2012 Election Dates for TOWN OF WRIGHTSTOWN
Spring General is Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Fall Primary is Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Fall General is Tuesday, November 6, 2012

  ALL VOTERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

1 - STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS

2 - SHOW A VALID ID

3 - SIGN THE POLL BOOK before you are issued a ballot

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT - CHANGED FROM 10 to 28 DAYS - Electors that have moved within Wisconsin less than 28 days before the election must vote from their previous address. They may vote at the polling place for their previous address, or by absentee ballot in the municipality of their previous address.

If I already have a driver license or other photo ID, do I have to get a special “Voter ID” card?  No. There is no such thing as a separate “Voter ID” card. Instead, other forms of photo ID can be used. If you already have a driver license, you don’t need (and cannot get), a state ID card simply in order to vote. Anyone with a valid driver license or state ID card, or any of the documents listed below, already has the photo ID they need for voting purposes.

What types of Photo ID are acceptable for voting purposes?  - The following photo IDs are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently, the November 2, 2010 election):

•  A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
• A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
• Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service
• A U.S. passport

The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:

•  A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two yearsbefore the date of an election at which it is presented
• A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 60 days)
• An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 60 days)
• An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
• A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains the following:

                            -- Date of Issuance
                            -- Signature of Student
                            -- Expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance
                            -- The university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document

Proof of Residence - Wisconsin’s New Voter Photo ID Law - As of June 2011, Wisconsin law no longer allows “corroborating witnesses” to provide proof of residence. Voters who are required to provide proof of residence must provide one of the documents listed below.

Voters must provide proof of residence if they are:

1) First-time registrants in Wisconsin, and they are registering by mail.
2) Registering in the clerk’s office during the “Closed Registration” period less than 20 days before the election.
3) Registering at the polls on Election Day.

All proof of residence documents must include the voter’s current address.

• A current and valid Wisconsin driver license or identification card.
• Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.
• Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card.
• A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
• A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk.
• A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before Election Day. Electronic statements may be used only if printed.
• Bank statement. Electronic statements may be used only if printed.
• Paycheck.
• A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
• An affidavit on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual’s residence for voting purposes.
• Residential lease. (Not valid if registering by mail.)

ABSENTEE VOTING REQUIREMENTS

Regular absentee voters requesting a ballot by mail must provide a copy of their photo ID with their absentee ballot request. Once photo ID is provided, the voter no longer has to provide proof of ID with any absentee ballots, until they re-register (their name or address changes).  The clerk will maintain on file.  All requests must be received by Thursday 5 p.m. prior to election.

Regular absentee voters requesting a ballot by email or fax may provide a copy of their photo ID with their absentee ballot request, but are not required to. If a copy of their photo ID is not provided with the absentee ballot request, these voters must provide a copy of their photo ID with their returned absentee ballot. Once photo ID is provided, the voter no longer has to provide proof of ID with any absentee ballots, until they re-register (their name or address changes).  All requests must be received by Thursday 5 pm prior to election.

In-person voters in the clerk’s office must show their photo ID to the clerk or staff. The staff member will initial the absentee envelope to indicate the voter provided proof of ID. In-person absentee voters must always show theirID, even if they have already provided a copy of their ID to the municipal clerk.

Absentee voting closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to Election Day.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Donna Martzahl, Town Clerk at 920-864-7927 or email me at tcmartzahl@centurytel.net         

Application for Absentee Ballot: GAB-121
GAB-121 Absentee Ballot Request-English Fillable

Voter Registration Application: GAB-131
GAB-131 English Fillable

Access Voter District information on the Internet @ http://vpa.wi.gov/