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The Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin

Early In-Person Voting Begins Next Week – Make Your Plan to Vote!

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Wisconsin’s November 3 election will shape the policies that affect commercial real estate for years to come: taxes, development incentives, permitting and the state’s business climate. Whatever your views, the most important step is to vote, and the easiest way to make sure that happens is to make a plan now.

What’s on the ballot

  • Governor: An open seat, with no incumbent running for the first time in eight years.
  • Other statewide offices: Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Treasurer.
  • U.S. House: All eight of Wisconsin’s congressional seats.
  • State Legislature: Every Assembly seat and 17 of the 33 Senate seats.
  • Three constitutional amendments:
    1. Barring governors from using the partial veto to raise taxes or fees.
    2. Prohibiting government from closing places of worship or banning worship gatherings during an emergency.
    3. Prohibiting government entities from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to groups in contracting, employment and education.
  • Local races and referendums, which vary by community.

To see your exact ballot, visit MyVote.wi.gov.

Know your deadlines

  • Registration: The online and mail deadline has passed, but you can still register in person at your clerk’s office through October 30, or at your polling place on Election Day.
  • Early voting: In-person absentee voting begins as early as October 20 in some communities and ends Sunday, November 1. Check with your clerk for local hours and locations.
  • Absentee by mail: Request your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, October 29. Your completed ballot must reach your clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day, so return it early, ideally by drop box or in person rather than by mail.
  • Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
  • Photo ID: Bring a photo ID, such as a Wisconsin driver’s license, state ID card, passport or military ID.

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Questions? Call the Tracy at the CARW office with questions.  We’re happy to help.