Village of Adell Election Information
ELECTION INFORMATION
General Voting Information
The Village of Adell has approximately 285 registered voters. Our Village has one ward. All voters in the Village of Adell vote at the Village Hall, 508 Seifert Street, Adell.
Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm for all elections.
Voter Registration
All voters in Wisconsin must register prior to being able to vote. Currently Wisconsin does allow "same day voter registration"; i.e. registering at the polls on election day, however, registering in advance is recommended.
Registration Requirements
If you are not currently registered to vote, there have been a few changes in the law related to how to register:
1. You must be a resident of the municipality for 10 consecutive days
2. You must provide proof of residence at all times.
3. You may no longer use a corroborating witness to verify your residency.
4. You must provide the most recent address at which you were previously registered to vote.
In Person Registration
You may register to vote anytime up to the Friday before an election at the Village Clerk-Treasurer's Office (no registration may take place on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday prior to an election). You will need the following in order to register:
1. Voter Registration Form (which the Village can provide).
2. A Wisconsin Driver's License or ID, OR if you do not have either one, the last four digits of your social security number. If you have a driver's license or ID, but just don't have it along, you may not use your social security number. We are required by state law to collect your driver's license number.
3. Proof of residence.
Mail In Registration
You may also mail in your registration. In order to register, you must include a copy of your proof of residence with your application. The State of Wisconsin has a website to assist voters in registering. Please go to the MyVote website to complete your registration form. You must still print the registration form, sign it, and mail it to the Village along with your proof of residency document to complete your registration. Please send your completed Voter Registration Form and proof of residence to:
Village of Adell Clerk/Treasurer
508 Seifert Street
Adell, WI 53001
If you have any questions please contact the Clerk/Treasurer's office at 920-994-8620.
Absentee Voting Information
If you are unable to come to the polls on Election Day, you may request an absentee ballot. There are two ways to vote absentee, either in person at the Clerk's Office or you can request a ballot be mailed to you.
In-person absentee voting is available for the two weeks prior to the election during regular office hours. On the Friday before the election the office is closed so please plan accordingly.
If you need an absentee ballot mailed to you, please complete the Absentee Ballot Request Form, print, sign and return to the Clerk's Office. Per State law, mailed requests must be received at the Clerk's Office by the Thursday before the election to be processed. A signed, written request is required. We cannot mail out a ballot on a verbal request. Your request should be mailed to:
Village of Adell
508 Seifert Street
Adell, WI 53001
All absentee ballots should be returned as soon as possible to ensure they can be counted, and must be postmarked by Election Day.
If you have any questions about absentee voting, please contact the Clerk's Office at 920-994-8620.
Election Worker Responsibilities
Elections workers are responsible for all aspects of the administration of an election. They process same-day voter registrations, verify voter documents, assist voters as needed, process all absentee ballots, and complete all paperwork necessary following the close of the polls. They ensure the integrity of elections, and must have on-going training to keep up on all the changes to election law.
Election workers are appointed by the Village Board for two-year terms in odd numbered years. The Village Clerk-Treasurer may appoint additional election workers, if needed during a term. The Village of Adell uses split shifts, so that in most cases, an election worker will not wore more than 7-8 hours at a time. If you are interested in serving as an election worker, please contact the Village Clerk-Treasurer at 920-994-8620.