Important information for Howard voters
WES will send a voter mailing on Sept. 1
On Sept. 1, 2020, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is sending an informational mailing to approximately 2.6 million Wisconsin voters about voting options for the November 2020 General Election, including how to request an absentee ballot. The mailing is only going to voters who are registered to vote in Wisconsin, not in Active Mover’s status, and did not already have a General Election absentee request on file at the end of June.If you’ve already requested an absentee ballot, you can check the status of your request at any time on https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. 

Why is the WEC sending the mailing? The mailing is designed to explain to voters all three options to vote in the November General Election. Put simply, the main objectives of the mailing are to:
  • Explain how registered voters can cast a ballot for the November General Election
  • Encourage voters to use Myvote.wi.gov
  • Encourage voters who choose to request absentee ballots to act early and return the ballot promptly.

What is in the mailing? In total, voters will receive three pieces:
•  A pre-addressed, business reply return envelope to the WEC (no postage required by voter).

While the mailing encourages voters to use Myvote.wi.gov, a paper absentee application is included so that individuals without Internet access have an option to easily request a ballot.
Voters can sign up now to request an absentee ballot
Though ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election won't be available until mid-September, the Village of Howard is encouraging voters to request their ballots as early as possible to allow village staff and election workers ample time to process applications on file before the rush.

The easiest way to apply for an absentee ballot is through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. A photo ID must be on file with MyVote or one will need to be uploaded during the process. Voters can also fill out the absentee application form and either drop it off at Village Hall or email it to aduprey@villageofhoward.com. A photo ID is required so a copy should be included with the application.
               
The ballot for Nov. 3 should become available on Sept. 17, which is the date all absentee ballot requests on file must be mailed to voters. We are encouraging voters that desire to vote absentee to use the MyVote site and complete the Vote Absentee section of this website prior to Sept. 14. Applying by this deadline will help village staff and poll workers by allowing us to process applications on file and allocate the needed resources during a three-day period in mid-September. However, absentee ballots may be requested by mail until Oct. 29.

**All absentee ballots need to be returned to the Village Clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. The Village of Howard highly encourages residents to return ballots early if mailing via USPS, but a better option is to hand deliver them to the Howard Village Hall offices during regular business hours or to the outside dropbox that is available 24/7. **
Important changes for voters heading to the polls
All polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Please note that Bay View Middle School was eliminated as a polling place in 2020, and Meadowbrook Church was added as a new one. Considering historical voter turnout information for each of the wards and the different sizes of the four available facilities, several changes were made.

Howard residents will now vote at the respective polling locations:
  • Wards 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12 13, 14, and 18 at Green Bay Community Church, 600 Cardinal Lane
  • Wards 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Village Hall, 2456 Glendale Ave.
  • Wards 7 and 8 at Meadowbrook Church, 701 Hillcrest Heights
  • Wards 15, 16 and 17 at Fire Station #2, 4165 Shawano Ave.


*** Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents should wear masks and practice social distancing if they choose to vote in person. ***
To register to vote, find your polling location, view a sample ballot, order an absentee ballot, track your absentee ballot, or get other election information,visit:
Sincerely,

Christopher A. Haltom
Howard Village Clerk
Village of Howard, WI | Website