Beginning with the April 5th 2022 Spring Election, the use of the Village of Caledonia Drop Box for the return of absentee ballots will no longer be allowed as ruled by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. All ballots must be received before the polls close on the day of the election to be counted.
Please plan accordingly, submit your request for an absentee ballot early and return your absentee ballot as soon as possible. Visit the secured site www.MyVote.wi.gov for all your election and voting needs.
Registration Deadline Dates:
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Last day for the Clerk's office to receive voter registrations by mail: March 15, 2023
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Last day for voters to register at Village Hall: March 31, 2023 (5:00 p.m..)
GAB 131 - Voter Registration Application (must include proof of residency) -- click here for Fillable Version
Register online: My Vote Wisconsin (voter public access website for additional information)
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Dates: (In person-Absentee starts two weeks prior the election and will be held M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm)
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First day to vote in Village Clerk's office: March 21, 2023
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Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail for the current election: March 30, 2023 (5:00 p.m.)
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Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail for Military, Indefinitely Confined, and Calendar Year Voters: March 31, 2023 (5:00 p.m.)
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Last day to request absentee ballot in-person in the Village Clerk's office: March 31, 2023 (4:30 p.m.)
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Nursing Home Absentee Voting Dates: St. Monica's: Monday 11:30 AM, March 20, 2023 - Siena Center: Tuesday 11:30 AM, March 21, 2023 - Lakeshore at Siena: Tuesday 1:30 PM, March 21, 2023 - Woods of Caledonia: Tuesday 2:30 PM, TBD (Tentative)
Request online: My Vote Wisconsin (voter public access website for additional information)
GAB 121 - Application for Absentee Ballot
(This form requires a signature. Please scan it and send it to the e-mail address below or mail to the Village Hall)
Mail to: Caledonia Village Hall, 5043 Chester Lane, Racine, WI 53402 or email to: jhoeffert@caledonia-wi.gov
Make Sure Your Absentee Counts!
Our goal is for zero absentee ballots to be rejected at the polls.
The Village Clerk’s Office strongly encourages absentee voters to take the following steps to make sure their ballot is counted:
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Read the instructions that you receive with your absentee ballot.
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Sign the certificate envelope on the line marked “Signature of Voter.”
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Have your witness sign the certificate envelope on the line marked “Signature of Witness.” It is perfectly acceptable if your witness is your spouse or significant other.
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Have your witness write their address underneath the witness signature (street number, street name, municipality, state, zip code).
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Seal the envelope - do not use tape or saliva to seal.
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Mail your absentee ballot back to the Clerk’s Office as early as possible. The ballot must be to your polling place by 8:00pm on Election Day.
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If you have moved, register to vote at your new address. Crossing out the address on your absentee label and writing in your new address does not update your voter registration.
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Vote absentee in the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall.
Absentee ballots are rejected for the following reasons:
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Voter has not signed absentee certificate envelope.
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Voter has not had a witness sign the absentee certificate envelope.
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Witness did not write address on absentee certificate envelope (street number, street name, municipality).
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Ballot has not been received by Election Day.
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Voter has not registered to vote at their current address.
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Voter has not properly sealed the absentee certificate envelope.
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Voter dies before Election Day.
Polling Locations: are as follows except for IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING IS ALWAYS AT THE CALEDONIA VILLAGE HALL - 5043 CHESTER LANE
Wards 1,2 Caledonia Highway Garage, 6922 Nicholson Road, Get Directions
Wards 3,4,5 Faithbridge Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Avenue, Franksville, Get Directions
Wards 9,10,12, 13 St. Mesrob, 4605 Erie Street, Get Directions
Wards 11,14,15,17 Village Hall, 5043 Chester Lane, Get Directions
Wards 16,18,19 Prince of Peace Church, 4340 6 Mile Road, Get Directions
Wards 6,7,8,20 Grace Church, 3626 Hwy 31, Get Directions
Hours: The polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voting will Primarily take place inside the respective polling locations, althought curbside voting is available by request for those who are in need of assistance. If you are in need of assistance, look for the curbside voting sign and dial the specified number.
Who are my Elected Officials?
Click here for Village Ward Map
Click here for Polling Place
For information on Proof of Residency:
Proof of Residency for Voter Registration
Questions? Call Village Clerk, 262-835-6414.
My Vote Wisconsin (voter public access website for additional information)
Interested in being a Poll Worker? They are always needed!!
Election Worker Application
(NEW POLL WORKER) BASIC TRAINING
The links below are required viewing for poll workers who have not worked in 2020.
Basic Poll Worker Training Video - This is a 1.5 hour training video produced by the UW Extension that goes over basic election information.
Training Video Power Point
Acceptable Photo IDs
Proof of Residence for Voter Registration
(NEW POLL WORKER) BADGER BOOK TRAINING
(Be sure to turn your volume on.)
Checking in a Voter
Election Day Registration
Processing Absentee Ballots
Curbside Voting
(RETURNING POLL WORKER) REFRESHER VIDEO
Returning Poll Worker Refresher Video
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Badger Book Training Guide for Election Inspectors
Wisconsin Election Commission’s Election Day Manual