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Voter Registration And
Voting By Absentee Ballot
The City Clerk’s Office is
responsible for voter registration and absentee ballots in the
City of Prairie du Chien. The City Clerk’s regular office hours
are 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
How to Register to Vote
Anyone wishing to register to
vote in the City of Prairie du Chien must be a U.S. citizen; a
resident of your current location for at least 10 days prior to
the election; at least 18 years of age on election day; have not
been convicted of treason, felony, or bribery; and have not been
found by a court to be incapable of understanding the electoral
process. The voter has three options to register.
By Mail. Download the
Application for Voter Registration,
complete the form and mail it to the City Clerk's Office up to
4:30 PM on the second Wednesday before the election. As of
January 1, 2003, the "Help America Vote Act of 2002" requires
any person registering to vote for the first time and submitting
a registration application by mail to provide a copy of
acceptable identification along with the application. Acceptable
identification is either a current, valid photo identification
or one of the following: a copy of a current utility bill, bank
statement, government check, pay check, or government document
that shows the current name and address of the voter.
In Person. Register in the
City Clerk’s Office up to 4:30 PM on the day before the
election. You must present a Wisconsin Department of
Transportation issued driver’s license or identification card
number, or the last four (4) digits of your social security
number, or if you have neither, acceptable proof of residence or
a witness that will confirm your residence.
At The Polling Place On
Election Day. Register to vote at your polling place. You
must present a Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued
driver’s license or identification card number, or the last four
(4) digits of your social security number, or if you have
neither, acceptable proof of residence or a witness that will
confirm your residence.
How to Apply For Absentee
Ballot
Registered
voters may vote by absentee ballot.
To receive an absentee ballot:
By Mail.
Download the Application For Absentee
Ballot, complete the form and mail it to the City
Clerk’s Office. The application must be received by the City
Clerk no later than 4:30 PM on the Friday before the election in
order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you. Please allow
time for mailing, the ballot must be received by election day to
be counted!
In Person. Request an
absentee ballot in person at the City Clerk's office. This can
be done until 4:30 PM on the day before the election.
Where to Vote
Aldermanic
District 1
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ward 1 - 1515 S. 15th Street
Aldermanic
District 2
City Hall (use West entrance)
Wards 2 & 3 - 214 E. Blackhawk Avenue
Aldermanic
District 3
City Hall (use West entrance)
Wards 4 & 5 - 214 E. Blackhawk Avenue
Aldermanic
District 4
National Guard Armory
Ward 6 - 601 N. Marquette Road
Aldermanic
District 5
National Guard Armory
Wards 7 & 8 - 601 N. Marquette Road
Aldermanic
District 6
United Methodist Church
Ward 9 - 625 S. Dousman Street
Upcoming Elections
February 19, 2008 -
Presidential Preference
Primary
April 1, 2008 - Spring Election
September 9, 2008 - Fall Primary
November 4, 2008 - Presidential/General Election
Sources of Additional
Information
The Wisconsin State Elections
Board website [http://elections.state.wi.us/
] has information about voter registration,
elections, campaign finance, and how to locate your polling
place.
Visit the Wisconsin Voter Public
Access website [http://vpa.wi.gov/]
to view sample ballots and search for polling locations. |
