*****If you are planning to return an absentee ballot by mail plan a minimum of 7 days for mailing time. You can always contact the clerk to return a ballot in person. You must return your own ballot in person according to state law. You can’t return for someone else unless they are disabled.*****
VOTER REGISTRATION and ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST can be done here myvote.wi.gov
Various organizations are mailing out voter registrations to people who may already be registered to vote. If you think you are registered go to myvote.wi.gov to verify before mailing in a new registration. Also please note that if you mail in a registration you will also need to mail proof of residence with it.
You may start receiving absentee ballot request forms in the mail. If you use the post card or other request form it will need to be accompanied by a photo ID before it can be processed.
If you are registering to vote on election day you will need to bring proof of residence. You will also need a photo ID to vote. Acceptable documents can be found here
FIREFIGHTERS WANTED
Station 6 needs YOU! Our Howard Fire Department needs more volunteers. If you are 16 years of age and older and are interested in learning more about becoming a firefighter, please visit the district website at www.chippewafiredistrict.com or call Scott Bernette – Fire Chief at 715-723-5488 or 715-829-4400.
Burning Permit Info here
Calendar
October 16 Last day for voter registration online
October 22 First Day to Vote Absentee in Clerk’s Office (by appointment)
October 26 Early Voting 9:00-noon at town hall (by appointment otherwise)
October 31 Last day to request absentee ballot by mail (suggest earlier since mail takes time)
November 1 Last day to register to vote in person (can register on election day)
November 3 5:00 p.m. Last day to vote absentee in Clerk’s office
November 5 General Election 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
November 11 Town Board 7:30 p.m. Note change from regular meeting day
Did You Know? Elections 101
The Town of Howard is now in a new state assembly district. You will be voting in assembly district 68 starting in August.
Absentee Ballots can be requested for a calendar year at myvote.wi.gov and will be mailed to you as soon as they become available. Early in person voting starts 2 weeks before an election.
If you are new to the town or just turning 18 you can save time on election day by registering to vote online at myvote.wi.gov
Electioneering is not allowed at polling places. You may not discuss any candidate or their views within the polling place or within 100 feet of the entrance to the polling place. You may not try to influence the vote of any other elector. If you are wearing clothing or a campaign button promoting a particular candidate you may remain in the polling place only long enough to vote. If you plan to stay and talk to neighbors while wearing these items you must move at least 100 feet from the polling place entrance. The same goes for bumper stickers promoting a candidate. If you forget the rules you can check with the chief inspector. If you engage in electioneering the chief inspector is legally authorized to have you removed from the polling place.