VOTE TUESDAY, AUGUST 16th!

FAQ about voting on August 16th

1)  Do I need a photo ID?
NO.  A poll worker may ask you to present one (as a test run) when you vote.  However, if you don’t have one, you will not be turned away.  Instead, you’ll be allowed to vote, and you’ll get a reminder that an ID will be required at the next election.
 
2)  Can I vote before August 16 (early voting)?
 
YES.  Early voting is different from absentee voting.  You may vote early anytime between August 1 and August 12 by visiting your town or city clerk’s office in person during the clerk’s regular business hours.  
 
3)  Can I vote absentee?
 
YES.  You may request an absentee ballot from your town or city clerk anytime after August 1.  When you receive the ballot, fill it out according to the instructions on the ballot envelope and return the envelope immediately so that the ballot is received before August 16.  Special exceptions are made for military ballots.
 
4)  I just moved to a new address.  Do I need to register to vote?
 
NO.  If you can register ahead of time, that is ideal.  However, Wisconsin law does allow you to register and vote on the same day.  However, you must be able to provide proof that you’ve lived at your current Wisconsin residence for at least 28 days before the August 16 election.

If you have any questions about the proof you’ll need to provide regarding your residency, or if you have any other questions about voting in the August 16 recall election please call 715-212-3373.  We’ll be very glad to answer any questions you may have!

 

Latest News

Jul26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Stating that 12th Senate District voters need to clearly know where candidates in the upcoming recall election stand on the many important issues facing the state, State Senator Jim Holperin (D-Eagle River) has invited challenger Kim Simac to debates across the 12th District.

Jul15

 For Immediate Release:  July 12, 2011          

State Senator Jim Holperin (D-Eagle River) said today that school aid formula changes proposed recently by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers offer the best chance for directing more state school aid to smaller, rural, northern Wisconsin school districts.

Jun30

For Immediate Release:  Thursday, June 30, 2011

In a letter this week to 12th Senate District Town Supervisors, State Senator Jim Holperin encouraged Town officials in each county to schedule a “candidates forum” so that Town issues can be fully debated.

“Town government took it on the chin in many respects with the recent state budget,” Holperin said.  “Town road aid is frozen for at least the next two years, while other transportation spending soars…especially on expensive freeway projects in southeastern Wisconsin.”

Jun17

“The 2011 – 2013 state budget imposes disproportionate spending cuts on northern Wisconsin schools, communities and services, while providing corporate and business tax breaks that small main street businesses will never benefit from,” said State Senator Jim Holperin in explaining why he voted “no” on the budget.

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