10.78
10.78
Candidates; September primary and general election. The following subsections set forth, in chronological order, dates relating to the September primary and general election or occurrences during the fall period which affect the candidates.
10.78(1)(a)(a)
June 1. June 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates for offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president, and for party committeemen and committeewomen. See
ss. 8.15 (1),
8.17 (2) and
8.20 (8) (a).
10.78(2)(b)1.1. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president, and candidates for party committeemen and committeewomen to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy unless the deadline for filing is extended. See
ss. 8.15 (1) and
(4) (b),
8.17 (2),
8.20 (6) and
8.21.
10.78(2)(b)2.
2. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for state office to file applications to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See
s. 11.50 (2) (a).
10.78(2)(c)
(c)
Friday after 2nd Tuesday in July. 4:30 p.m., on the Friday after the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for state office to file statements of economic interests with the ethics board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See
s. 19.43 (4).
10.78(2)(d)
(d)
July 20. July 20 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or such person's personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of June 30. See
s. 11.20 (4) and
(7).
10.78(3)(a)(a)
August 1. August 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for independent candidates for president and vice president. See
s. 8.20 (8) (am).
10.78(3)(b)
(b)
Last 14 days before primary. During the last 14 days before the September primary, any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate, or by his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the primary must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours. See
s. 11.12 (5).
10.78(4)(a)(a)
8 days before primary. The 8th day before the primary is the deadline for each candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-primary report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the primary. See
s. 11.20 (2) and
(7).
10.78(4)(am)
(am)
1st Tuesday in September. 5 p.m., on the 1st Tuesday in September, is the deadline for independent candidates for president and vice president to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the board. See
ss. 8.20 (8) (am) and
8.21.
10.78(4)(b)1.1. The Friday before the September primary is the deadline for filing observer appointments. See
s. 7.39 (3).
10.78(4)(c)2.
2. Upon completion of the ward canvass, the results shall be announced, the results telephoned to the proper clerks and all materials returned to the municipal clerk immediately. See
ss. 7.51 (4) (b) and
(5) and
7.53 (1).
10.78(4)(d)
(d)
Thursday after primary. 9 a.m., on the Thursday after the September primary, is the latest county canvass may begin. See
s. 7.60 (3).
10.78(4)(g)
(g)
3 days after last day of county canvass. 10.78(4)(g)1.1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.78(4)(g)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See
s. 9.01 (1) (b).
10.78(4)(g)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See
s. 9.01 (4).
10.78(4)(g)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to the circuit court. See
s. 9.01 (6) (a).
10.78(4)(h)1.1. 4:30 p.m., on the 3rd Tuesday in September, is the deadline for any write-in candidate for state office who is certified to appear on the general election ballot to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See
s. 11.50 (2) (a).
10.78(4)(h)2.
2. The 3rd Tuesday in September is the deadline for any candidate seeking to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to file a special financial report with the board. See
s. 11.50 (2) (c).
10.78(4)(h)3.
3. The 3rd Tuesday in September is the deadline for any candidate in the general election who filed an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to withdraw the application. See
s. 11.50 (2) (h).
10.78(4)(hm)
(hm)
7 days after completion of county canvass. No earlier than 7 days nor later than 30 days after completion of the county canvass each county party committee under
s. 8.17 holds a meeting. See
s. 8.17 (5) (b).
10.78(4)(i)
(i)
2nd Tuesday after primary. The 2nd Tuesday after the September primary is the latest the board of state canvassers may meet to canvass the September primary. See
s. 7.70 (3) (a).
10.78(4)(j)
(j)
3 days after last day of state canvass. 10.78(4)(j)1.1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of state canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.78(4)(j)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See
s. 9.01 (1) (b).
10.78(4)(j)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See
s. 9.01 (4).
10.78(4)(j)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to circuit court. See
s. 9.01 (6) (a).
10.78(5)(a)(a)
First Tuesday in October. At 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday in October in presidential election years, each political party shall hold a convention in the state capitol to select presidential electors. See
s. 8.18.
10.78(5)(b)
(b)
2nd Tuesday in October. The 2nd Tuesday in October is the last day on which a candidate for state office who accepts a campaign grant may return any portion of the grant. See
s. 11.50 (10m).
10.78(5)(c)
(c)
2nd Tuesday before election. Write-in candidates for the office of president and vice president shall file their list of presidential electors and a declaration of candidacy with the board by 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday before the election. See
ss. 8.185 (2) and
8.21.
10.78(5)(d)
(d)
Last 14 days before election. During the last 14 days before the general election, any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or by his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the election must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours. See
s. 11.12 (5).
10.78(5)(e)
(e)
8 days before election. The 8th day before the election is the deadline for each candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-election report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 14th day preceding the election. See
s. 11.20 (2) and
(7).
10.78(5)(f)1.1. The Friday before the general election is the deadline for filing observer appointments. See
s. 7.39 (3).
10.78(6)(a)1.1. The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the day of the general election. See
s. 5.02 (5).
10.78(6)(a)2.
2. Upon completion of the ward canvass, the results shall be announced, the results telephoned to the proper clerks and all materials returned to the municipal clerk immediately. See
ss. 7.51 (4) (b) and
(5) and
7.53 (1).
10.78(6)(b)
(b)
Thursday after election. At 9 a.m. on the Thursday after the general election is the latest county canvass may begin. See
s. 7.60 (3).
10.78(6)(c)
(c)
1st Friday after election. On the 1st Friday after the election, whenever the board permits, write-in candidates for the offices of president and vice president who have not filed as provided in
sub. (5) (c) but would otherwise be eligible to receive the electoral votes of this state shall file their list of presidential electors and a declaration of candidacy with the board by 4:30 p.m. See
ss. 8.185 (2) and
8.21.
10.78(6)(d)
(d)
3 days after last day of county canvass. 10.78(6)(d)1.1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.78(6)(d)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See
s. 9.01 (1) (b).
10.78(6)(d)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See
s. 9.01 (4).
10.78(6)(d)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to circuit court. See
s. 9.01 (6) (a).
10.78(6)(e)
(e)
November 30. No later than November 30 in the even-numbered years, the political parties submit their nominees for election officials. See
s. 7.30 (4) (c).
10.78(7)(a)(a)
December 1. December 1 is the latest the board of state canvassers may meet to canvass the general election. See
s. 7.70 (3) (a).
10.78(7)(b)
(b)
3 days after last day of state canvass. 10.78(7)(b)1.1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of state canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.78(7)(b)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See
s. 9.01 (1) (b).
10.78(7)(b)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See
s. 9.01 (4).
10.78(7)(b)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to circuit court. See
s. 9.01 (6) (a).
10.78(7)(c)
(c)
First Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December. At 12 noon on the first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December, in presidential election years, the presidential electors meet at the state capitol. See
s. 7.75 (1).
10.78(7)(e)
(e)
3 years after any election. Records maintained by a candidate or his or her campaign treasurer relating to any election may be destroyed 3 years after such election. See
s. 11.12 (3).
10.78(8)(a)(a)
January 31. January 31 is the deadline for each candidate at the general election who receives a grant from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to deliver or transmit to the board proof of payment for disbursements made unless a candidate participates in a special election at least 30 days before that date. See
s. 11.50 (12).
10.80
10.80
Public and general provisions; September primary and general election. The following subsections set forth, in chronological order, dates relating to the September primary and general election or occurrences during the fall period which affect the public.
10.80(1)(a)(a)
March 1. March 1 is the earliest application may be made for absentee ballots for the September primary. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(1g)(a)(a)
May 1. May 1 is the earliest application may be made for absentee ballots for the general election. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(1r)(a)1.1. 5 p.m. on June 1 is the deadline for political organizations which were listed as independent at the last general election and which qualified for a separate ballot to file a petition with the board so requesting. See
s. 5.62 (1) (b).
10.80(1r)(a)2.
2. June 1 is the deadline for political organizations which seek to qualify for a separate ballot at the September primary to file a petition with the board so requesting. See
s. 5.62 (2).
10.80(2)(a)(a)
July 20. July 20 is the deadline for every candidate and committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate for state or local office and every group or individual attempting to influence the outcome of a referendum to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of June 30. See
s. 11.20 (4) and
(7).
10.80(3)(b)(b)
Last 14 days before primary. During the last 14 days before the September primary, any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate, committee or individual registered under
s. 11.05 and any disbursement exceeding $20 which is made by a committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate within 14 days of the primary must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours. See
s. 11.12 (5) and
(6).
10.80(3)(c)
(c)
Wednesday before primary. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Wednesday before the September primary, is the deadline for voter registration. See
s. 6.28 (1).
10.80(4)(a)(a)
60 days before election. The deadline for filing a petition requesting submission of a question to require or abolish registration in municipalities of 5,000 population or less is 60 days before the general election. See
s. 6.27 (3) and
(4).
10.80(4)(b)
(b)
8 days before primary. The 8th day before the primary is the deadline for each candidate for state or local office and each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate to file a preprimary report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. The report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the primary. See
ss. 11.09 (3) and
11.20 (3) (b) and
(7).
10.80(4)(bm)
(bm)
1st Tuesday in September. No later than 5 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday in September of presidential election years, the state or national chairperson of each party entitled to a separate ballot certifies to the board the names of the party's nominees for president and vice president. See
s. 8.16 (7).
