Election FAQs

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Lyn Neuenfeldt, Clerk — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:30:13 GMT

Current revision posted to Election FAQs by Lyn Neuenfeldt, Clerk on 7/5/2011 2:30:13 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, July 12-Recall Primary
2011, April 5 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
- located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
some reasons for the move...
- Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
you will have access to...
- your voter information
- your voting history
- your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
- your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
  - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
- your voting district and current office holders
  - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
you must register before you can vote
follow the instructions on the form
your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:
- From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
- Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
- BY MAIL:
  - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
- IN PERSON:
  - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
Late Registration:
- Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
- Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
- Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
- Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
Election Day Registration:
- Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
- Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
A bank statement
A paycheck
A government check documents
Must include:
- A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
- A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
- you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
- you are a U.S. citizen
- you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
  - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
you are disqualified if...
- you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
  - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
- you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
- a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
- If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
Here is the procedure:
1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
2. voter prints out both PDFs
3. voter votes the ballot
4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
  - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
  - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:34:43 GMT

Revision 39 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 4/8/2011 10:34:43 AM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
- located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
some reasons for the move...
- Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
you will have access to...
- your voter information
- your voting history
- your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
- your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
  - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
- your voting district and current office holders
  - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
you must register before you can vote
follow the instructions on the form
your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:
- From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
- Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
- BY MAIL:
  - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
- IN PERSON:
  - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
Late Registration:
- Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
- Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
- Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
- Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
Election Day Registration:
- Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
- Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
A bank statement
A paycheck
A government check documents
Must include:
- A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
- A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
- you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
- you are a U.S. citizen
- you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
  - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
you are disqualified if...
- you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
  - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
- you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
- a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
- If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
Here is the procedure:
1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
2. voter prints out both PDFs
3. voter votes the ballot
4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
  - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
  - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:55:47 GMT

Revision 38 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 4/6/2011 1:55:47 AM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! fordetails about Town of Hortonia offices / running for office
for sample ballots !! CLICK HERE !! (HASD) and !! CLICK HERE !! (SDNL) results
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary ; - !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
- located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
some reasons for the move...
- Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
you will have access to...
- your voter information
- your voting history
- your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
- your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
  - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
- your voting district and current office holders
  - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
you must register before you can vote
follow the instructions on the form
your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:
- From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
- Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
- BY MAIL:
  - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
- IN PERSON:
  - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
Late Registration:
- Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
- Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
- Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
- Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
Election Day Registration:
- Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
- Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
A bank statement
A paycheck
A government check documents
Must include:
- A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
- A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
- you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
- you are a U.S. citizen
- you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
  - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
you are disqualified if...
- you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
  - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
- you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
- a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
- If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
Here is the procedure:
1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
2. voter prints out both PDFs
3. voter votes the ballot
4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
  - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
  - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:27:14 GMT

Revision 37 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 3/10/2011 12:27:14 AM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections
- !! CLICK HERE !! for details about Town of Hortonia offices / running for office
- for sample ballots !! CLICK HERE !! (HASD) and !! CLICK HERE !! (SDNL)
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary; !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballotresults
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
- located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
some reasons for the move...
- Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
you will have access to...
- your voter information
- your voting history
- your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
- your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
  - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
- your voting district and current office holders
  - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
you must register before you can vote
follow the instructions on the form
your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:
- From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
- Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
- BY MAIL:
  - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
- IN PERSON:
  - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
Late Registration:
- Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
- Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
- Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
- Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
Election Day Registration:
- Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
- Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
A bank statement
A paycheck
A government check documents
Must include:
- A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
- A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
- you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
- you are a U.S. citizen
- you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
  - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
you are disqualified if...
- you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
  - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
- you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
- a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
- If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
Here is the procedure:
1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
2. voter prints out both PDFs
3. voter votes the ballot
4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
  - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
  - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:55:10 GMT

Revision 36 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 1/18/2011 2:55:10 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections
- !! CLICK HERE !! for details about Town of Hortonia offices / running for office
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
- !! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot
- 2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
- 2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
- Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
  - if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote
Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia
- Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
  - located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
  - !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
- some reasons for the move...
  - Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
- note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated
Check your registration and see your ballot
- !! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
- you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
- you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
- you will have access to...
  - your voter information
  - your voting history
  - your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
  - your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
    - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
  - your voting district and current office holders
    - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district
Register to Vote
- !! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
- you must register before you can vote
- follow the instructions on the form
- your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
- return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
- bring the form with you (on election day)
3 Registration Periods (pick one)
- Normal Registration:
  - From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
  - Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
  - BY MAIL:
    - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
  - IN PERSON:
    - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
- Late Registration:
  - Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
  - Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
  - Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
  - Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
- Election Day Registration:
  - Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
  - Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence
Proof of Residence
- An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
- A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
- Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
- An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
- A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
- A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
- A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
- A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
- A bank statement
- A paycheck
- A government check documents
- Must include:
  - A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
  - A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)
note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting
- you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
  - you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
  - you are a U.S. citizen
  - you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
    - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
- you are disqualified if...
  - you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
    - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
  - you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
  - a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin
Absentee Voting
- Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
- The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
- If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
- If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
  - If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
- Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
- Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.
I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail
- It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
- Here is the procedure:
  1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
  2. voter prints out both PDFs
  3. voter votes the ballot
  4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
  5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
    - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
  6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
  7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
    - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
- The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.
Am I in Hortonia?
- If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
- Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
- And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
- And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.
I need more information!
- !! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
- !! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
- !! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
- !! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections
I want to complain *%$#!!
- The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.
note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:54:15 GMT

Revision 35 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 1/18/2011 2:54:15 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009; Updated 1/18/2011
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections
- !! CLICK HERE !! for details about Town of Hortonia offices / running for office
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
- !! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, residents vote at the Fire Hall
- located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information
some reasons for the move...
- Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities
note: Town Hall continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot
you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site
you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth
you will have access to...
- your voter information
- your voting history
- your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)
- your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)
  - so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls
- your voting district and current office holders
  - contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form
you must register before you can vote
follow the instructions on the form
your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID
return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or
bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:
- From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election
- Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy
- BY MAIL:
  - State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.
- IN PERSON:
  - The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.
Late Registration:
- Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election
- Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office
- Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence
- Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)
Election Day Registration:
- Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)
- Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)
A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card
Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card
A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election
A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)
A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.
A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election
A bank statement
A paycheck
A government check documents
Must include:
- A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
- A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...
- you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)
- you are a U.S. citizen
- you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election
  - not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding
you are disqualified if...
- you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery
  - and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision
- you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election
- a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.
The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.
If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.
- If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)
Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.
Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.
Here is the procedure:
1. clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)
2. voter prints out both PDFs
3. voter votes the ballot
4. voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed
5. voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered
  - either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day
6. election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine
7. election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine
  - * two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent
The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.
Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.
And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.
And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page
!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page
!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more
!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you may be ready to become one of the exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:22:03 GMT

Revision 34 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 12/30/2010 6:22:03 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2011, April 5 - Spring Elections
- !! CLICK HERE !! for details about Town of Hortonia offices / running for office
2011, February 15 - Spring Primary
2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results
- !! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum
- !! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot
2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results
2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law
- if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will residents vote at thenew Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue continues to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings, unless otherwise indicated

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then youknow more than may be ready to become one of the Clerk exciting, the elite, the Election Inspectors of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:08:35 GMT
Revision 33 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 11/23/2010 11:08:35 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010

2011, April 6 5 - Spring Elections -

!! CLICK HERE !! for details about Town of Hortonia 's results

2010offices / running for office

2011, September 14 February 15 - Fall Partisan Spring Primary- !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); !! CLICK HERE !! for results

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:52:50 GMT
Revision 32 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 11/3/2010 11:52:50 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race);Town referendum on clerk position !! CLICK HERE !! for results

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:57:52 GMT
Revision 31 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/7/2010 1:57:52 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a)ballot a) ballot and (b) GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:57:50 GMT
Revision 30 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/7/2010 12:57:50 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a)ballot and (b)GAB-122 b)GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:55:31 GMT
Revision 29 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/7/2010 12:55:31 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the municipal town clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the municipal town clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a)ballot and (b)GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:53:39 GMT
Revision 28 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/7/2010 12:53:39 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the municipal clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the municipal clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

I prefer to receive my Absentee Ballot by e-mail

It would be nice/convenient if a voter could simply vote their ballot and e-mail it back, but such is not the case. The voter must return a HARD COPY of the ballot AND the completed certificate to the town clerk in time so that the clerk can deliver the ballot to the polling place before the close of the polls, 8:00 p.m.

Here is the procedure:

clerk e-mails voter PDFs of the (a)ballot and (b)GAB-122 form (certificate)

voter prints out both PDFs

voter votes the ballot

voter fills out the GAB-122, signs it, and, has it witnessed

voter mails the material to PO Box 301 (zip 54944-0301), or, voter has the material delivered

either way, the material must arrive prior to 8:00 p.m. Election Day

election workers* open the envelope with the material, check to make sure everything has been filled out, recreate the ballot using a ballot that can be scanned by the voting machine

election workers* run the recreated ballot through the voting machine

* two election workers are involved in the process to provide checks/balances to insure that the ballot is recreated accurately reflecting the voter's intent

The intent of the e-mail absentee balloting is for last-minute situations. The voter can receive the material via e-mail, then send the hard-copies via courier or express delivery to the Fire Hall on Election Day. It is the voter's responsibility to make sure the materials are filled out correctly and arrive on time.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:33:32 GMT
Revision 27 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/1/2010 2:33:32 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the municipal clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the municipal clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (EB-121)GAB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required EB/GAB-122 GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:11:44 GMT
Revision 26 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/1/2010 2:11:44 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the municipal clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the municipal clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (EB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required EB/GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) by before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 2^{nd. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.}

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:06:43 GMT
Revision 25 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 10/1/2010 2:06:43 PM

Elections - Town of Hortonia

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Information

Election Information for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - October 23, 2009
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Election Schedule

2010, February 16 - no Spring Primary

2010, April 6 - Spring Elections - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, September 14 - Fall Partisan Primary - !! CLICK HERE !! for Hortonia's results

2010, November 2 - General Election (Governor's race); Town referendum on clerk position

!! CLICK HERE !! for ordinance O2010.08.1 related to the referendum

!! CLICK HERE !! for a sample ballot

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. / Polls close at 8:00 p.m. - state law

if you're already in line at 8:00 p.m. you will get to vote

Polling Place - where you vote in the Town of Hortonia

Beginning 2010, the Town will vote at the new Fire Hall

located at 700 W. Nye St. (County Rd TT) in Hortonville

!! CLICK HERE !! for a map to the Fire Hall and more information

some reasons for the move...

Fire Hall has more parking, more room, bathrooms, ADA compliant, better environmental control, easier to setup, better access to communication with state, county and other election-day entities

note: the Town Hall will continue to host Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Appeals and all other meetings

Check your registration and see your ballot

!! CLICK HERE !! to see if you are registered to vote AND see your sample ballot

you will be accessing the State of Wisconsin (secure 'https') Voter Public Access site

you will be asked to enter your last name, first name and date of birth

you will have access to...

your voter information

your voting history

your polling place location (ie. Fire Hall)

your sample ballot (about 20 days prior to elections)

so you know who/what you're voting for before you arrive at the polls

your voting district and current office holders

contact information for your representatives - state, local and district

Register to Vote

!! CLICK HERE !! for the State of WI EB-131 Voter Registration form

you must register before you can vote

follow the instructions on the form

your name must appear EXACTLY as it does on your WI ID

return the form to the Town or County clerk (prior to election day), or

bring the form with you (on election day)

3 Registration Periods (pick one)

Normal Registration:

From the day after election until 5pm on the 20th day before the next election

Register by mail or in person at the Town Clerk's office, the County Clerk's office, or with any State appointed Special Registration Deputy

BY MAIL:

State and federal law now requires that any first-time voter submitting a registration application by mail provide a copy of an acceptable identifying document that provides proof of residence. (A “first-time voter” is an individual who has not voted in an election in Wisconsin.) Acceptable forms of proof of residence are outlined below. The copy of the form of proof of residence must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of proof of residence is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot in the municipal clerk’s office.

IN PERSON:

The County Clerk has regular business hours. The Town Clerk does not - please call the clerk's office 779-9780 to schedule an appointment. Please offer proof of residence.

Late Registration:

Between Normal Registration and 5pm on the day before election

Register IN PERSON at the Town Clerk's office or at the County Clerk's office

Clerk is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Clerk will issue you a Certificate of Registration (EB-133)

Election Day Registration:

Register IN PERSON at the polling place by an election worker (not the clerk)

Election worker is required by law to ask for proof of residence

Proof of Residence

An operator's license issued under Wis Stats. Ch. 343 (ie. DMV ID)

A State-Issued Wisconsin ID Card

Any other official ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit

An ID card or license issued by a business that also has the voter's picture - cannot be a business card

A property tax bill for the current year or the year preceding the election

A residential lease (not valid as proof of residence for a mail-in registration)

A university, college or technical school ID card with the voter's picture. This proof need not contain the voter's full name or address if the issuing school provides the clerk a current and certified list of students and if the clerk can locate the voter on that list.

A utility bill for a period starting not more than 90 days before the election

A bank statement

A paycheck

A government check documents

Must include:

A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and

A current and complete residential address, including a numbered street address, if any, and the name of the municipality (ie. Hortonville, New London or Dale - the Town of Hortonia is serviced by these Post Offices)

note: the poll worker or clerk is required by law to copy down the account number of the utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc (we're not trying to steal your identity - getting the number is part of our job as required by law)

Qualifications for Voting

you qualify to vote in the Town of Hortonia if...

you are 18 years old, or older (on or before election day)

you are a U.S. citizen

you have resided in the Town of Hortonia for 10 days preceding the election

not necessarily consecutive days and not necessarily immediately preceding

you are disqualified if...

you have been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery

and have not had your right to vote restored through pardon or you are still under supervision

you made a bet or wagered on the outcome of the election

a court order exists indicating that you have been adjudicated incompetent in Wisconsin

Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot.

The request is made to the municipal clerk in writing by using the Application for Absentee Ballot (EB-121). The voter making the request must sign the application. If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.

If the request is made by mail, it must arrive in PO Box 301 by the Thursday preceding an election. This is the last day that we can mail you an absentee ballot.

If the request is made in person at the clerk’s office (Town Hall) it can be made until 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election.

If requesting in person, you must vote there-and-then per statute §6.87(3)(a)

Special provisions are made for hospitalized electors and sequestered jurors.

Regardless of whether you mail it or have it delivered in person, we [clerk or election officials] must receive your absentee ballot in the required EB/GAB-122 envelope (signed, witnessed AND sealed) by Election Day, November 2^nd. If the envelope is not sealed, or not witnessed, or not signed, or arrives late, your vote can not be counted.

Am I in Hortonia?

If your home has a Town of Hortonia fire number (see map), you are in Hortonia township.

Or, if your home is on our Zoning maps, you are in Hortonia township.

And, if you're not sure which school district you're in, check out our School District map.

And, if you're not sure which Ward you're in, check out our County Ward map.

I need more information!

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 and !! CLICK HERE !! for Chapter #6 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

I want to complain *%$#!!

The rules / laws / statutes regarding elections were not created by us [Town Officials, Clerk or Election Inspectors] - they were created by your state legislators, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Board. So if you want change(s), please advise your legislator (assembly district 40, senate district 14), because no matter how passionately or loudly you complain to us, there's nothing we can do about it.

note: If you've read this, studied it, memorized the maps, understand and remember it all, then you know more than the Clerk of Hortonia.

Elections - Ordinances & Resolutions

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:31:46 GMT
Current revision posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 9/10/2010 10:31:46 PM

Elections - Ordinances & Resolutions

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Ordinance, Resolution

Election Ordinances & Resolution for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - September 10, 2010
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Ordinances related to Elections

O2010.09.1 - Establishes Split Shifts for Election Officials

Resolutions related to Elections

R2010.3.1 - Changing the number of Election Officials

R2009.12.1 - Changing Primary Polling Place from Town Hall to Fire Hall

2001 - Combining Wards / Setting Boundaries

Maps related to Elections

2009 Ward Boundary Map (County Supervisor Districts)

2009 Map of School Districts in Hortonia Township

More information

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Town of Hortonia main election media page

!! CLICK HERE !! for the Outagamie County election page

!! CLICK HERE !! for State WI forms, FAQs, and more

!! CLICK HERE !! to go to Chapter #5 of the WI State Statutes governing elections

Elections - Ordinances & Resolutions

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:27:43 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 9/10/2010 10:27:43 PM

Elections - Ordinances & Resolutions

Filed under: Wiki, Voter, Election, Poll, Ordinance, Resolution

Election Ordinances & Resolution for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - September 10, 2010
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Ordinances related to Elections

O2010.09.1 - Establishes Split Shifts for Election Officials

Resolutions related to Elections

R2010.3.1 - Changing the number of Election Officials

R2009.12.1 - Changing Primary Polling Place from Town Hall to Fire Hall

2001 - Combining Wards / Setting Boundaries

Maps related to Elections

Establishes Split Shifts for Election Officials

2009 Ward Boundary Map (County Supervisor Districts)

2009 Map of School Districts in Hortonia Township

Elections - Ordinances & Resolutions

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:57:50 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 9/10/2010 9:57:50 PM

Election Ordinances & Resolution for the Town of Hortonia
Prepared by the Town Clerk - September 10, 2010
The following information targets Electors in the Town of Hortonia.

Ordinances related to Elections

O2010.09.1 - Establishes Split Shifts for Election Officials

Resolutions related to Elections

R2010.3.1 - Changing the number of Election Officials

R2009.12.1 - Changing Primary Polling Place from Town Hall to Fire Hall

2001 - Combining Wards / Setting Boundaries

Maps related to Elections

Establishes Split Shifts for Election Officials

Voter FAQs - Retroactive HAVA Checks

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:06:06 GMT
Current revision posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 8/30/2009 2:06:06 PM

Voter FAQs - Retroactive HAVA Checks

Filed under: FAQ, Wiki, Voter, GAB, HAVA, SVRS, Retroactive HAVA Checks

Retroactive HAVA Checks - FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Prepared by the WI GAB (Government Accountability Board) staff - July 30, 2009
Edited by the Town Clerk to personalize the information for the Hortonia voter - August 30, 2009

The following questions and answers target the Voter audience for the Town of Hortonia.

What do the following terms mean?

SVRS – The Statewide Voter Registration System. This is the computer system used to track and maintain voter registration information for the State of Wisconsin.

HAVA – The Help America Vote Act of 2002. This federal law made sweeping changes to elections administration, and was passed in response to the difficulties reported in the 2000 Presidential Election.

G.A.B. – The Government Accountability Board. This is a non-partisan Board charged with administering Wisconsin’s campaign finance, ethics, and election laws. G.A.B. staff carries out the Board’s mission and administrative duties.

DOT – The Department of Transportation. This is a State agency that is responsible for many areas related to transportation, including issuance of driver licenses to Wisconsin’s drivers. DOT also issues State ID cards, which serve as an official government identification card for Wisconsin residents who do not drive.

SSA – Social Security Administration. This is a Federal agency that administers the Social Security program in the United States. SSA is responsible for issuance of Social Security Numbers, which serve as nationally recognized identification numbers.

What is a HAVA Check?
HAVA Checks are required by the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), and cross-check voter registration information with driver license or social security records. These checks help detect errors and improve the accuracy of the data in the voter registration system.

What information is checked in the HAVA Check?
The HAVA Check compares the voter’s name, date of birth, and “identifying number”. Your identifying number is your driver license number, State ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you have a driver license or State ID number, your information is cross-checked with information at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. If you do not have a driver license or State ID card, then your information is cross-checked with information at the Social Security Administration.

What if I don’t have a driver license?
If you do not have a driver license, you can provide your State ID card number. If you do not have a State ID card, you can use the last four digits of your social security number.

What will the G.A.B. do with my information?
The information is only used to validate voter registration information. By statute, dates of birth, driver license numbers, State ID numbers, and social security numbers are confidential and can only be viewed by election officials. This information cannot be released or shared with outside vendors, or the general public.

Why are these checks being run now?
HAVA Checks were required beginning in 2006, but the checks did not become available through Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) until August of 2008. This summer G.A.B. staff performed “Retroactive HAVA Checks” to catch up with those voters who did not get the required check when they registered.

What happens if my information doesn’t match?
If your information does not match, you will still be able to vote as you always have. However, some of your information may not be correct in the system. Correcting this information reduces the risk of your record being incorrectly matched with another voter with a similar name or identifying information.

What if my clerk says that the State informed him/her that my “Name does not match”?
There are many reasons why a voter’s name in SVRS may not match the name at DOT. The information is entered into two entirely separate databases, from separate forms, that the voter fills out at different times. The separate agencies have different rules and data entry standards. With that in mind, there are several common reasons why the name does not match:

Nicknames – some voters may have used a nickname on their EB-131 rather than their full name. DOT tends to use full first names. For example, ROBERT versus BOB.

Middle initials or middle names – a voter may have a middle initial or middle name on their driver license, but not in SVRS.

Double first names – a voter may have a first name of MARY SUE at DOT but have a first name of MARY and a middle name of SUE in SVRS.

Voters who use their middle names – some voters may go by their middle name commonly, but have their legal first and middle name on their driver license. For example, the driver license may show RICHARD THOMAS SMITH, but SVRS may show R THOMAS SMITH or simply THOMAS SMITH.

Names with hyphens or spaces – the voter may appear one way on their driver license and a different way in SVRS. For example, JOHNSON SMITH versus JOHNSON-SMITH

Names beginning with MC or VAN – the voter may have a space after the prefix, or not. For example, MCKINLEY versus MC KINLEY, or VAN HOLLEN versus VANHOLLEN.

Names with apostrophes – many voters with apostrophes in their names were entered into DOT’s database with a space instead of an apostrophe. For example, O LEARY versus O’LEARY.

What should my clerk do to “fix” my name if it does not match?
G.A.B. recommends updating the voter’s name in SVRS to appear as it does on his or her driver license, in accordance with the instructions on the EB-131. Many clerks have expressed that they do not want to change voters’ last names because they may appear in different places on the poll book from their family members, which creates confusion on election day. Some clerks may choose to change the last name back after the HAVA Check to ensure consistency on the poll book. This is not prohibited, as long as the name is correct. Please note though that if the voter indicates that their legal name appears a certain way, then that is the way it should appear in SVRS.

What if I have a State ID card instead of a Driver License?
The State ID number is used exactly like the driver license number. It is entered into SVRS in the same field as the driver license number.

What if my Driver License or State ID card has incorrect information?
If information such as the name or date of birth is wrong on the driver license, you must contact DOT to get the information corrected.

My letter told me to contact my clerk, but I've heard the Town of Hortonia relies on Outagamie County to update voter information. Do I call the Hortonia Clerk? the Outgamie County Clerk? G.A.B.?
You heard correct - the Town of Hortonia Clerk does not enter voter information into the SVRS system. If you have been instructed to call the clerk, you should call the Outagamie County Clerk's office at 920-832-5079. Or, you can call G.A.B. directly at 608-261-2028.

What will G.A.B. do when if I call?
G.A.B. staff will ask you to verify the information as it appears on you driver license, update the voter record in SVRS as necessary, and rerun the HAVA Check. G.A.B. staff will log all updates made to voter records, and will send those updates to the Outagamie County Clerk. The Town of Hortonia clerk is not in the loop in this process because the Town Clerk needs high-speed/broadband internet to access SVRS. Because, in the past the Town Clerk did not have this, the process was taken out of the hands of the Town Clerk and moved to the County level.

If the Town of Hortonia Clerk is out of the loop, should I always call the County Clerk?
NO!!! The Town Clerk is required by state statutes to maintain voter registration documents, provide absentee ballots, set up the voting machines, provide poll workers with poll lists, etc, etc, etc. The Town Clerk is in the loop when it comes to elections, but, the Town Clerk is out of the loop with it comes to SVRS. So if you call the Town Clerk 920-779-9780, he/she he should be able to answer most of your election related questions.

What if I do not respond to the Ping Letter?
There are no consequences if you do not respond to the Ping letter. Your status will remain active and you will still be able to vote at the polls or absentee as you normally do. Your record will continue to appear as a non-match in the SVRS system.

If I don't like my Town Clerk or my County Clerk can I get help somewhere else?
Yes, please contact the G.A.B. Help Desk at 608-261-2028 or gabhelpdesk@wi.gov and they can help.

Neither the Town of Hortonia nor Outagamie County nor the WI G.A.B. is responsible for any inaccuracies or unauthorized use of the information contained within. No warranties are implied.

Voter FAQs - Retroactive HAVA Checks

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:00:52 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 8/30/2009 2:00:52 PM

Voter FAQs - Retroactive HAVA Checks

Filed under: FAQ, Wiki, Voter, GAB, HAVA, SVRS, Retroactive HAVA Checks

Retroactive HAVA Checks - FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Prepared by the WI GAB (Government Accountability BoardStaff) staff - July 30, 2009

Voter Questions
Edited by the Town Clerk to personalize the information for the Hortonia voter - August 30, 2009

The following questions and answers are targeted to target the Voter audience for the Town of Hortonia.

What do the following terms mean?

SVRS – The Statewide Voter Registration System. This is the computer system used to track and maintain voter registration information for the State of Wisconsin.

HAVA – The Help America Vote Act of 2002. This federal law made sweeping changes to elections administration, and was passed in response to the difficulties reported in the 2000 Presidential Election.

G.A.B. – The Government Accountability Board. This is a non-partisan Board charged with administering Wisconsin’s campaign finance, ethics, and election laws. G.A.B. staff carries out the Board’s mission and administrative duties.

DOT – The Department of Transportation. This is a State agency that is responsible for many areas related to transportation, including issuance of driver licenses to Wisconsin’s drivers. DOT also issues State ID cards, which serve as an official government identification card for Wisconsin residents who do not drive.

SSA – Social Security Administration. This is a Federal agency that administers the Social Security program in the United States. SSA is responsible for issuance of Social Security Numbers, which serve as nationally recognized identification numbers.

What is a HAVA Check?
HAVA Checks are required by the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), and cross-check voter registration information with driver license or social security records. These checks help detect errors and improve the accuracy of the data in the voter registration system.

What information is checked in the HAVA Check?
The HAVA Check compares the voter’s name, date of birth, and “identifying number”. Your identifying number is your driver license number, State ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you have a driver license or State ID number, your information is cross-checked with information at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. If you do not have a driver license or State ID card, then your information is cross-checked with information at the Social Security Administration.

What if I don’t have a driver license?
If you do not have a driver license, you can provide your State ID card number. If you do not have a State ID card, you can use the last four digits of your social security number.

What will the G.A.B. do with my information?
The information is only used to validate voter registration information. By statute, dates of birth, driver license numbers, State ID numbers, and social security numbers are confidential and can only be viewed by election officials. This information cannot be released or shared with outside vendors, or the general public.

Why are these checks being run now?
HAVA Checks were required beginning in 2006, but the checks did not become available through Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) until August of 2008. This summer G.A.B. staff performed "Retroactive “Retroactive HAVA Checks" ” to catch up with those voters who did not get the required check when they registered.

What happens if my information doesn’t match?
If your information does not match, you will still be able to vote as you always have. However, some of your information may not be correct in the system. Correcting this information reduces the risk of your record being incorrectly matched with another voter with a similar name or identifying information.

Clerk Questions

The following questions and answers are targeted to the Clerk audience.

What is a Retroactive HAVA Check?

"Retroactive HAVA Checks" are HAVA Checks for voters who registered on or after January 1, 2006, when the HAVA Checks became required by federal law, but before August of 2008 when the checks became available in the SVRS. G.A.B. staff performed the Retroactive HAVA Checks according to a protocol that was approved by the Government Accountability Board at its public meeting in January of 2009. G.A.B. staff are sending letters to all voters whose retroactive check resulted in a non-match. The letter instructs the voter to contact the G.A.B. to have their information verified.

What is a HAVA Check non-match?

A non-match means that the information in SVRS does not match the information at DOT or SSA. The HAVA Check compares the name, date of birth, and identifying number (driver license number, State ID number, or social security number). If one or more of these fields does not match, then the check results in a non-match. A non-match can be seen in SVRS by looking at the ID Check Response field. Partial Match, No Match Found, or Problem Completing HAVA Check all indicate a non-match. DOT also provides additional details regarding why a HAVA Check resulted in a non-match. These details appear on the WI HAVA Check report and include descriptions such as Name does not match, No record of DL #, Date of Birth does not match, or Name and Date of Birth do not match.

Does a non-match impact my poll list or absentee listing?

A HAVA Check non-match does not impact the poll list or absentee list in any way. A voter who has a non-match can still vote at the polls or absentee as they always have. No indication or notation is made on the poll list or the absentee listing related to the result of HAVA Checks.

What do I do with the Retroactive HAVA Check non-matches?

Clerks do not necessarily need to do anything with their non-matches. G.A.B. is sending letters to all voters whose check resulted in a non-match, asking the voter to contact the G.A.B. to verify their information. However, not all voters will respond to the letters, so clerks are encouraged to review their non-matches to see if there are any errors my clerk says that can be easily fixed. A simple way to investigate non-matches is to compare the information on the non-match report to the information on the voter’s most recent EB-131, to identify any clerical or typographical errors. For clerks who would like to investigate further, we recommend contacting the voter, and asking them to look at their actual driver license or State ID card so you can validate the information as it appears on the license.
What does "Name informed him/her that my “Name does not match" really mean?”?
There are many reasons why a voter’s name in SVRS may not match the name at DOT. The information is entered into two entirely separate databases, from separate forms, that the voter fills out at different times. The separate agencies have different rules and data entry standards. With that in mind, there are several common reasons why the name does not match:

Nicknames – some voters may have used a nickname on their EB-131 rather than their full name. DOT tends to use full first names. For example, ROBERT versus BOB.

Middle initials or middle names – a voter may have a middle initial or middle name on their driver license, but not in SVRS.

Double first names – a voter may have a first name of MARY SUE at DOT but have a first name of MARY and a middle name of SUE in SVRS.

Voters who use their middle names – some voters may go by their middle name commonly, but have their legal first and middle name on their driver license. For example, the driver license may show RICHARD THOMAS SMITH, but SVRS may show R THOMAS SMITH or simply THOMAS SMITH.

Names with hyphens or spaces – the voter may appear one way on their driver license and a different way in SVRS. For example, JOHNSON SMITH versus JOHNSON-SMITH

Names beginning with MC or VAN – the voter may have a space after the prefix, or not. For example, MCKINLEY versus MC KINLEY, or VAN HOLLEN versus VANHOLLEN.

Names with apostrophes – many voters with apostrophes in their names were entered into DOT’s database with a space instead of an apostrophe. For example, O LEARY versus O’LEARY.

What shouldI my clerk do to "fix" the “fix” my name if it does not match?
G.A.B. recommends updating the voter’s name in SVRS to appear as it does on his or her driver license, in accordance with the instructions on the EB-131. Many clerks have expressed that they do not want to change voters’ last names because they may appear in different places on the poll book from their family members, which creates confusion on election day. Some clerks may choose to change the last name back after the HAVA Check to ensure consistency on the poll book. This is not prohibited, as long as the name is correct. Please note though that if the voter indicates that their legal name appears a certain way, then that is the way it should appear in SVRS. Do not knowingly enter incorrect information into SVRS. Some clerks have also tried multiple variations of
problematic names in an effort to achieve a match. This is not recommended. Simply updating the name in SVRSto match the driver license is sufficient.If the check still results in a non-match, no further action is needed.

What ifthe voter has I have a State ID card instead of a Driver License?
The State ID number is used exactly like the driver license number.If the voter does not have a driver license but they do have a State ID number, run the HAVA Check using the State ID number. It is entered into SVRS in the same field as the driver license number.The last four digits of the social security number should only be used if the voter does not have a driver license or State ID card.

What if the my Driver License or State ID card has incorrect information?
If information such as the name or date of birth is wrong on the driver license, instruct the voter to you must contact DOT to get their the information corrected.Do not knowingly enter incorrect information into SVRS.

What if the voter had the HAVA Check run on their SSN

My letter told me to contact my clerk, but they have a driver license or State ID card?

If the voter has a driver license or State ID card, the HAVA Check should be run using that. Some voters registered using I've heard the last four digits Town of the SSN because they didn’t have their driver license number with them, or because it was shorter, or for other reasons. Per the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the instructions Hortonia relies on the EB-131, voters must provide their driver license number if they have one. If they do not have one, they can use their State ID number. They should only use the last four digits of the SSN if they do not have a driver license or State ID card. The matching process also appears to be more accurate when using driver license or State ID cards versus SSN’s.

When are DMV Ping Letters being sent?

Approximately 85,000 DMV Ping Letters will be going out around July 31, 2009. Around 600 municipalities asked to have their Ping Letters sent in September instead, to allow time to investigate and correct non-matches. Letters for those municipalities will be sent in September, and will only be sent Outagamie County to voters who still show a non-match at the time the letters are generated. We estimate around 20,000 letters will be sent in the September batchupdate voter information.

How are Do I call the Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Notification letters different from Hortonia Clerk? the standard DMV Ping Notification lettersOutgamie County Clerk?
The Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Letters are based on G.A.B.?
You heard correct - the standard DMV Ping Letter, with some added Town of Hortonia Clerk does not enter voter information regarding into the retroactive HAVA ChecksSVRS system. The key difference is that the Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Letter asks the voter If you have been instructed to contact the G.A.B. rather than call the local clerk.

What do I do if the voter contacts me instead of the G.A.B.?

Local clerks can take those calls from their voters if they would like to, and follow you should call the standard process used for responses to standard DMV Ping LettersOutagamie County Clerk's office at 920-832-5079. Clerks Or, you can also direct the voter to contact the call G.A.B. directly at 608-261-2028.

What will G.A.B. do when the voters if I call?
G.A.B. staff will ask the voter you to verify the information as it appears on their you driver license, update the voter record in SVRS as necessary, and rerun the HAVA Check. G.A.B. staff will log all updates made to voter records, and will send those updates to the clerksOutagamie County Clerk.

How will I know which voters were updated and what The Town of Hortonia clerk is not in the changes wereloop in this process because the Town Clerk needs high-speed/broadband internet to access SVRS. Because, if G.A.Bin the past the Town Clerk did not have this, the process was taken out of the hands of the Town Clerk and moved to the County level.

If the Town of Hortonia Clerk is out of the one making loop, should I always call the changesCounty Clerk?

G.A.B. staff will
NO!!! The Town Clerk is required by state statutes to maintain voter registration documents, provide clerks absentee ballots, set up the voting machines, provide poll workers with details on which voters poll lists, etc, etc, etc. The Town Clerk is in their jurisdictions were updated as a result the loop when it comes to elections, but, the Town Clerk is out of a voter response the loop with it comes to a Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Notification letterSVRS. So if you call the Town Clerk, and what specifically was updatedhe/she should be able to answer most of your election related questions.

What happens to the voters that if I do not respond to the Ping Letter?
There are no consequencesto the voter if they you do not respond to the Ping letter.Their voter Your status will remain active and they you will still be able to vote at the polls or absentee as they you normally do. Their voter Your record will continue to appear as a non-match .

What if I requested that DMV Ping Letters be sent in September instead?

If you requested that your letters be sent in September, letters for the voters in your municipality will be sent in September rather than in the batch being sent on July 31, 2009. Please continue to make corrections to your voters, and rerun the HAVA Check. Voters who are corrected and become a complete match will not be sent a letter in September. We will only send letters to those voters who still show a non-match in September when the letters are sentSVRS system.

If you are not sure if your letters are being sent in September I don't like my Town Clerk or notmy County Clerk can I get help somewhere else?
Yes, please contact the G.A.B. Help Desk at 608-261-2028 or gabhelpdesk@wi.gov and they can checkhelp.

What is

Neither the timeline to complete Town of Hortonia nor Outagamie County nor the Retroactive HAVA Check project?

The Retroactive HAVA Check project will officially be concluded in December when WI G.A.B. staff present the final report to the Government Accountability Board at their December 14, 2009 meeting.There are several project milestones that will be completed in the meantime. The Retroactive HAVA Checks were completed on June 5, 2009. The July 2009 batch of DMV Ping Notification letters will be sent on July 31, 2009.

G.A.B staff recognize that voters may continue to respond to the letters after that, and we will continue to make the appropriate updates, however those voters may not be included in the final report, and the project will be considered complete once the final report is presented to the Board on December 14, 2009.

The September 2009 batch responsible for any inaccuracies or unauthorized use of DMV Ping Notification letters will be sent by September 30, 2009. Updates to voter records based on responses to the DMV Ping Notification letters information contained within. No warranties are anticipated to continue throughout the project, as voters respond to the letters, with a goal of having the updates completed by November 15, 2009implied.

Voter FAQs - Retroactive HAVA Checks

Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:03:41 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Election FAQs by Andrew Hogan, Clerk (4/2009-4/2011) on 8/30/2009 12:03:41 PM

Retroactive HAVA Checks
Frequently Asked Questions

Prepared by the Government Accountability Board Staff

July 30, 2009

Voter Questions

The following questions and answers are targeted to the Voter audience.

What do the following terms mean?

SVRS

– The Statewide Voter Registration System. This is the computer system used to track and maintain voter registration information for the State of Wisconsin.
HAVA

– The Help America Vote Act of 2002. This federal law made sweeping changes to elections administration, and was passed in response to the difficulties reported in the 2000 Presidential Election.
G.A.B.

– The Government Accountability Board. This is a non-partisan Board charged with administering Wisconsin’s campaign finance, ethics, and election laws. G.A.B. staff carries out the Board’s mission and administrative duties.
DOT

– The Department of Transportation. This is a State agency that is responsible for many areas related to transportation, including issuance of driver licenses to Wisconsin’s drivers. DOT also issues State ID cards, which serve as an official government identification card for Wisconsin residents who do not drive.
SSA
– Social Security Administration. This is a Federal agency that administers the Social Security program in the United States. SSA is responsible for issuance of Social Security Numbers, which serve as nationally recognized identification numbers.
What is a HAVA Check?

HAVA Checks are required by the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), and cross-check voter registration information with driver license or social security records. These checks help detect errors and improve the accuracy of the data in the voter registration system.

What information is checked in the HAVA Check?

If you do not have a driver license, you can provide your State ID card number. If you do not have a State ID card, you can use the last four digits of your social security number.

What will the G.A.B. do with my information?

The information is only used to validate voter registration information. By statute, dates of birth, driver license numbers, State ID numbers, and social security numbers are confidential and can only be viewed by election officials. This information cannot be released or shared with outside vendors, or the general public.

Why are these checks being run now?

HAVA Checks were required beginning in 2006, but the checks did not become available through Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) until August of 2008. This summer G.A.B. staff performed "Retroactive HAVA Checks" to catch up with those voters who did not get the required check when they registered.

What happens if my information doesn’t match?

If your information does not match, you will still be able to vote as you always have. However, some of your information may not be correct in the system. Correcting this information reduces the risk of your record being incorrectly matched with another voter with a similar name or identifying information.

Clerk Questions

The following questions and answers are targeted to the Clerk audience.

What is a Retroactive HAVA Check?

"Retroactive HAVA Checks" are HAVA Checks for voters who registered on or after January 1, 2006, when the HAVA Checks became required by federal law, but before August of 2008 when the checks became available in the SVRS. G.A.B. staff performed the Retroactive HAVA Checks according to a protocol that was approved by the Government Accountability Board at its public meeting in January of 2009. G.A.B. staff are sending letters to all voters whose retroactive check resulted in a non-match. The letter instructs the voter to contact the G.A.B. to have their information verified.

What is a HAVA Check non-match?

A non-match means that the information in SVRS does not match the information at DOT or SSA. The HAVA Check compares the name, date of birth, and identifying number (driver license number, State ID number, or social security number). If one or more of these fields does not match, then the check results in a non-match. A non-match can be seen in SVRS by looking at the ID Check Response field. Partial Match, No Match Found, or Problem Completing HAVA Check all indicate a non-match. DOT also provides additional details regarding why a HAVA Check resulted in a non-match. These details appear on the WI HAVA Check report and include descriptions such as Name does not match, No record of DL #, Date of Birth does not match, or Name and Date of Birth do not match.

Does a non-match impact my poll list or absentee listing?

A HAVA Check non-match does not impact the poll list or absentee list in any way. A voter who has a non-match can still vote at the polls or absentee as they always have. No indication or notation is made on the poll list or the absentee listing related to the result of HAVA Checks.

What do I do with the Retroactive HAVA Check non-matches?

Clerks do not necessarily need to do anything with their non-matches. G.A.B. is sending letters to all voters whose check resulted in a non-match, asking the voter to contact the G.A.B. to verify their information. However, not all voters will respond to the letters, so clerks are encouraged to review their non-matches to see if there are any errors that can be easily fixed. A simple way to investigate non-matches is to compare the information on the non-match report to the information on the voter’s most recent EB-131, to identify any clerical or typographical errors. For clerks who would like to investigate further, we recommend contacting the voter, and asking them to look at their actual driver license or State ID card so you can validate the information as it appears on the license.

What does "Name does not match" really mean?

There are many reasons why a voter’s name in SVRS may not match the name at DOT. The information is entered into two entirely separate databases, from separate forms, that the voter fills out at different times. The separate agencies have different rules and data entry standards. With that in mind, there are several common reasons why the name does not match:

Nicknames – some voters may have used a nickname on their EB-131 rather than their full name. DOT tends to use full first names. For example, ROBERT versus BOB.

Middle initials or middle names – a voter may have a middle initial or middle name on their driver license, but not in SVRS.

Double first names – a voter may have a first name of MARY SUE at DOT but have a first name of MARY and a middle name of SUE in SVRS.

Voters who use their middle names – some voters may go by their middle name commonly, but have their legal first and middle name on their driver license. For example, the driver license may show RICHARD THOMAS SMITH, but SVRS may show R THOMAS SMITH or simply THOMAS SMITH.

Names with hyphens or spaces – the voter may appear one way on their driver license and a different way in SVRS. For example, JOHNSON SMITH versus JOHNSON-SMITH

Names beginning with MC or VAN – the voter may have a space after the prefix, or not. For example, MCKINLEY versus MC KINLEY, or VAN HOLLEN versus VANHOLLEN.

Names with apostrophes – many voters with apostrophes in their names were entered into DOT’s database with a space instead of an apostrophe. For example,

O LEARY versus O’LEARY.

What should I do to "fix" the name if it does not match?

G.A.B. recommends updating the voter’s name in SVRS to appear as it does on his or her driver license, in accordance with the instructions on the EB-131. Many clerks have expressed that they do not want to change voters’ last names because they may appear in different places on the poll book from their family members, which creates confusion on election day. Some clerks may choose to change the last name back after the HAVA Check to ensure consistency on the poll book. This is not prohibited, as long as the name is correct. Please note though that if the voter indicates that their legal name appears a certain way, then that is the way it should appear in SVRS. Do not knowingly enter incorrect information into SVRS. Some clerks have also tried multiple variations of
problematic names in an effort to achieve a match. This is not recommended. Simply updating the name in SVRS to match the driver license is sufficient. If the check still results in a non-match, no further action is needed.
What if the voter has a State ID card instead of a Driver License?

The State ID number is used exactly like the driver license number. If the voter does not have a driver license but they do have a State ID number, run the HAVA Check using the State ID number. It is entered into SVRS in the same field as the driver license number. The last four digits of the social security number should only be used if the voter does not have a driver license or State ID card.

What if the Driver License or State ID card has incorrect information?

If information such as the name or date of birth is wrong on the driver license, instruct the voter to contact DOT to get their information corrected. Do not knowingly enter incorrect information into SVRS.

What if the voter had the HAVA Check run on their SSN, but they have a driver license or State ID card?

If the voter has a driver license or State ID card, the HAVA Check should be run using that. Some voters registered using the last four digits of the SSN because they didn’t have their driver license number with them, or because it was shorter, or for other reasons. Per the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the instructions on the EB-131, voters must provide their driver license number if they have one. If they do not have one, they can use their State ID number. They should only use the last four digits of the SSN if they do not have a driver license or State ID card. The matching process also appears to be more accurate when using driver license or State ID cards versus SSN’s.

When are DMV Ping Letters being sent?

Approximately 85,000 DMV Ping Letters will be going out around July 31, 2009. Around 600 municipalities asked to have their Ping Letters sent in September instead, to allow time to investigate and correct non-matches. Letters for those municipalities will be sent in September, and will only be sent to voters who still show a non-match at the time the letters are generated. We estimate around 20,000 letters will be sent in the September batch.

How are the Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Notification letters different from the standard DMV Ping Notification letters?

The Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Letters are based on the standard DMV Ping Letter, with some added information regarding the retroactive HAVA Checks. The key difference is that the Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Letter asks the voter to contact the G.A.B. rather than the local clerk.

What do I do if the voter contacts me instead of the G.A.B.?

Local clerks can take those calls from their voters if they would like to, and follow the standard process used for responses to standard DMV Ping Letters. Clerks can also direct the voter to contact the G.A.B at 608-261-2028.

What will G.A.B. do when the voters call?

G.A.B. staff will ask the voter to verify the information as it appears on their driver license, update the voter record in SVRS as necessary, and rerun the HAVA Check. G.A.B. staff will log all updates made to voter records, and will send those updates to the clerks.

How will I know which voters were updated and what the changes were, if G.A.B. is the one making the changes?

G.A.B. staff will provide clerks with details on which voters in their jurisdictions were updated as a result of a voter response to a Retroactive HAVA Check DMV Ping Notification letter, and what specifically was updated.

What happens to the voters that do not respond to the Ping Letter?

There are no consequences to the voter if they do not respond to the Ping letter. Their voter status will remain active and they will still be able to vote at the polls or absentee as they normally do. Their voter record will continue to appear as a non-match.

What if I requested that DMV Ping Letters be sent in September instead?

If you requested that your letters be sent in September, letters for the voters in your municipality will be sent in September rather than in the batch being sent on July 31, 2009. Please continue to make corrections to your voters, and rerun the HAVA Check. Voters who are corrected and become a complete match will not be sent a letter in September. We will only send letters to those voters who still show a non-match in September when the letters are sent.

If you are not sure if your letters are being sent in September or not, please contact the G.A.B. Help Desk at 608-261-2028 or gabhelpdesk@wi.gov and they can check.

What is the timeline to complete the Retroactive HAVA Check project?

The Retroactive HAVA Check project will officially be concluded in December when G.A.B. staff present the final report to the Government Accountability Board at their December 14, 2009 meeting. There are several project milestones that will be completed in the meantime. The Retroactive HAVA Checks were completed on June 5, 2009. The July 2009 batch of DMV Ping Notification letters will be sent on July 31, 2009.

G.A.B staff recognize that voters may continue to respond to the letters after that, and we will continue to make the appropriate updates, however those voters may not be included in the final report, and the project will be considered complete once the final report is presented to the Board on December 14, 2009.

The September 2009 batch of DMV Ping Notification letters will be sent by September 30, 2009. Updates to voter records based on responses to the DMV Ping Notification letters are anticipated to continue throughout the project, as voters respond to the letters, with a goal of having the updates completed by November 15, 2009.