Primary election Tuesday Feb. 18

The Wisconsin Election Commission would like to remind you that there is a primary election tomorrow, Tuesday February 18, for the Wisconsin Superintendent of Schools. If you want to know more about the positions of the candidates you could reference the survey from the Wisconsin Public Education Network.

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to voters ahead of Tuesday’s Spring Primary. Here’s what to know:

 

1. There is only one statewide race on the ballot in Tuesday’s Spring Primary, and that is the contest for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Spring Primary will narrow that race down to two candidates for the Spring Election on April 1. There are many local primary races around the state on Tuesday.

 

2. Voters should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote website at https://myvote.wi.gov to verify their registration status, find their polling place, and see what is on their ballot.

 

3. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling place hours are the same across Wisconsin, and voters need to be in line by 8 p.m. to participate.

 

4. Those not registered to vote can do so at their polling place on Election Day – eligible electors can register to vote for the first time or update their name or address. To register, voters will need to show a proof of residence document, which must contain the voter’s name and current residential address. Examples include a bank statement, recent electric bill, or a current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card. Voters may present a Proof of Residence document as a hard copy, paper document or an electronic document on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Learn more at https://elections.wi.gov/Register.

 

5. Wisconsin requires an acceptable photo ID to vote, such as a Wisconsin driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. passport, military or veteran’s ID, tribal ID, a certificate of naturalization, or some student IDs. Anyone with questions about photo ID can visit the state’s Bring It to the Ballot website at https://bringit.wi.gov/ or call 1-866-VOTE-WIS for information. Those without an acceptable photo ID can get one for free at their local Division of Motor Vehicles office. For more information, call 608-266-1069. An acceptable photo ID does not need to show the voter’s current address.

 

6. Voters can still return absentee ballots by 8 p.m. Election Day but should contact their municipal clerk to learn where the ballots should be returned. Most voters must personally deliver their own absentee ballot (see #7 below for exceptions). To ensure that an absentee ballot is counted, the WEC recommends paying close attention to included instructions for completing and returning an absentee ballot.

 

Voters with disabilities have additional options when returning absentee ballots. Pursuant to the Voting Rights Act, any Wisconsin voter who requires assistance with mailing or delivering an absentee ballot to the municipal clerk due to a disability must be permitted to receive assistance from a person of the voter’s choice. This person cannot be the voter’s employer or an agent of the employer. This person also cannot be an officer or agent of the voter’s union. Voters should contact their municipal clerk with questions.