10.72(7)(a)1.1. The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the day of the general election. See
s. 5.02 (5).
10.72(7)(b)
(b)
1st Friday after election. The 1st Friday after the election at 4:30 p.m., whenever the board permits, is the deadline for write-in candidates for the offices of president and vice president who have not filed their electors in advance under
sub. (6) but would otherwise be eligible to receive the electoral votes of this state to file a list of presidential electors and a declaration of candidacy with the board. See
ss. 8.185 (2) and
8.21.
10.72(7)(c)
(c)
3 days after election results received. 10.72(7)(c)1.1. At 5 p.m. on the 3rd business day following the day on which the board receives the last statement from a county board of canvassers for the election is the deadline to demand a recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.72(7)(c)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).
10.72(7)(c)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).
10.72(7)(c)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).
10.72(8)(a)1.1. December 1 is the latest that the chairperson of the board, or the chairperson's designee, may canvass the general election and make his or her certifications and determinations. See
s. 7.70 (3) (a).
10.72(8)(e)
(e)
90 days after primary. Most September primary election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the September primary. See
s. 7.23.
10.72(8)(f)
(f)
First Monday after 2nd Wednesday in December. The first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December is the latest the board may deliver to one of the presidential electors, in presidential election years, 3 lists of the electors. See
s. 7.70 (5) (b).
10.72(8)(g)
(g)
90 days after election. Most general election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the general election. See
s. 7.23.
10.72(8)(h)
(h)
3 years after any election. Records transferred to the board by any former registrant who has submitted a dissolution report may be destroyed 3 years after the last election in which the registrant participated. See
ss. 11.12 (3) and
11.23 (3).
10.72(8)(k)
(k)
10 years after any election. Official canvasses may be destroyed 10 years after the election to which they relate. See
s. 7.23 (1) (i).
10.72 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also s. ElBd 6.04, Wis. adm. code.
10.74
10.74
County clerk; 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 county clerk.
10.74(2)(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 and for party committeemen and committeewomen. See
ss. 8.15 (1) and
8.20 (8) (a).
10.74(2)(b)
(b)
Last Tuesday in May. On the last Tuesday in May the county clerk publishes a type A notice for the general election. See
s. 10.06 (2) (h).
10.74(2)(c)
(c)
June 26. No later than June 26, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a local referendum who is registered with such clerk, forms for the continuing report. See
s. 11.22 (3).
10.74(3)(c)1.1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See
s. 11.22 (9).
10.74(3)(d)
(d)
2nd Tuesday in July. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for county offices to be filled at the general election and candidates for party committeemen and committeewomen to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk unless the deadline for filing is extended. See
ss. 8.15 (1) and
(4) (b),
8.20 (6) and
(8) (a), and
8.21.
10.74(3)(e)
(e)
July 20. No earlier than July 1 and no later than July 20, the county clerk receives continuing reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates for county office, and by groups, individuals, or corporations attempting to influence the outcome of a local referendum. See
s. 11.20 (4).
10.74(4)(am)(am)
31 days before primary. 31 days before the September primary is the latest county clerks may distribute primary ballots and election forms prescribed by the board to municipal clerks. See
s. 7.10 (3) (a).
10.74(4)(b)
(b)
22 days prior to primary. No later than 22 days prior to the September primary, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, and to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate who is registered with the clerk, forms for the pre-primary report. See
s. 11.22 (3).
10.74(4)(f)
(f)
Last 14 days before primary. The county clerk shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for county office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such a candidate, and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees or individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for county office during the last 14 days before the September primary. See
s. 11.12 (5) and
(6).
10.74(5)(a)(a)
September 1. In a general election year, no special election may be scheduled between September 1 and the general election. See
s. 8.50 (intro.).
10.74(5)(b)
(b)
2nd Monday before primary. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the primary, the county clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for county office and by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates. See
s. 11.20 (2).
10.74(5)(c)1.1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See
s. 11.22 (9).
10.74(5)(d)
(d)
Monday before primary. On the Monday before the September primary the county clerk publishes a type B notice for the primary. See
s. 10.06 (2) (j).
10.74(5)(f)
(f)
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).
10.74(5)(g)
(g)
3 days after last day of county canvass. 10.74(5)(g)1.1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of the county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See
s. 9.01 (1) (a).
10.74(5)(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).
10.74(5)(g)3.
3. 5 p.m., 3 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).
10.74(5)(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).
10.74(5)(h)
(h)
7 days after primary. No later than 7 days after the September primary, the county clerk transmits to the board a statement of votes cast for state and national offices at the primary. See
s. 7.60 (5).
10.74(6)(am)(am)
31 days before election. 31 days before the general election is the latest county clerks may distribute ballots and election blanks prescribed by the board to municipal clerks. See
s. 7.10 (3) (a).
10.74(6)(ar)
(ar)
4th Tuesday before election. On the 4th Tuesday before the general election, the county clerk publishes a type A notice of any state or county referendum to be held at the election. See
s. 10.06 (2) (L).
10.74(6)(b)
(b)
22 days prior to election. No later than 22 days prior to the general election, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a local referendum who is registered with the clerk, forms for the pre-election report. See
s. 11.22 (3).
10.74(6)(e)
(e)
Last 14 days before election. The county clerk shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for county office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such a candidate, and by groups or individuals supporting or opposing a county referendum and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees and individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for county office during the last 14 days before the election. See
ss. 11.12 (5) and
(6) and
11.23 (6).
10.74(6)(f)
(f)
2nd Monday before election. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the county clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates for county office, and by groups, individuals, or corporations supporting or opposing a county referendum. See
s. 11.20 (2).
10.74(6)(g)1.1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See
s. 11.22 (9).
10.74(7)(a)(a)
Monday before election. On the Monday before the general election the county clerk publishes a type B notice, and a type C notice when necessary, for the general election. See
s. 10.06 (2) (m).
10.74(7)(b)
(b)
Tuesday after first Monday in November. The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the day of the general election. See
s. 5.02 (5).
10.74(7)(c)
(c)
Thursday after election. 9 a.m., on the Thursday after the general election, is the latest county canvass may begin. See
s. 7.60 (3).
10.74(7)(d)
(d)
3 days after last day of county canvass. 10.74(7)(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).
10.74(7)(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).
10.74(7)(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).
10.74(7)(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).
10.74(7)(e)
(e)
Expiration of recount period. Immediately after expiration of the recount period, the county clerks issue a certificate of election to each individual elected to county office. See
s. 7.60 (6).
10.74(7)(f)
(f)
10 days after election. No later than 10 days after the general election, the county clerk delivers or transmits to the board a statement of votes cast for state and national offices and statewide referenda at the election. See
s. 7.60 (5).
10.74(8)(c)(c)
90 days after primary. Most September primary election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the September primary. See
s. 7.23.
10.74(8)(d)
(d)
90 days after election. Most general election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the general election. See
s. 7.23.
10.74(8)(dm)
(dm)
1 year after any election. Election notices, correspondence in connection with such notices and proofs of publication may be destroyed 1 year after the election to which they relate. See
s. 7.23 (1) (j).
10.74(8)(e)
(e)
3 years after any election. Records transferred to the county clerk by any former registrant who has submitted a dissolution report may be destroyed 3 years after the last election in which the registrant participated. See
ss. 11.12 (3) and
11.23 (3).
10.74(8)(f)
(f)
6 years after any election. Financial reports may be destroyed 6 years after any election. See
s. 7.23 (1) (d).
10.74(8)(g)
(g)
10 years after any election. Official canvasses may be destroyed 10 years after the election to which they relate. See
s. 7.23 (1) (i).
10.76
10.76
Municipal clerk and governing body; 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 municipal clerk and governing body.
10.76(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).
10.76(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).
10.76(1r)(a)(a)
90 days before primary. No later than the 90th day before the September primary, the municipal clerk mails write-in absentee ballots to qualified electors who have requested them. See
s. 7.15 (1) (cs).
10.76(1r)(b)
(b)
June 26. No later than June 26, the municipal clerk mails to each candidate for municipal office or such person's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a municipal referendum who is registered with the clerk, forms for the continuing report. See
s. 11.22 (3).
