Election Notices

1. Mailer Status. On September 1, the Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed a voter information packet to approximately 2.6 million registered voters who did not have an absentee ballot request on file for the November 3 election. The mailer included an absentee ballot application form. WEC staff...

In preparation for the November General Election, both the Election Day and Election Administration Manuals have been updated. These updates provide clarification of step-by-step procedures, address changes made to processes due to recent court decisions and provide relevant statutory citations...

This communication is to provide a few last-minute updates regarding the deployment of National Guard Service Members to assist as poll workers during tomorrow’s Partisan Primary and to give an update about the critical cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) that was distributed...

Governor Tony Evers announced today the authorized use of National Guard Service Members to assist as poll workers for the upcoming Partisan Primary on August 11, 2020. For your reference, attached please find a copy of the Governor’s press release. As you know, we have been working closely with the...

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is offering extended hours in support of municipalities and counties for the Partisan Primary on August 11, 2020. Please use the contact information provided below to contact staff during extended hours. Phone and email support will be provided on the following...

Partisan Primary Election Updates Q&A Sessions: Tuesday, August 04, ★see webinar: ▶ Click here This webinar provides clerks with a brief update of the One Wisconsin Institute case and updates to public health guidance as they pertain to elections. Each topic has time allotted to allow an opportunity...

WEC staff have received questions regarding the use of face coverings while voting or conducting elections. This document provides information about many of the common questions we have received and was developed with guidance from State of Wisconsin public health officials and information available...

Once again, I’d like to extend my sincere thank you to all Wisconsin clerks for all of their hard work and dedication to helping ensure the success of Wisconsin elections. We recognize that you are going over and above what has been typically expected to adapt to all of the changes resulting from...

This memo is for county and municipal clerks in Congressional District 7. Thank you to each of our municipal and county clerk partners for the incredible things you continue to do to keep elections safe during this unprecedented time. To support your efforts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is...

Webinar for Clerks, Chief Inspectors and Poll Workers Best Practices from the Spring Elections Wednesday, May 6, 2020: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ★see webinar: ▶ See Webinar Our first post-election webinar! We will review everything we learned over the last four months and share some best practices...