ELECTIONS
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE
The requirements to vote are:
*You must be a U.S. citizen
*You must be at least 18 years old on election day
*You must have resided in your election district at least 10 days
*You must not have lost your right to vote
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Every U.S. Citizen, age 18 or older who has resided in an election district for 10 days before any election where the citizen desires to vote, who has not been convicted of a felony, is an eligible elector.
As of January 1, 2003, the federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002", requires any person registering to vote to:
1. Supply their Wisconsin driver's license/ID number or the last 4 digits of their social security number, OR indicate that the applicant has neither a driver's license nor a social security number.
2. Answer the following questions:
- Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
- Will you be 18 years of age on or before Election Day?
THE REGISTRATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE ELECTOR ANSWERS THE ABOVE QUESTIONS.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Anyone wishing to vote in the Town of Clayton has three options to register:
*In person
*By mail
*At the polling place on Election Day
1. IN PERSON: Register in the Town Office Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and up to 5:00 p.m. before the election. See below for a list of items that may be used as acceptable proof of residency.
2. BY MAIL: Use the VoterRegistrationApplication.doc Complete the form and mail it to the Town of Clayton Office up to 5:00 p.m. prior to the 20th day before the election. PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2003, the federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002" requires any person registering to vote for the first time and submitting a registration application by mail to provide a copy of acceptable proof of residence. Forms of identification which constitute acceptable proof of residence are a current and a valid photo identification, OR, one of the following: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The copy of the form of identification must be included when submitting the registration application.
3. AT THE POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY: If you wish to register to vote at your polling place, you must bring proof that you have lived at your present location for 10 days preceding the election. For purposes of voter registration, a form of identification constitutes acceptable proof of residence if it includes:
A current and complete name, including both the given and family name;
AND
A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address of any, and the name of the municipality.
Forms of identification which constitute acceptable proof of residence (see numbers 2 and 3 above), when they contain the information specified above, include the following:
*A Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license
*A Wisconsin identification card
*Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit by an employer in the normal course of business, but not including a business card
*Personal checking account or bank statement
*A gas, electric or telephone service statement for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before election day
*A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of election
*A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes Election Day
*A university, college, or technical institute fee card
*A university, college, or technical institute identification card
If you cannot supply acceptable proof of residency, your registration form can be substantiated and signed by one other elector who resides in your municipality, corroborating your residency information. The corroborator must then provide acceptable proof of residence.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Town of Clayton Clerk
8358 County Road T
P.O. Box 13
Larsen, WI 54947
(920) 836-2007
tocclerk@new.rr.com
WHAT IF I MOVE TO A NEW ADDRESS LESS THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION
Since you are not eligible to register using the new address, state law allows you to vote at your previous polling place.
CAN I REGISTER AT MY POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY
Yes. Persons who register or change their address at the polls on election day must present one form of acceptable proof of residence or have their statements substantiated and signed by one other elector from the same municipality who must accompany them to the polls. If this witness is not a registered voter, he/she must also present proof of residence.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR VOTING ON ELECTION DAY
Pre-registered - Upon entering the polling location and Election Inspector will ask your name and address. Your name will be located on the list of registered voters and you will receive a voting number slip. You will then take the voting number to another Election Inspector and he/she will give you your ballot.
Not registered - You must first stop at the voter registration table and provide acceptable proof of residence in that district. An election Inspector will have you complete a voter registration form and you will be asked to verify and sign the form. There will also be a card available to cancel any previous registration. You will be directed to the check-in line with the completed registration form. If you need assistance, inform an Election Inspector at the time of check-in. You may have help in casting your vote, if required, from an Election Inspector or from another person, however, that individual may not be the elector's employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization that represents the voter.
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
The privilege of "absentee voting" must be carefully regulated to prevent the potential for fraud. Meeting all requirements takes time. To avoid any delays or misunderstanding, contact the Town office as soon as possible. Registered voters who are unable or unwilling to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot. Ballots are available for mailing or in-person voting 21 days before an election (30 days before fall elections).
In person: You may fill out the application request and mark an absentee ballot in person at the Town Clerk's office. The deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.
By mail: To obtain an absentee ballot you must make a request in writing. The written request must include your voting address within the Town of Clayton, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent and your signature. You may print out the ABSENTEEBALLOTAPPLICATION.docBallot or write a letter. The deadline for making application to vote by mail is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election.
INDEFINITELY CONFINED - If you are indefinitely confined because of age (at least 70 years old), illness, infirmity or disability you may submit a written and signed request stating you are confined and wish to receive a ballot for every election until such time as you fail to return a ballot. Your voted ballot must be returned to the Town office by Election Day in order for your vote to be counted. All voted ballots must be returned to the Clerk's office so they can be delivered to the proper polling location before the polls close on Election Day. Any ballot received after the polls close will not be counted. Absentee ballots are available 21 days prior to Spring Primary and Spring Election and 30 days prior to the Fall Primary and General Election.
Vote at:
Town of Clayton Municipal Building
8348 County Road T
Larsen, WI 54947
