Wisconsin 2021 local ballot measures

Ballotpedia covered four local ballot measure in Wisconsin for voters in one city on one election date.

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In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

April 6

Voters in Madison decided four advisory questions on April 6, 2021.

Dane County

See also: Dane County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Madison, Wisconsin, Question 1, Full-time Common Council Advisory Question (April 2021):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported advising Madison to transition to a full-time Common Council beginning with the spring 2023 election; with members earning approximately $45,000 to $71,00 per year, or 50% to 80% of the Adjusted Median Income for Dane County for a single parent with two children.

A "no" vote opposed advising Madison to transition to a full-time Common Council beginning with the spring 2023 election; maintaining the existing part-time Common Council paid approximately $13,700 per year.

• Madison, Wisconsin, Question 2, Common Council Size Advisory Question (April 2021):  ✖

This advisory question was designed to ask voters about the size of the 20-member Madison Common Council, providing the following three options for voters to select: reduce the size increase the size keep the existing size of 20 alderpersons

This advisory question was designed to allow voters to recommend maintaining the existing size of the Madison Common Council at 20 alderpersons, rather than reducing or increasing the size.

• Madison, Wisconsin, Question 3, Alderperson Term Length Advisory Question (April 2021):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported advising Madison to change the term length for alderpersons starting with the spring 2023 election from the existing 2-year terms to 4-year terms.

A "no" vote opposed advising Madison to change the term length for alderpersons starting with the spring 2023 election from the existing 2-year terms to 4-year terms.

• Madison, Wisconsin, Question 4, Common Council Term Limit Advisory Question (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Madison to impose term limits of 12 consecutive years for alderpersons starting with the spring 2023 election if the city changes to a full-time Common Council.

A "no" vote opposed advising Madison to impose term limits of 12 consecutive years for alderpersons starting with the spring 2023 election if the city changes to a full-time Common Council; maintaining the existing unlimited terms.

Additional elections

See also: Wisconsin elections, 2021

Madison

February 16, 2021

• Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2021)
• City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2021)
• DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• McFarland School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Middleton-Cross Plains School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Sun Prairie Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Verona Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)

April 6, 2021

• Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2021)
• City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2021)
• DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• McFarland School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Middleton-Cross Plains School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Sun Prairie Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)
• Verona Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2021)

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Wisconsin

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How to cast a vote in Wisconsin

Poll times In Wisconsin, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in Wisconsin, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days prior to the election. A voter must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day. Prospective voters can register online or by mailing a form to their municipal clerk. If registering by mail, the application must be postmarked no later than 20 days before the election. In-person registration must be completed by 5 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day. Prospective voters can also register in person at their municipal clerk's office up until the Friday before the election or at their polling place on Election Day. (Same-day voter registration requires proof of residency.) Automatic registration Wisconsin does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Wisconsin has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration. Residency requirements Wisconsin law requires 28 days of residency in a precinct before a person may vote. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Wisconsin does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who provides false information "may be subject to fine or imprisonment under State and Federal laws." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The site My Vote, run by the Wisconsin Election Commission, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Wisconsin requires voters to present photo identification while voting. The following list of accepted ID was current as of May 2023. Click here for the Wisconsin Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued identification card, with or without a photo Military ID card issued by the U.S. Uniformed Services U.S. passport book or card Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (can be expired or unexpired) Photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college, or technical college, containing the date the card was issued and a signature. (If expired, the voter must also provide a separate document proving enrollment). Veteran's photo ID card issued by a government authority Certificate of naturalization issued within the past two years Driver’s license receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued) Identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued) Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles ID Petition Process Photo Receipt (valid for 60 days from date issued) The following voters do not need to provide photo ID: Confidential electors Active military and permanent overseas voters who vote by absentee ballot Indefinitely confined voters who vote by absentee ballot Voters can obtain a free Wisconsin State ID Card at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles office. Voters need the following to apply for an ID: Proof of name and date of birth (birth certificate) Proof of identity (Social Security Card, Medicaid/Medicare Card, etc.) Proof of Wisconsin residency (utility bill, government mail, lease, etc.) Proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Birth certificate or citizenship paperwork) Social Security Number Voters who do not have all or any of the materials listed above can still obtain an ID. Call the voter ID hotline for assistance at (844) 588-1069.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local advisory vote on the ballot
• Local term limits on the ballot