2020 Election Schedule
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS, RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT THROUGH THE MAIL BY GOING TO MYVOTE.WI.GOV, OR FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT AND EMAILING OR FAXING IT, ALONG WITH A PHOTO ID, TO SWESOLOWSKI@FRANKLINWI.GOV OR TO 414-425-6428. THE FOLLOWING HOURS WILL BE IN EFFECT THE WEEK OF MARCH 30-APRIL 3 FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING, AND ALL OTHER ELECTION-RELATED MATTERS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT FRANKLIN CITY HALL:
MONDAY, MARCH 30 - 8:30 AM TO 5 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 - 8:30 AM TO 5 PM
Spring Election/Presidential Preference Primary: April 7, 2020
SAMPLE BALLOTS:
AD 1, Ward 1
AD 1, Wards 2 & 3
AD 2, Wards 4 & 5
AD 2, Wards 6 & 7
AD 3, Ward 8, Oak Creek-Franklin SD
AD 3, Wards 8 & 11, Franklin SD
AD 3, Wards 9 & 10, Franklin SD
AD 4, Wards 12, 15A, 15B, Oak Creek-Franklin SD
AD 4, Ward 13, Franklin SD
AD 4, Wards 14, 15A, 15B, Franklin SD
AD 5, Ward 16, Franklin SD
AD 5, Ward 16, Oak Creek-Franklin SD
AD 5, Wards 17 & 18
AD 5, Ward 19
AD 6, Ward 20, Whitnall SD
AD 6, Wards 20 & 21, Franklin SD
AD 6, Wards 22A, 22B & 23, Franklin SD
AD 6, Wards 22A & 22B, Whitnall SD
Partisan Primary: August 11, 2020
General Election: November 3, 2020
Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote
Voter Information Center - Wisconsin Elections Commission
Acceptable Photo IDs for Voting in Wisconsin
Voter Registration:
Check Current Voter Registration
Voter Registration Information
Voter Registration Application & Instructions
Voter Registration Guide
To avoid long lines or possible lack of required registration documentation by those who have not previously registered and are registering at the polling locations on Election Day, eligible voters are encouraged to register to vote prior to an Election. Voters already registered in the City of Franklin are also encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office if your name has changed or you have moved within Franklin since you last voted in Franklin. Check your current registration information by contacting the Franklin City Clerk’s office or access the information directly here. Residents that are not registered to vote in the City of Franklin can fill out the Voter Registration Application and instructions, which includes a section for changing information such as your name or address, and return it to the City Clerk's office. No voter registration can occur on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before an Election; however, qualified voters can still register on Election Day at their correct polling location. The requirement for residing in a municipality prior to an Election is now 10 consecutive days. Please refer to the Voter Registration Guide for complete details.
Absentee Ballots:
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT THROUGH THE MAIL BY GOING TO MYVOTE.WI.GOV, OR FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT AND EMAILING OR FAXING IT, ALONG WITH A PHOTO ID, TO SWESOLOWSKI@FRANKLINWI.GOV OR TO 414-425-6428.
Application for Absentee Ballot
Following submittal to the Clerk's office of a completed Application for an Absentee Ballot, registered voters can receive a ballot in the mail or can vote in person at the City Clerk's office. NOTE: A valid photo ID must be provided when voting by absentee ballot unless you are a type of voter that is either exempt by statute or may have an alternative process to verify your identity.
Absentee voting in the City Clerk's office is restricted to the 2 weeks before an Election and ends at the close of business the Friday before an Election. DUE TO COVID-19, HOURS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING AT FRANKLIN CITY HALL FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 30TH THRU APRIL 3RD WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
MONDAY, MARCH 30 - 8:30 AM TO 5 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 - 9 AM TO 3 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 - 8:30 AM TO 5 PM