COVID-19

Public Health Guidance for Elections - COVID-19

Sunday, March 29, 2020

We would like to express our gratitude to our local election partners for all of your incredible work leading your communities through these very trying times. WEC staff has worked with a public health official to develop guidance to help you prepare your polling places and poll workers for Election...

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Election Official Training Resources COVID-19

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Clerks who are seeking to train chief inspectors and poll workers in the short period of time before the April 7, 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary have a variety of topical online and updated training resources available to them. We suggest clerks train their election workers...

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Sample News Release for Municipal Clerks Moving Polling Places Due to COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Attached is a sample news release that municipal clerks can use to inform the media and public about changes in polling places.

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Emergency Order #12 Does Not Eliminate In-Person Absentee Voting - COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

As you may know, this afternoon the Governor and the Department of Health Services issued Emergency Order #12 entitled “Safer at Home Order” related to public and private activity permitted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received several inquiries as to...

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COVID-19 FAQs and Updates: Online Voter Registration, Absentee Voting, Envelopes, Sanitizer and Poll Worker Recruitment

Monday, March 23, 2020

This communication summarizes some of the previous guidance we have posted regarding significant issues and common questions the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) continues to receive from local election officials. It includes guidance regarding the extension of online voter registration, the...

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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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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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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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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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