Notice of Absentee Ballots Issued and Received -April 6, 2021
2021
February 16, 2021 - Spring Primary
April 6, 2021 - Spring Election
For a safe and simple way to vote during Covid-19, all voters are encouraged to participate in the upcoming elections by voting absentee by mail.
To receive a ballot by mail:
- Requests can be made on myvote.wi.gov
- By email
- Send a written request to City Clerk, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140.
In all instances, you must Include a copy of acceptable photo ID.
Visit myvote.wi.gov to:
- Register to vote
- View your voter profile
- Check/update your voter registration status
- Find your polling place
- Information on how to obtain an absentee ballot
- Find out who your elected officials are
- View a sample ballot
Did You Know?
There is a deadline to register to vote. Double check all the deadlines and how they apply to you here: DEADLINES
Have You Registered?
Check your status, or register to vote here: REGISTER
Need to Update Your Address?
You can do that by entering your name & address on this form and choosing "Update Name or Address" under your information. UPDATE ADDRESS
More Questions?
At myvote.wi.gov you can:
- Register to vote
- View your voter profile
- Check/update your voter registration status
- Find your polling place
- Information on how to obtain an absentee ballot
- Find out who your elected officials are
- View a sample ballot
Prefer to Mail a Paper Registration Form?
The City of Kenosha has placed new Official Ballot Drop Boxes at various locations in the city for your convenience.
For the 2021 election cycle, the following drop box location will be used:
- Municipal Building - 625 52nd St. (west entrance) - 2 boxes
All locations are monitored under 24 hour surveillance.
Ballots are collected daily by two Elections Officials, and returned to the Clerk's office and secured.
The last pick-up from the drop boxes will be at 7pm on election day.
*Note* City of Kenosha Official Ballot Boxes look like this:
In Wisconsin you must show a Photo ID in order to receive a ballot.
Examples of acceptable forms of ID:
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued license, even if driving privleges are revoked/suspended
- A Wisconsin DOT-issed ID card
- Military ID card
- US Passport book or card
- Certificate of Naturalization
- ID issued by a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Wisconsin
- ID card receipt issued by WIS-DOT (not expired)
- Veteran Affairs ID card (not expired)
Visual: Acceptable Photo ID Examples
Need help getting an acceptable form of ID?
Be prepared before election day.
Register ahead of time.
Know your ward.
If you need to register on election day, fill out your form before you go to your polling place.
Be sure to go to the right polling place!
You can find all this information and more, including a sample of your ballot, by visiting myvote.wi.gov
Find your polling place here.
There are over 100 wards in the City of Kenosha. Polling places may be assigned 2 or more wards. Voters must cast their ballot at the polling place assigned to the ward for the voter’s address.
http://www.co.kenosha.wi.us/1009/Where-to-Vote
If you're interested in becoming a pollworker, please click the "Pollworkers" tab above to complete an application.
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote early (absentee). Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.
A valid photo ID is required for absentee voting.
Early In Person Absentee Voting
City Hall, City Clerk, 625 52nd Street
April 6th Spring Election -
Tuesday, March 23 – Friday, March 26: 8am – 4:30pm
Monday, March 29 – Thursday, April 1: 8am – 4:30pm
Friday, April 2: 8am - 5pm
Early Absentee Voting by Mail
Request your absentee ballot here: MyVote.wi.gov
You can also print the appropriate application below and mail it in with a copy of your photo ID.
The City Clerk is the filing officer for candidates for Mayor, Alderperson or Municipal Judge.
The following Information Booklets will be posted in the Fall of 2021:
2022 Candidate Information Booklet - Alderperson PDF
2022 Candidate Information Booklet - Municipal Judge PDF
2022 Candidate Information Booklet - Mayor PDF
2022 Ballot Access Checklist
EL-162 Declaration of Candidacy
EL-163 Notification of Non-Candidacy
EL-169 Nomination Signature Form
Statement of Economic Interest
Memo Regarding Constitutional Ban on Felons Holding Office
Candidates List & Filing Status
ETHCF-2L Campaign Finance Report
State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission
District Maps: