For current election information, including election results, visit the Adams County Webpage at: http://www.co.adams.wi.us/government/elections
NEXT ELECTION: NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
ROME POLLING LOCATION: ROME TOWN HALL
POLL HOURS: 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING: OCTOBER 20, 21, & 22 AND OCTOBER 28, 29, & 30, 2020 ROME TOWN HALL – 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are currently experiencing a high volume of election-related emails and phone calls. If you have an election-related question, please read the answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions below. If these do not answer your questions, please call 715-325-8022 and we will assist you.
Note: Due to a new Court Order some of these deadlines may change in the future but at this time these are the deadlines that are being advised by the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
I want to register to vote for the November 3, 2020 Election.
Wisconsin does allow same day voter registration; however, we encourage you to complete the registration process ahead of time. The deadline to register on-line or by mail is Wednesday, October 14, 2020. You may register on-line at www.myvote.wi.gov (proof of residency required) or by completing the Voter Registration Form and submitting it along with a valid proof of residency. Note: You must have resided at the address you provide on your Registration Form for at least 28 consecutive days prior to an election in order to vote in the Town of Rome.
After October 14, you will need to register in person in the Clerk/Treasurers office, Town Hall 1156 Alpine Dr., Nekoosa WI. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or at your polling location on Election Day, November 3, 2020. Registration in the Clerk/Treasurers office ends on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
When will I get my ballot for the November 3 Election?
The first day Absentee Ballots will be mailed is Thursday, September 17, 2020. After that date, the office will mail ballots out within 24 hours of receiving the approved absentee request.
How can I request an absentee ballot to be mailed?
You may request an absentee ballot by mail via myvote.wi.gov or in writing to reuteman@romewi.com. Please include your name, address, phone number and photo ID. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Thursday, October 29, 2020.
When can I return my absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk/Treasurers office no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
How can I return my absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots may be returned via USPS or in the convenient official ballot drop box located in the vestibule of Town Hall.
When can I do in-person absentee voting?
In-Person absentee voting will be drive-thru and take place in the parking lot of Town Hall, 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI, on Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21, Thursday, October 22, Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, 2020. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. There will be a convenient outdoor booth in front of the Town Hall Building set up for drive-thru voting. Watch for signs and orange cones to direct you and please have your photo I.D. ready and be patient. This process is new and has been arranged for the health and welfare of the residents of the Town of Rome, as well as the staff.
Didn’t find the answer to your question? Please contact us at 715-325-8022.
UNSOLICITED VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST
Special interest groups mail out voter registration and absentee ballot application forms that look like the they originate from the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office. 2020 is a Presidential election year, which means you will soon be finding voter registration forms and absentee ballot request forms in your mailbox. These mailings are not from your municipal Clerk/Treasurer. The Town will only mail documents that you request. These unsolicited voter registration forms and absentee ballot requests often contain pre-filled voter information that is inaccurate. To ensure you are properly registered or to apply for an absentee ballot, please visit https://myvote.wi.gov or contact the Town at 715-325-8023.
To register to vote, check the status of your absentee ballot or to check your voter history please visit:
WISCONSIN ELECTIONS COMMISSION https://elections.wi.gov/
The State of Wisconsin Elections Commission has all the forms needed available for download at their website. Below are links to some of the most requested forms:
EL-131 – WISCONSIN VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION:
ENGLISH: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-fillable
HMONG: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-hmong-fillable
SPANISH: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-spanish
EL-121 – WISCONSIN APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT:
ENGLISH: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/EL-121-english
HMONG: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/el-121-hmong
SPANISH: https://elections.wi.gov/forms/EL-121-spanish
WANT INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A POLL WORKER?
https://elections.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/become-a-poll-worker
WANT TO BE A POLL WORKER?
Contact Wendy Newsom at 715-325-8023 or email her with your name, address and phone number at Newsom@romewi.com. We will add you to our list of available workers.