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)(e)1.1. The 2nd Tuesday in September is the day of the September primary. See
s. 5.02 (18).
10.74 Note
NOTE: 2011 Wis. Act 75 renumbered s. 5.02 (18) to be s. 5.02 (12s) and amended the provision to change "2nd Tuesday in September" to "2nd Tuesday in August" and "September primary" to "partisan primary." Corrective legislation is pending.
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 that 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 Note
NOTE: Section 7.15 (1) (cs) was repealed by
2011 Wis. Act 75. Corrective legislation is pending.
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).
10.76(2)(a)(a)
July 1. On July 1 preceding a September primary, the municipal clerks certify to the county clerk the approximate number of electors in the district. See
s. 5.66 (1).
10.76(2)(b)1.1. Until 60 days before the September primary, wards may be united to facilitate using a common polling place. See
s. 5.15 (6) (b).
10.76(2)(b)2.
2. The deadline for establishing polling places is 60 days before the September primary. See
s. 5.25 (3).
10.76(2)(d)1.1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See
s. 11.22 (9).
10.76(2)(e)
(e)
July 20. No earlier than July 1 and no later than July 20, the municipal clerk receives continuing reports by candidates for municipal office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates for municipal office, and by groups, individuals, or corporations attempting to influence the outcome of a municipal referendum. See
s. 11.20 (4).
10.76(3)(a)(a)
90 days before election. No later than the 90th day before the general election, the municipal clerk mails write-in absentee ballots to qualified electors who have requested them. See
s. 7.15 (1) (cs).
10.76 Note
NOTE: Section 7.15 (1) (cs) was repealed by
2011 Wis. Act 75. Corrective legislation is pending.
10.76(3)(b)1.1. No later than the 30th day before the September primary, the municipal clerk sends official absentee ballots to qualified electors who have requested them. See
s. 7.15 (1) (cm).
10.76(3)(b)2.
2. The deadline for selecting tabulators to assist with the September primary canvass is 30 days before the September primary. See
s. 7.30 (3).
10.76(3)(b)3.
3. In municipalities employing an electronic voting system, the deadline for placement of a demonstrator system is 30 days before the September primary. See
s. 5.80.
10.76(3)(bm)
(bm)
4th Tuesday before primary. On the 4th Tuesday before the September primary, the municipal clerk publishes a type E notice for the September primary. If there is a municipal referendum, the municipal clerk publishes a type A notice of the referendum. See
s. 10.06 (3) (cm).
10.76(3)(c)
(c)
22 days prior to primary. No later than 22 days prior to the September primary, the municipal clerk mails to each candidate for municipal 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 preprimary report. See
s. 11.22 (3).
10.76(3)(em)
(em)
10 days before primary. No later than 10 days before the September primary, in any municipality employing an electronic voting system which utilizes automatic tabulating equipment, the municipal clerk has the equipment publicly tested. See
s. 5.84 (1).
10.76(3)(f)
(f)
2nd Wednesday before primary. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Wednesday before the September primary, is the deadline for registration. See
s. 6.28 (1).
10.76(4)(a)(a)
22 months after federal election. Applications for ballots or registration, or other records and papers relating to voting at a federal election, other than registration forms, may be destroyed 22 months after the election. See
s. 7.23 (1) (f).
10.76(4)(am)2.2. Until 60 days before the general election, wards may be united to facilitate the use of a common polling place. See
s. 5.15 (6) (b).
10.76(4)(am)3.
3. The deadline for establishing polling places is 60 days before the general election. See
s. 5.25 (3).
