APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – As we move closer to the mid-term elections on November 6, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared to get registered first.
Kami Lynch, the Appleton City Clerk, joined the WTAQ Morning News with Matt and Earl to discuss an array of topics about voting in the upcoming midterm election.
Online registration and registration by mail is now closed, but she says a quick car trip can still get the job done.
“If people still need to register they can go in person to their municipal clerk office and they just need to fill out the registration form,” says Lynch.
It will be important to bring the right paperwork with if registering at the municipal clerk’s office, though.
“They will need to bring a proof of residence document with them that shows their name and their address where they’re registering,” explains Lynch.
It shouldn’t be too difficult to find one of the valid options laying around at home.
“That could be things like a bank statement,” she says. “A utility bill, those are the usual ones that are used.”
For those wanting to register prior to election day, it will be important to keep in mind that the deadline is fast approaching.
“The deadline to register for the election is the Friday before the election,” says Lynch. “So that would be November 2.”
For those looking to request an absentee ballot, that deadline comes even quicker.
“The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, November 1 and that’s by mail,” explains Lynch. “In order to do that we do need a request in writing.”
Individuals interested in absentee voting can find information and request a ballot here.
Of course, voters will still have an opportunity to register on election day.
Lastly, Lynch mentioned that there are measures in place to accommodate individuals at the polls that might lack mobility.
“At any polling place, there’s always the option for an individual to vote curbside,” she says. “Two election inspectors will come out with that page of the poll book, a ballot, and take care of everything from that person’s vehicle.”
And just how big is this midterm election? Lynch says there are plenty of offices up for grabs next month.
“There’s, of course, the Governor’s race,” she says. “As well as other state offices, like Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer.”
