Please see the below list of frequently asked questions and answers. If you have a question that is not listed below, please don't hesitate to give us a call at (414) 962-6690 or email us at elections@wfbvillage.gov. |
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Frequently Asked Questions?
REMINDERS for the November 8, 2022 Election:
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Per a recent appeals court decision, absentee ballots may not be returned via the Village Hall vestibule drop box.
- Per a recent circuit court decision, voters may only drop off or mail their own absentee ballot.
- Pursuant to the Voting Rights Act, any Wisconsin voter who requires assistance with mailing or delivering their absentee ballot to the municipal clerk because of a disability must be permitted to receive such assistance by a person of the voter's choice, other than the voter's employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter's union.
How do I register to vote for the November 8, 2022 election?
- Register online at MyVote.WI.gov through Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
- Mail EL-131 to Village Hall through Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
- Registration can be done in-person at Village Hall during regular business hours until November 4, 2022. You may also register on election day. Proof of residency is required.
- There is no voter registration on the Monday prior to the election.
- Note: Voters must be 18 years or older, a US citizen, and have resided at the address you provide on your Registration Form for at least 28 consecutive days immediately proceeding the election in order to vote in Whitefish Bay.
How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Absentee ballots can be requested in one of the following ways:
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(Preferred Method) Online at: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
- Send a request via email to elections@wfbvillage.gov
- Submit an Absentee Ballot Application by mail. Application is available online at: https://www.wfbvillage.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1338/
- Absentee ballot applications may only be submitted in-person during in-person absentee voting hours (per state code)
- Voters who have not previously submitted a copy of their photo ID to vote by mail will need to include a copy of their ID with their request. If you are not sure whether you need to do so, please include a copy to avoid any delay in processing.
- The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022. However, please request ASAP to ensure timely delivery.
How do I return my ballot?
- Absentee ballots may be returned via USPS or at the Village Hall front desk during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
- Absentee ballots MUST be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
- After 4:30 p.m. on Election Day absentee ballots should be brought directly to your polling place.
- Per a recent appeals court decision, absentee ballots may not be returned via the Village Hall vestibule drop box.
- Per a recent circuit court decision, voters may only drop off or mail their own absentee ballot.
- Pursuant to the Voting Rights Act, any Wisconsin voter who requires assistance with mailing or delivering their absentee ballot to the municipal clerk because of a disability must be permitted to receive such assistance by a person of the voter's choice, other than the voter's employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter's union.
When is in-person absentee voting?
- In-person absentee voting will occur on weekdays from Tuesday, October 25, 2022, to Friday, November 4, 2022, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, and Friday, November 4, 2022).
- The Village will be utilizing Express Vote machines during in-person absentee voting.
- No appointment necessary; please bring a photo ID.
- There is no absentee voting on the Monday prior to the election.
When are polls open on Election Day?
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Other Election Information:
Offices on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 General Election include U.S. Senator, US Congressperson, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Assembly Representative, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee County Clerk of Court. There will also be two referendum questions for the county ( see sample ballot).
Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote: All Wisconsin voters must show an acceptable photo ID before voting. This includes voters at polling places and most absentee voters. The address on your photo ID does not have to be your current address and the name on your ID does not need to be an exact match to your name in the poll book (such as an abbreviated name). Visit the State of Wisconsin website for more information.
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