Question 1

Can non-citizens vote in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

No. It's illegal to vote in Wisconsin in any election if you are not a U.S. citizen. This is also true for federal elections in all 50 states.

Question 2

Does Wisconsin have a strict Voter ID requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 3

Who is in charge of ensuring Wisconsin's elections are secure?

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin's tried-and-tested election systems are secure thanks to the Wisconsin Elections Commission's (WEC) strong partnership with federal and state agencies and local election officials. In addition to working with county clerks to administer a smooth election, the Commission has found no evidence that Wisconsin's election systems have ever been compromised.

Question 4

What conservative third parties have assessed Wisconsin election laws and procedures deeming them to be secure?

Accepted Answer

In a recent independent study, the conservative Heritage Foundation found Wisconsin's election laws, regulations and procedures to be among the most secure in America.

Question 5

Are Wisconsin's voting machines secure?

Accepted Answer

Electronic poll books and voting machines that Wisconsinites use to complete their ballots are not connected to the internet. All municipalities are required to conduct a public test of their voting equipment within 10 days each election. Pre-election testing is intended to confirm the accuracy of voting equipment programming.

Question 6

How does Wisconsin make sure that election results are correct?

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin runs audits after the elections to help ensure everything is operating as it should and that votes are counted accurately. This helps election officials make sure that the outcome of the election is also correct.

Question 7

How do I confirm my absentee ballot was received and accepted?

Accepted Answer

Once you've mailed your ballot, you can confirm it was received and accepted by visiting the MyVoteWisconsin homepage at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Track-My-Ballot.

Question 8

What were the audit results of the 2020 Presidential Election recount?

Accepted Answer

The Wisconsin Elections Commission ordered a recount of presidential election results in Dane and Milwaukee counties after receiving a recount petition from the Trump campaign. The recount found that Joe Biden had a net gain of 87 votes.

Question 9

How can I be sure state certification of election results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

As a matter of state law, certification is a mandatory, ministerial duty, meaning that officials have no discretion to refuse to certify accurate election results. RightCount is committed to protecting the certification process to help ensure that elections are concluded in a timely manner and the will of Wisconsin voters is recognized.

Question 10

How do I become an Election Inspector (poll worker)?

Accepted Answer

Election Inspectors, people in your own community, undergo training prior to Election Day. This training is tracked by the municipal clerk to ensure that each worker is properly certified. You can sign up to become a poll worker on the MyVoteWisconsin webpage at myvote.wi.gov.

Question 11

Who do I call if I have a question about voting in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions about the election process or encounter any issues while voting, visit MyVoteWisconsin at myvote.wi.gov or contact your local county clerk.

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