Memo

The attached memorandum provides information to persons who are considering filing a challenge to the nomination papers of a candidate whose papers are required to be filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (“Commission”). Challenges to nomination papers filed by independent presidential...

In 2021 the WEC began a quarterly Movers review and mailing process in which postcards are mailed to Wisconsin residents who were identified as potentially moving. As part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), the WEC is required to make contact with...

Attached is the 2022 Spring Election pronunciation guide.

1. Background. In 2021 the WEC began a quarterly Movers review and mailing process in which postcards are mailed to Wisconsin residents who were identified as potentially moving. As part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), the WEC is required to make...

2021 Wisconsin Act 33 created requirements for filing officers to publicly notice when an incumbent files a Notification of Non-Candidacy with their office or if an incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by the filing deadline. This requirement is applicable to municipalities who use...

This communication is to announce that the 2022 and 2023 Calendar of Election Events is now available. The updated calendar includes deadlines from November 2021 through December 2023, and is a valuable tool for election officials to use throughout the election cycle. The calendar is currently...

The Type A Notice of the Spring Election to be held on April 5, 2022, contains all state level and judicial offices to be elected throughout the state.

Background This communication will provide basic information about redistricting, the WEC’s role, where to find additional resources, and what changes clerks should expect in WisVote because of redistricting. WEC staff will continue to post updates on the redistricting progress and activities as we...

1. Background. This week, the WEC will mail approximately 32,700 postcards to Wisconsin residents who were identified as potentially moving. As part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), the WEC is required to contact voters who ERIC has flagged as...

On July 31, 2021, Elections Commission technical staff deactivated the voter records of individuals who did not respond to the Notice of Suspension of Registration sent June 15, 2021. This completes the four-year voter record maintenance process for 2021. As a reminder, clerks are no longer required...