GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – On the first day of early voting, voters trickled into Green Bay City Hall to cast their ballots.
Tuesday marked the start of the early voting period for the 2023 Spring Primary elections.
There are two weeks left to absentee vote for the current poll in Wisconsin, with Election Day on Feb. 21 this year.
“Our goal here in the clerk’s office is to make your voting experience predictable, calm, welcoming, safe, secure,” said Green Bay City Hall Clerk Celestine Jeffreys.
Just outside the clerk’s office, you’ll also find an electronic voting machine that’s ADA accessible to help with early voting.
Voters are recommended to research who’s running. There are elections for the mayor and for supreme court representatives on this ballot.
Click here to learn more about how to vote and who’s on your ballot.
Terry Wolfgram, a Green Bay resident, voted early on Tuesday.
“There weren’t any lines in terms of my voting on it, and the person was very helpful as far as instructions go and, you know, the ballot,” said Wolfgram.
Here’s a look at the key races: In Green Bay, the mayoral race will be whittled from four to two candidates. Another key race is the state Supreme Court race, again, going from four to two.
Those looking to vote early by mail must register or update their registration prior to making a ballot request.
Request, track, fill out, and then mail back, take your ballot to your clerk’s office, or take it to your poll location on Election Day.
Initially, there were 3,800 by-mail absentee ballots sent out. Now, there are 600 more requests.
“Pretty robust for a primary,” adds Jeffreys.
The office is accepting registration up until 5 p.m. on Feb. 17.
Jeffreys recommends voters who plan to use the mail-in option, get those filled out and mailed by next Monday.
“Get your ballot before you get your chocolate for Valentine’s Day,” adds Jeffreys.
Planning to drop off your absentee ballot? Remember to check your assigned clerk’s schedule and preferences first as it may require an appointment or alternate drop-off location per day.
U.S. Military members do not have to be registered to absentee vote, but their records must be accessible. These members, as well as their spouses and dependents, may receive a ballot online until 5 p.m. on Election Day.
Only military temporarily or permanently overseas can request a ballot to be sent by fax or email.
Anyone with questions about early voting can contact the Green Bay clerk’s office in City Hall at (920) 448-3010.
Locations and Dates for In-Person Absentee Voting
Green Bay:
2/7 to 2/10 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2/13 to 2/15 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2/16 — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
2/17– 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2/18 — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Appleton:
2/7 to 2/10– 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2/13 to 2/16– 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2/17– 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oshkosh:
The City Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor of City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Click here to learn more about how to vote and who’s on your ballot.
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