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Voting Information
Upcoming Elections
February 21, 2012 Primary for Eau Claire Area School District Only
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If you live in the Town of Washington, but are not in the Eau Claire School District you would not be voting in this election. The only item on the ballot is Eau Claire School Board
April 3, 2012 Spring Election
Information on NEW Photo ID Law beginning 2012
Look up your voter record to check your voter status and to check the polling place location, voting history, and sample ballot (for a recent or upcoming election) by going to http://vpa.wi.gov
All voters in the Town of Washington need to be registered to vote. There are three options to register:
· BY MAIL
Download the Application for Voter Registration (EB131) form and mail it to the Town of Washington office up to 4:30 PM on the 20th day before the election.
· IN PERSON
Register at the Town of Washington office up to 4:30 PM on the Friday before the election. You must bring proof that you have lived at your present location for 28 consecutive days preceding the election.
· AT THE POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY
Requirements to Vote
-You must be a U.S. citizen
-You must be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day
-You must have resided in your election district for at least 28 consecutive days
-You must not have lost your right to vote
Absentee Ballot Information
To request an absentee ballot be mailed to you, please print off and mail the Absentee Ballot Application along with a copy of your photo ID. You must be a registered voter in the Town of Washington to request an absentee ballot.
Absentee ballots are available the third Monday prior to Election Day. You can cast an absentee ballot in person up until 5 PM on the Friday before the election.
Where: Town of Washington
5750 Old Town Hall Road
When: 8:30-4:00 pm M-F
Call: (715) 834-3257 to make sure ballots are available.
Military & Overseas Voting
Military electors are not required to register to vote. They do need to request in writing an absentee ballot. Military electors do not need to provide proof of residence.
Overseas electors must register to vote. Proof of residence is not required for Overseas electors living overseas indefinitely. Registration must be postmarked no later than 20 days before an election. If you are temporary away overseas, with the intent to return, than you are not considered an overseas elector.
***The FPCA Federal Post Card Application or the EB-131 (above) can be used to request an absentee ballot. Please use the Federal Voting Assistance Program http://www.fvap.gov to guide you to the FPCA application and answer any of your questions.
Serving as a Election Inspector (Pollworker)
If you are interested in becoming a Election Inspector, please complete the Application for Pollworker Appointment and mail it to the Town of Washington.
Polling Location
All Town of Washington residents vote at the Town of Washington Municipal Building, 5750 Old Town Hall Road. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
