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).
10.80(4)(c)
(c)
Wednesday before primary. On the Wednesday before the September primary, in cities of the 1st class, the board of election commissioners sits to hear registration objections. See
s. 6.48 (2).
10.80(4)(cm)
(cm)
Friday before primary. 5 p.m., on the Friday before the September primary, is the deadline for application by mail for an absentee ballot for the September primary. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(4)(d)1.1. 5 p.m., on the Monday before the September primary, is the deadline for application, in person, for absentee ballots for the September primary. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(4)(d)2.
2. 5 p.m. on the day before the September primary is the deadline for registration at the office of the municipal clerk. See
s. 6.29 (2) (a).
10.80(4)(d)3.
3. 5 p.m., on the day before the September primary, is the latest that voting may be conducted in nursing homes, retirement homes and community-based residential facilities. See
s. 6.875 (6).
10.80(4)(e)2.
2. 5 p.m. on the day of the primary is the deadline for hospitalized electors to make application for an absentee ballot by agent. See
s. 6.86 (3) (c).
10.80(4)(e)3.
3. 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).
10.80(4)(f)
(f)
Thursday after primary. At 9 a.m. on Thursday after the September primary is the latest county canvass shall begin. See
s. 7.60 (3).
10.80(4)(g)
(g)
3 days after last day of state canvass. 10.80(4)(g)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).
10.80(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).
10.80(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).
10.80(4)(g)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).
10.80(5)(a)(a)
First Tuesday in October. At 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday in October in presidential election years, each recognized political party shall hold a convention in the state capitol to select presidential electors. See
s. 8.18.
10.80(5)(c)
(c)
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, committee, individual or group 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 election must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours. See
ss. 11.12 (5) and
(6) and
11.23 (6).
10.80(5)(d)
(d)
2nd Wednesday before election. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Wednesday before the general election, is the deadline for voter registration. See
s. 6.28 (1).
10.80(5)(dm)
(dm)
9 days before election. 9 days before a presidential election is the earliest that new residents may apply to vote for president and vice president at the office of the municipal clerk. See
s. 6.15 (3) (a).
10.80(5)(e)
(e)
8 days before election. The 8th day before the election is the deadline for each candidate for state or local office, each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate and each group or individual supporting or opposing a referendum to file a preelection report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. The report is current to the end of the 14th day preceding the election. See
ss. 11.09 (3) and
11.20 (2) and
(7).
10.80(5)(f)
(f)
Wednesday before election. On the Wednesday before the general election in cities of the 1st class, the board of election commissioners sits to hear registration objections. See
s. 6.48 (2).
10.80(5)(g)
(g)
Friday before election. 5 p.m., on the Friday before the general election, is the deadline for application by mail for an absentee ballot for the general election. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(6)(a)1.1. 5 p.m., on the Monday before the general election, is the deadline for application in person for absentee ballots for the general election. See
s. 6.86 (1).
10.80(6)(a)2.
2. 5 p.m. on the day before the general election in presidential election years is the latest that new residents may apply to vote for president and vice president at the office of the municipal clerk. See
s. 6.15 (3) (a).
10.80(6)(a)3.
3. 5 p.m., on the day before the general election, is the latest that voting may be conducted in nursing homes, retirement homes and community-based residential facilities. See
s. 6.875 (6).
10.80(6)(b)
(b)
Tuesday after first Monday in November. 10.80(6)(b)1.1. The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the day of the general election. See
s. 5.02 (5).
10.80(6)(b)2.
2. 5 p.m. on the day of the election is the deadline for hospitalized electors to make application for an absentee ballot by agent. See
s. 6.86 (3) (c).
10.80(6)(b)3.
3. 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).
10.80(6)(c)
(c)
Following general election. Municipal clerks in municipalities having registration conduct a mail canvass of nonvoting electors to revise and update the registration list. See
s. 6.50.
10.80(6)(d)
(d)
Thursday after election. At 9 a.m. on the Thursday after the general election is the latest that the county canvass may begin. See
s. 7.60 (3).
10.80(6)(e)
(e)
3 days after last day of county canvass. 10.80(6)(e)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).
10.80(6)(e)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).
10.80(6)(e)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).
10.80(6)(e)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).
10.80(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).
10.80(7)(b)
(b)
3 days after last day of state canvass. 10.80(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).
10.80(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).
10.80(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).
10.80(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).
10.80(7)(c)
(c)
First Monday after 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).
10.80(7)(d)
(d)
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
ss. 11.12 (3) and
11.23 (3).
10.82
10.82
Special primary and election. 10.82(1)(a)(a)
General. The provisions for campaign financing, recount, registration, absentee voting and other general provisions apply to special elections.
10.82(1)(b)
(b)
Special dates affecting filling vacancies by special election. See
s. 8.50 (4).
10.82(1)(c)
(c)
Nomination papers. Nomination papers may be circulated no sooner than the day the order for the special election is filed and shall be filed no later than 5 p.m. 28 days before the special primary, except when the special primary is held concurrently with the spring or September primary. See
s. 8.50 (3).
10.82(1)(cm)
(cm)
Campaign grants. Applications by candidates for state office for grants from the Wisconsin election campaign fund may be filed with the board no later than 5 p.m. on the 28th day preceding the date the special primary will or would be held, if required, except when the special primary is held concurrently with the spring or September primary. See
s. 11.50 (2) (a).
10.82(1)(d)
(d)
Date for special primary. The date for the special primary is 4 weeks before the day of the special election except when the special election is held on the day of the general election the special primary shall be held on the day of the general primary or if the special election is held concurrently with the spring election, the primary shall be held concurrently with the spring primary. See
ss. 5.02 (20) and
8.50 (2) (b).
10.82(1)(dm)1.1. Applications by write-in candidates for state office for grants from the Wisconsin election campaign fund may be filed with the board no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 7th day after the special primary, or the date the special primary would be held, if required. See
s. 11.50 (2) (a).
10.82(1)(dm)2.
2. Candidates for state office seeking to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund may file a special financial report with the board no later than the 7th day after the special primary, or the date the special primary would be held, if required. See
s. 11.50 (2) (c).
10.82(1)(dm)3.
3. Candidates for state office who have filed an application with the board to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund may withdraw the application no later than the 7th day after the special primary, or the date the special primary would be held, if required. See
s. 11.50 (2) (h).
10.82(1)(e)
(e)
Date for special election. The date for the special election shall be not less than 62 nor more than 77 days from date of order except when the special election is held on the day of the spring election or the general election. See
s. 8.50 (2).
10.82(1)(f)2.
2. If the special election includes a candidate for state or national office or a statewide referendum the board shall give one notice. See
s. 8.50 (1) (b).
10.82(1)(g)
(g)
22 days before special primary. 22 days before the special primary the board sends a certified list of candidates to the county clerk. See
s. 8.50 (1) (d).
10.82(1)(h)
(h)
2nd Thursday after special primary. The 2nd Thursday after the special primary is the latest the board of state canvassers may meet. See
s. 7.70 (3) (a).
10.82(1)(hm)
(hm)
Following primary canvass. As soon as possible after the canvass of the special primary, or the date the primary would be held, if required, the board sends a certified list of candidates who are eligible to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to the state treasurer. See
s. 7.08 (2) (cm).
10.82(1)(j)
(j)
18 days after special election. No later than 18 days after the special election is the latest the board of state canvassers may meet to canvass the special election. See
s. 7.70 (3) (a).
10.82(1)(k)
(k)
Following election canvass. After the canvass of the special election, the board sends a certified list of candidates who are eligible to receive a postelection grant from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to the state treasurer. See
s. 7.08 (2) (cm).
10.82(2)(a)(a)
General. The provisions for campaign financing, recount, registration, absentee voting and other general provisions apply to special elections.
10.82(2)(b)
(b)
Special dates affecting filling vacancies by special election. See
s. 8.50 (4).
10.82(2)(c)
(c)
Date for special primary. The special primary shall be 4 weeks before the day of the special election except when the special election is held on the day of the general election the special primary shall be held on the day of the general primary or if the special election is held concurrently with the spring election, the primary shall be held concurrently with the spring primary. See
ss. 5.02 (20) and
8.50 (2) (b).
