Wisconsin Elections Commission

Important Reminders for Voters About the April 2 Spring Election

Acceptable photo IDs for voting include a Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin state ID card, Veterans Health Administration ID card, military ID card, U.S. passport, tribal ID card and some student ID cards.

Important Reminders for Voters about the February 19 Spring Primary

There will be 294 primary elections in school districts, cities, villages and towns within 41 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, according to data compiled by the WEC.

One Wisconsin Institute Announces Coming Legal Action Against GOP ‘Lame Duck’ Voting Rights Attacks

National Redistricting Foundation Will Support the Legal Challenge

GOP Blames Voters Voting for Electoral Defeats, Proposes Plan to Limit Participation in 2020 State High Court Race

Assembly Republican Leader Vos ‘Hell-Bent on Undermining Checks and Balances’

Wisconsin Turns Out and (Early) Votes at Record Levels for 2018 Midterm Elections

‘Voters Vote, When Given the Opportunity to Vote’

Post-Election Update

Wisconsin Absentee Voting Breaks Midterm Record

Overall in 2014, there were 374,294 absentee ballots counted out of 2.42 million votes cast, which is approximately 15 percent of turnout.

Post-One Wisconsin Institute Lawsuit, Voters Continue to Shatter Early Vote Records

‘Record Numbers Show When You Let Voters Vote, They Vote’

Statement on Use of MyVote Wisconsin Website

Top Five Things Voters Should Know for the General Election

Wisconsin Absentee Voting Off to Strong Start

At MyVote, voters can ask for an absentee ballot to be mailed to them and track their ballot after they return it to their municipal clerk’s office.

Election News: What Voters Should Know about Registration and Absentee Ballot Mailings

WEC Approves Expanded Post-Election Audits

Audits must be completed by November 28, several days before the deadline for the WEC to certify results on Monday, December 3.

WEC Seeks Public Input on Election Security Funding Plans

The Commission has established several ways for local election officials and members of the public to provide feedback.

WEC Orders Recall Election for Trempealeau County District Attorney

Election News: Turnout 22.1% in August 14 Partisan Primary

Turnout History for Wisconsin Partisan Primaries

The Wisconsin Elections Commission does not make turnout predictions, but provides historical data, which is a good predictor.

Absentee Voting Underway for Aug. 14 Partisan Primary

Wisconsin Mails 384,000 Postcards to Unregistered Adults

Dana Wachs Gains Ballot Access Despite GOP Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters

"Their challenge was ridiculous and that’s why the Elections Commission rejected it."

“Reject All Challenges” To Andy Gronik’s Nomination Signatures Says Election Commission Staff

"I’m going to restore the voice of the people to Wisconsin government..."

Elections Commission Announces Extended Hours After June 1 Candidate Filing Deadline

After paperwork has been filed, opposing candidates and political parties have the opportunity to examine nomination papers to see whether there are any errors they may wish to challenge.

Mike McCabe’s People Powered Campaign turns in 4,000 nomination signatures on his 58th Birthday.

Volunteers in every part of the state circulated nomination papers for McCabe.

Election News: Update on Federal Election Security Funding

Turnout 22.2% in April 3 Spring Election

Unofficial results indicate there were at least 995,454 votes cast in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice race.

Elections News: Wisconsin Eligible for $7 million in Federal Election Security Funding

State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls

Anyone who doesn’t have an ID needed to vote in the Wisconsin Spring Election should start the process now

Elections Commission Approves Supplemental Poll Books for Spring Election

“If you are a registered voter but your name is not on the regular poll list, poll workers will look for you on the supplemental poll list,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief election official.

Mayor Tom Barrett, Election Commission Address Voter Deactivation

State’s system and incorrect data result in erroneous deactivation of voter registrations

Meagan Wolfe Selected as Elections Commission Administrator

Wolfe, who has been assistant administrator since April 2017, will begin work immediately.

Statement on NBC News Story about Election Cyber Security

“Wisconsin’s voter registration system and voting systems are secure,” said Michael Haas, Wisconsin’s chief election official.

Mike Haas Asks WEC to Appoint New Administrator

"It is time for this foolishness to end."

Elections News: Elections Commission Investigates Isolated Voting Issues in Spring Primary

Election Commission News: Important Reminders for Voters about the February 20 Spring Primary

Voters Still Have Time to Get ID for Primary Day

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters that they still have time to get the acceptable photo ID they will need to vote in the Spring Primary on February 20. “Most people already have the photo ID they need to vote such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID card,” said Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “If you don’t have one of those or another acceptable photo ID, you can get one for free after just one visit to a Wisconsin DMV office.” “Just bring whatever identifying documents you have like a birth certificate and proof of your current address to obtain a photo ID. If you don’t have those documents you may still obtain a document that you can use for voting through the ID Petition Process at the DMV office,” said Haas, Wisconsin’s chief elections official. Haas said that in addition to a Wisconsin driver license, ID card or other DMV-issued document, voters can also use military and veteran’s IDs, some student IDs, tribal IDs, or a certificate of naturalization.  The full list is available at www.bringit.wi.gov. “Your photo ID does not need to have your current address, and your name on your ID does not have to exactly match the name on the poll list,” Haas said. If you do not have a photo ID on Election Day, or if poll workers say your ID is not acceptable, you can still cast a provisional ballot that will be counted if you bring an acceptable ID to the polling place before the polls close at 8 p.m. or the clerk’s office by 4 p.m. the Friday after the election. There is only one statewide race on the ballot on February 20 – a primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court.   However, there may also be some primaries for local offices to be elected on April 3. To find out which candidates will be on your ballot, go to MyVote.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is responsible for administration and enforcement of election laws in Wisconsin.  The Commission is made up of six Commissioners – four appointed directly by the State Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the Assembly and the Minority Leaders in the State Senate and Assembly.  The remaining two Commissioners are by the Governor with confirmation by the State Senate from lists of former municipal and county clerks submitted by the legislative leadership in each party.

State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls

Anyone who doesn’t have an ID needed to vote in the Spring Primary should start the process now

Thomsen Calls on Wisconsin Senate to Confirm Haas

The current commissioners unanimously support his confirmation.

Haas Asks Senators for Hearing and Confirmation Vote

Haas Nominated for Leadership Position in NASED

Deadline Approaching for Spring Election Candidates

The Wisconsin Elections Commission office will be closed on Monday, December 25, for Christmas and Monday, January 1, for New Year’s Day.

Statement by Michael Haas

"Based on my prior visits with many legislators and my ongoing work with their staffs, I was very surprised to receive the letter last night from Senator Fitzgerald and Speaker Vos."

Matt Flynn Presses for Automatic Voter Registration

Democratic candidate for Governor vows to protect voting rights outside the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Update on Wisconsin Elections Cyber Security

In 2016, Russian government cyber actors unsuccessfully targeted Wisconsin’s voter registration system.

Speaker Vos Appoints Commission Member

Dean Knudson is a former state representative who served in the Assembly for three terms.

Wisconsin Notified of Unsuccessful Russian Hacking Attempt

Wisconsin is one of 21 states notified by Homeland Security that their voter registration systems were targeted by Russians.

King Resigns from Wisconsin Elections Commission

Speaker Vos will appoint a replacement for Commissioner King at a later date.

Elections Commission Chair Responds to Federal Request for Wisconsin Voter Information

"We are confident that the results are accurate and do not contain any statistically significant number of votes cast by persons who were not eligible to vote."

Statement on Federal Request for Wisconsin Voter Information

"By law, most of the information in Wisconsin’s voter registration system is public and is available for purchase..."

State of Wisconsin Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is sending the postcards to voters who have not voted since the November 2012 presidential election.

GOP Ohio Attorney General Seeks to Hold Opioid Makers Accountable for Addiction Crisis, Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel Does Nothing

‘Even Fellow Republicans are Going to Court to Hold Opioid Manufacturers Accountable for Misleading Marketing Tactics’

Turnout Information for April 4 Spring Election

Wisconsin currently has 3,708,673 registered voters.

Important Reminders for Voters about the April 4 Spring Election

All voters will have the opportunity to elect a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice (uncontested) and the Superintendent of Public Instruction (contested) on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Sends Budget Letters to Governor and Legislators

"A further reduction in program positions will significantly curtail the agency’s ability to provide vital and timely services to candidates, county and municipal election officials, and voters,” Commissioners wrote to legislators."

Failure of Election Commission to Act Doesn’t Make Lowell Holtz’s Proposed Election Bribe Any Less Sleazy

‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’

What Does Lowell Holtz Have to Say About American Majority Now? Nothing.

Candidate Previously Bragged of Help From Group Whose Wisconsin Leader Distributed Appalling Internet Meme Equating Support for Women’s Suffrage With Klu Klux Klan

One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Lowell Holtz by Milwaukee, Rock County District Attorneys

Holtz Used Public Resources to Advance His Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Lowell Holtz Expected ‘Outside Groups’ to Handle Fundraising and Organizing for His Campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Add Work Ethic to List of Ethics Lacking in Lowell Holtz

Lowell Holtz Makes the Case That Lowell Holtz Can’t Be Trusted to Stand Up For Public Schools

Claims He Tried to Negotiate Sleazy, Possibly Illegal, Election Bribe Because Anonymous Business Leaders Told Him to

Steps to obtain an ID to vote in the spring primary explained

Voters looking to get a Wisconsin ID can turn to DMV for help at wisconsindmv.gov or visit a DMV Customer Service Center to apply.

Voters Still Have Time to Get ID for Primary Day

Have the ID you need to vote? Check. If not, start the process for free ID to vote now

Get started on obtaining your free identification today.

Why Would Gov. Walker’s Campaign Chair Host Fundraiser for Walker Recall Petition Signer John Humphries? Follow the Money.

Right-Wing Kingpin Who Spent Over $100 Million to Fight For More Public Funding For Less Accountable Private Voucher Program Makes a Deal in Public School Superintendent Race

Bipartisan Statewide Support Propels John Humphries to the Spring Ballot

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement:

Wisconsin Recount Completed Ahead of Schedule With Relatively Small Changes to Final Totals

Trump’s margin over Clinton increased by 131 votes.

Wisconsin Recount More Than 70 percent Complete

Relatively Few Totals Changed

Wisconsin Recount Proceeding on Schedule without Major Problems

On Day Four of the presidential recount, no significant issues have been reported.