State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 04/02/2020 05:06 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2020

Contact: [email protected] or 608-219-7443

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Judge Conley’s Order Regarding Upcoming April 7 Election

MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers issued the following statement regarding U.S. District Judge William Conley’s decision to ease requirements for absentee voting in the upcoming April 7 election. The order extends the deadline to request an absentee ballot to tomorrow, April 3, allows ballots to be counted that are received after the election until April 13, and eases the requirement for a witness signature. “In the absence of the Legislature doing its part to ensure a fair and safe election, I appreciate that the court chose to implement some of the common-sense solutions that I’ve been advocating for. It’s great news that Wisconsinites will have more time to request and submit a ballot and that clerks will have more time to count ballots. I continue to encourage every Wisconsinite to request their absentee ballot and vote safely from home.” Previously, the governor proposed legislation that had several provisions aimed at making voting easier and more accessible during the public health emergency. A brief summary of that legislation is available here for review. Additionally, Gov. Evers called for the Legislature to act on this issue in a video, available here. The amicus brief submitted on behalf of the governor is available here.

PLEASE NOTE: Conference Calling is available for parties that wish to attend this meeting rather than in person due to the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Please contact the Village office for details and to register to join the meeting.  Phone 608-534-6434 or email [email protected] 

The Trempealeau Fire Department is under a Burn Ban until further notice. This includes the Village of Trempealeau, Township of Trempealeau, and the Township of Caledonia. (Effective March 27, 2020)

MEDIA ADVISORY

Date of Notice: April 1, 2020
For More Information Contact: Barb Barczak RN, Director/Health Officer,
Trempealeau County Health Department
[email protected]

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Voters Encouraged to Vote Absentee for April 7 Election

VILLAGE OF TREMPEALEAU, WI – Because of COVID-19, voters in the Village of Trempealeau are strongly urged to act now to vote absentee for the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary.

The April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary is occurring as scheduled.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission strongly recommends that anyone planning to vote should request to have an absentee ballot mailed to them as soon as possible.

• You must be registered to vote to request an absentee ballot. 
• The deadline to register by mail to vote has passed.
• The deadline to register online to vote has been extended by federal court order until March 30. 
• Voters who need to register may also do so in person at their municipal clerk’s office until the Friday before the election and on Election Day at the polling place.
• Voters should request an absentee ballot as soon as possible for April 7. The deadline is April 2, but do not wait!
• Request your absentee ballot online at https://myvote.wi.gov

Requests for Absentee ballots by mail deadline is April 2nd, 2020. In-person Absentee Voting is available by appointment in the Clerk’s office only Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30pm through April 3rd, 2020. Call 608-534-6434 and leave a message if no answer. Someone will call you back to schedule an appointment.

Polls will be open in the Village of Trempealeau for those who need them on Election Day, but most voters should vote absentee for this election. For that to happen, you should request an absentee ballot as soon as possible.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot

There are several ways registered voters can request absentee ballots. If they have internet access, the easiest way is to sign up at MyVote Wisconsin, https://myvote.wi.gov.

Just look for the “Vote Absentee” button near the top of the page. On a mobile phone, use the menu button in the upper right corner of the website. There is a three-step process that starts with putting in your name and date of birth, followed by requesting your ballot. If you don’t already have a photo ID on file with your clerk’s office, you can upload a copy. Mobile phone users can take a picture and upload it to MyVote. Absentee ballot requests submitted this way go directly to your clerk’s office, and you can track your ballot by returning to the website.

Voters can also request absentee ballots by mailing, emailing or faxing their municipal clerk’s office. You can find your clerk’s contact information on MyVote Wisconsin. These requests must be accompanied by a copy of your photo ID.   If you already have a photo ID on file from previous absentee requests under your current registration, you will not need to provide it again.

Voters who are indefinitely confined, meaning they may have difficulty getting to the polls for reason of age, illness, infirmity, or disability are not required to provide a photo ID.  Voters in care facilities can have a representative of the facility confirm the resident’s identity instead of providing a photo ID.  More information on photo ID and exemptions can be found at bringit.wi.gov.

The deadline for registered voters to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you is the Thursday before the election, April 2. However, voters are urged not to wait, due to possible delays in mail delivery.

Your absentee ballot must be received in your clerk’s office or at your polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED, you must do this before requesting an absentee ballot.

How to Register to Vote 

According to state law, mailed voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than the third Wednesday before the election. Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. the same day.

Online voter registration is available at https://myvote.wi.gov. There are two ways you can register using the website:

• People with a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card whose address is current with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation can complete their online registration immediately. People who need to update their address with DOT can accomplish that online and complete their online registration.
• People without a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card can fill out the voter registration form online, then print it, sign it and mail it to their municipal clerk’s office along with a proof-of residence document. The website has detailed instructions. If you do not have a printer where you are, you can save the completed form as a PDF and make arrangements to have a family member or a friend with a printer, or a copy center, to print it for you.

Voter registration forms that can be printed and filled out by hand are also available here in English: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-fillable

Voter registration forms that can be printed and filled out by hand are also available here in Spanish: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-spanish

Blank voter registration forms are also available at the clerk’s office, 24455 Third St., Trempealeau WI 54661 during these hours: Monday through Friday – 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Remember, the deadline to register online or by mail is Wednesday, March 18.

Voters who miss the deadline may also register in the municipal clerk’s office until the Friday before the election, April 3 or at the polls on election day.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  KATHY PETERSON (608) 534-6434 ext. 103   [email protected]

Applications may also be submitted via email to:  [email protected]

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