as IPAV got underway in Wisconsin this week. Further, as of Friday morning, nearly 1 million total absentee ballots have been...

In-Person Absentee Labels Are Now Printing Normally

MADISON – Wisconsin’s local election officials reported minimal delays with absentee label printing times on Friday, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The WEC on Thursday began conducting regular refreshes of the computer function that clerks use to print labels for absentee...

2024 General Election WEC Schedule

Friday, October 25, 2024

1. Purpose. This memorandum describes the availability and contact information for Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) support ahead of, and during, the 2024 General Election. 2. Extended Hours Ahead of Election Day. Normal office hours for WEC support are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4...

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General Reminders for the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The information below provides important reminders for clerks as the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election approaches. Public Notice Requirements: The following notices are required to be published or posted ahead of Election Day: Type B Notice Instructions to voters and a sample ballot. Required to be...

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Central Count Reminders

Monday, October 21, 2024

Wisconsin statute §7.52 allows for a municipality to process and canvass their absentee ballots at an alternate, centralized location instead of the individual polling places. This communication provides helpful reminders of the various tasks required of central count municipalities. Ordinance and...

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In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) Reminders

Thursday, October 17, 2024

As the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election approaches, clerks and election officials remain busier than ever. The information below represents a few important reminders for clerks regarding in-person absentee voting (IPAV). What is in-person absentee voting (IPAV)? In-person absentee voting (IPAV) is the...

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“Elector Challenges” Pamphlet Publication Available

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

At the October 4, 2024, meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, the Commissioners unanimously adopted an “Elector Challenges” pamphlet and directed staff to publish it. Wisconsin’s election officials may now print a copy of that approved tri-fold pamphlet to keep handy for when they receive...

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MyVote Awareness Campaign Materials Available for Clerk Use

Friday, October 11, 2024

Earlier this week the Wisconsin Elections Commission launched a new statewide awareness campaign promoting the state’s official website, MyVote.wi.gov, to make sure voters have access to accurate and reliable election information. The campaign message highlights the website in a friendly, relatable...

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