10.72 Government accountability board; September primary and general election.
10.72
10.72 Government accountability board; September primary and general election. The following subsections set forth, in chronological order, dates relating to the September primary and general election or occurrences during the fall period that affect the government accountability board:10.72(1)
(1) May.10.72(1)(a)
(a) 2nd Tuesday in May. On or before the 2nd Tuesday in May the board sends a type A notice of the September primary and general election to the county clerks. See s. 10.06 (1) (f).10.72(2)
(2) June.10.72(2)(a)
(a) June 1.10.72(2)(a)1.
1. June 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates for offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president. See ss. 8.15 (1) and 8.20 (8) (a).10.72(2)(a)2.
2. 5 p.m. on June 1 is the deadline for political organizations which were listed as independent at the last general election and which qualified for a separate ballot to file a petition with the board so requesting. See s. 5.62 (1) (b).10.72(2)(a)3.
3. June 1 is the deadline for political organizations which seek to qualify for a separate ballot at the September primary to file a petition with the board so requesting. See s. 5.62 (2).10.72(2)(b)
(b) June 26. No later than June 26, the board mails to each candidate for state office or the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group, individual, or corporation supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the continuing report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).10.72(3)
(3) July.10.72(3)(b)
(b) Beginning on July 11.10.72(3)(b)1.
1. The board sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.21 (13).10.72(3)(b)2.
2. The board makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.21 (10).10.72(3)(c)
(c) 2nd Tuesday in July.10.72(3)(c)1.
1. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for state and national offices to be filled at the general election, except president and vice president, to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.15 (1) and (4) (b), 8.20 (6) and (8) (a), and 8.21.10.72(3)(c)2.
2. 5 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, is the deadline for candidates for state office to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).10.72(3)(cm)
(cm) July 20. No earlier than July 1 and no later than July 20, the board receives continuing reports by candidates for state office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates, and by groups, individuals, or corporations attempting to influence the outcome of a statewide referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).10.72(3)(d)
(d) 3rd Tuesday in July. As soon as possible after the last day for filing nomination papers but no later than the 3rd Tuesday in July the board certifies candidates for offices for the September primary and mails notice to county clerks. See s. 10.06 (1) (h).10.72(4)
(4) August.10.72(4)(a)
(a) August 1. August 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for independent candidates for president and vice president. See s. 8.20 (8) (am).10.72(4)(b)
(b) 22 days prior to primary. No later than 22 days prior to the September primary, the board mails to each candidate for state office or the candidate's campaign treasurer, and to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate who is registered with it, forms for the pre-primary report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).10.72(4)(d)
(d) Last 14 days before primary. The board shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for state office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such candidates and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees and individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for state office during the last 14 days before the September primary. See s. 11.12 (5) and (6).10.72(5)
(5) September.10.72(5)(a)
(a) September 1. In a general election year, no special election may be scheduled between September 1 and the general election. See s. 8.50 (intro.).10.72(5)(b)
(b) 14 to 8 days before primary. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the primary, the board shall receive election reports by candidates for state office and by committees and individuals supporting or opposing such candidates. See s. 11.20 (2).10.72(5)(bm)
(bm) 1st Tuesday in September. 5 p.m., on the 1st Tuesday in September, is the deadline for independent candidates for president and vice president to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the board. See ss. 8.20 (8) (am) and 8.21.10.72(5)(c)
(c) Beginning 7 days before primary.10.72(5)(c)1.
1. The board sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.21 (13).10.72(5)(c)2.
2. The board makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.21 (10).10.72(5)(d)
(d) 2nd Tuesday in September. The 2nd Tuesday in September is the day of the September primary. See s. 5.02 (18).10.72(5)(e)
(e) 3rd Tuesday in September.10.72(5)(e)1.
1. 4:30 p.m., on the 3rd Tuesday in September, is the deadline for any write-in candidate for state office who is certified to appear on the general election ballot to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).10.72(5)(e)2.
2. The 3rd Tuesday in September is the deadline for any candidate seeking to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to file a special financial report with the board. See s. 11.50 (2) (c).10.72(5)(f)
(f) 3 days after primary results received.10.72(5)(f)1.
1. At 5 p.m. on the 3rd business day following the day on which the board receives the last statement from a county board of canvassers for the primary is the deadline to demand a recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).10.72(5)(f)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See s. 9.01 (1) (b).10.72(5)(f)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See s. 9.01 (4).10.72(5)(f)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to circuit court. See s. 9.01 (6) (a).10.72(5)(g)
(g) 4th Tuesday in September.10.72(5)(g)1.
1. No later than the 4th Tuesday in September the board certifies candidates and referenda questions for the general election. See s. 10.06 (1) (i).10.72(5)(g)2.
2. No later than the 4th Tuesday in September, the board sends a certified list of candidates who are eligible to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to the state treasurer. See s. 7.08 (2) (c).10.72(5)(h)
(h) 4th Tuesday after primary. The 4th Tuesday after the September primary is the latest that the chairperson of the board, or the chairperson's designee, may canvass the September primary and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).10.72(6)
(6) October.10.72(6)(d)
(d) 22 days prior to election. No later than 22 days prior to the general election, the board mails to each candidate for state office or the candidate's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate, and to each group, individual, or corporation supporting or opposing a statewide referendum who is registered with it, forms for the pre-election report, unless a registrant is required to file reports with the board in an electronic format. See s. 11.21 (2).10.72(6)(g)
(g) 2nd Tuesday before election. Write-in candidates for the office of president and vice president of the United States shall file their list of presidential electors and a declaration of candidacy with the board by 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday before the election. See ss. 8.185 (2) and 8.21.10.72(6)(h)
(h) Last 14 days before election. The board shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for state office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such a candidate, and by groups or individuals supporting or opposing statewide referenda and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees and individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for state office during the last 14 days before the spring election. See ss. 11.12 (5) and (6) and 11.23 (6).10.72(6)(i)
(i) 14 to 8 days before election. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the board shall receive election reports by candidates for state office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates for state office, and by groups, individuals, or corporations supporting or opposing a statewide referendum. See s. 11.20 (2).10.72(6)(j)
(j) Beginning 7 days before election.10.72(6)(j)1.
1. The board sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.21 (13).10.72(6)(j)2.
2. The board makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.21 (10).10.72(7)
(7) November.10.72(7)(a)
(a) Tuesday after first Monday in November.10.72(7)(a)1.
1. The Tuesday after the first Monday in November is the day of the general election. See s. 5.02 (5).10.72(7)(b)
(b) 1st Friday after election. The 1st Friday after the election at 4:30 p.m., whenever the board permits, is the deadline for write-in candidates for the offices of president and vice president who have not filed their electors in advance under sub. (6) but would otherwise be eligible to receive the electoral votes of this state to file a list of presidential electors and a declaration of candidacy with the board. See ss. 8.185 (2) and 8.21.10.72(7)(c)
(c) 3 days after election results received.10.72(7)(c)1.
1. At 5 p.m. on the 3rd business day following the day on which the board receives the last statement from a county board of canvassers for the election is the deadline to demand a recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).10.72(7)(c)2.
2. At 9 a.m. on the day following the last day for filing of a recount petition the board of canvassers reconvenes to begin the recount procedure. See s. 9.01 (1) (b).10.72(7)(c)3.
3. 5 p.m., 2 days after completion of the first recount, is the deadline to demand a recount in any remaining wards or municipalities. See s. 9.01 (4).10.72(7)(c)4.
4. No later than 5 business days after the recount determination aggrieved parties may appeal to circuit court. See s. 9.01 (6) (a).10.72(8)
(8) December.10.72(8)(a)
(a) December 1.10.72(8)(a)1.
1. December 1 is the latest that the chairperson of the board, or the chairperson's designee, may canvass the general election and make his or her certifications and determinations. See s. 7.70 (3) (a).10.72(8)(a)2.
2. Following the canvass, the government accountability board issues certificates of election. See s. 7.70 (5) (a).10.72(8)(e)
(e) 90 days after primary. Most September primary election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the September primary. See s. 7.23.10.72(8)(f)
(f) First Monday after 2nd Wednesday in December. The first Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December is the latest the board may deliver to one of the presidential electors, in presidential election years, 3 lists of the electors. See s. 7.70 (5) (b).10.72(8)(g)
(g) 90 days after election.10.72(8)(g)1.
1. Most general election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the general election. See s. 7.23.10.72(8)(g)2.
2. No later than 90 days after the general election, the board compiles the information contained in the reports received from municipal clerks under s. 6.276 (2) and transmits the information to the federal Election Assistance Commission. See s. 6.276 (3).10.72(8)(h)
(h) 3 years after any election. Records transferred to the board by any former registrant who has submitted a dissolution report may be destroyed 3 years after the last election in which the registrant participated. See ss. 11.12 (3) and 11.23 (3).10.72(8)(i)
(i) 6 years after any election. Financial reports may be destroyed 6 years after any election. See ss. 7.23 (1) (d) and 11.21 (11) (a).10.72(8)(k)
(k) 10 years after any election. Official canvasses may be destroyed 10 years after the election to which they relate. See s. 7.23 (1) (i).10.72 - ANNOT.
History: 1971 c. 304 s. 29 (2); 1973 c. 334 s. 29; 1973 c. 339; Stats. 1973 s. 10.72; 1975 c. 41, 420; 1977 c. 448; 1979 c. 354; 1981 c. 314 s. 146; 1983 a. 36, 539; 1985 a. 333 ss. 83 to 92, 173; 1987 a. 404; 1989 a. 368; 1993 a. 487; 2001 a. 62; 2005 a. 149; 2007 a. 98; 2009 a. 180.10.72 - ANNOT.
Cross Reference: See also s. GAB 6.04, Wis. adm. code.