The Clerk’s Office mails out absentee ballots 47 days before each federal election.
For local elections, absentee ballots are sent three weeks before Election Day.
The City of Spooner counts absentee ballots at the polls on Election Day.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before an Election.
It is best to submit your request early because it can take up to one week for the post office to deliver a ballot.
In-Person Absentee Voting begins two weeks before the Election Day. In the City of Spooner, it ends the Friday before the election.
You will need to show ID to receive an absentee ballot. You may register to vote, with proof of residence (address), at the time of in-person absentee voting.
General Election, November 5, 2024 Information:
First day of In-Person Absentee voting starts Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Last day of In-Person Absentee voting is Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Friday, November 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Links provided are the Wisconsin Election Commission and MyVote Wisconsin. Visit these websites for the most up-to-date information and forms.
Application for Absentee Ballot – pdf version with fillable option
Information on absentee voting and photo id. – click on the link for voter information.
Wisconsin residents are required to submit photo identification when voting.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides free state ID cards for voting. Learn more about getting a free WI ID card on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website:
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/id-card.aspx
Acceptable Photo IDs for Voting in Wisconsin. Click on the link to view accepted photo IDs.
You can get more information about voting and your rights to vote by visiting the websites below:
City of Spooner disclaimer:
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