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10.64 County clerk; spring primary and election. The following subsections set forth, in chronological order, dates relating to the spring primary and election or occurrences during the spring period that affect the county clerk:10.64(1)
(1) November.10.64(1)(b)
(b) 4th Tuesday in November. On the 4th Tuesday in November, the county clerk publishes a type A notice of the spring election. See s. 10.06 (2) (a).10.64(1m)
(1m) December.10.64(1m)(a)
(a) December 1. December 1 is the earliest date that nomination papers may be circulated for candidates running for office in the spring election. See s. 8.10 (2).10.64(2)
(2) January.10.64(2)(a)
(a) 1st Tuesday in January. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for county office at the spring election to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy with the county clerk unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b), 8.10 (2) and (5) and 8.21.10.64(2)(b)
(b) January 17. No later than January 17, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a local referendum who is registered with the clerk forms for the continuing report. See s. 11.22 (3).10.64(2)(e)
(e) Last Tuesday in January. On the last Tuesday in January the county clerk upon receipt of the notice from the board prepares the ballots and gives notice to all municipal clerks that there will be a primary. See s. 10.06 (2) (b).10.64(2)(f)
(f) 22 days prior to primary.10.64(2)(f)1.
1. No later than 22 days prior to the spring primary, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, and to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate who is registered with the clerk, forms for the pre-primary report. See s. 11.22 (3).10.64(2)(f)2.
2. 22 days before the spring primary, the county clerk distributes ballots and forms prescribed by the board to the municipal clerks in the county. See s. 7.10 (3) (a).10.64(2)(g)
(g) January 1 to 31. No earlier than January 1 and no later than January 31, the county clerk shall receive continuing reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting or opposing candidates for county office, and by groups, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing a local referendum. See s. 11.20 (4).10.64(3)
(3) February.10.64(3)(a)
(a) February 1. No special election may be scheduled after February 1 and before the date of the spring election. See s. 8.50 (intro.).10.64(3)(am)
(am) Beginning on February 1.10.64(3)(am)1.
1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.22 (9).10.64(3)(am)2.
2. The clerk makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.22 (5).10.64(3)(am)3.
3. The clerk notifies the district attorney or attorney general of delinquencies. See ss. 11.22 (4), 11.60 (4) and 11.61 (2).10.64(3)(d)
(d) Last 14 days before primary. The county clerk shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for county office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such a candidate, and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees or individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for county office during the last 14 days before the spring primary. See s. 11.12 (5) and (6).10.64(3)(e)
(e) 2nd Monday before primary. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the primary, the county clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for county office and by committees and individuals supporting such candidates. See s. 11.20 (2).10.64(3)(f)
(f) Beginning 7 days before primary.10.64(3)(f)1.
1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.22 (9).10.64(3)(f)2.
2. The clerk makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.22 (5).10.64(3)(f)3.
3. The clerk notifies the district attorney or the attorney general of delinquencies. See ss. 11.22 (4), 11.60 (4) and 11.61 (2).10.64(3)(g)
(g) Monday before primary. On the Monday before the spring primary, the county clerk publishes a type B notice for the primary. See s. 10.06 (2) (d).10.64(3)(h)
(h) 3rd Tuesday in February. The 3rd Tuesday in February is the day of the spring primary. See s. 5.02 (22).10.64(3)(i)
(i) Thursday after primary. No later than 9 a.m. on the Thursday after the spring primary the county canvass shall begin. See s. 7.60 (3).10.64(3)(i)1.
1. 5 p.m., 3 days after last day of the county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).10.64(3)(i)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).10.64(3)(i)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).10.64(3)(i)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).10.64(3)(j)
(j) 7 days after primary. No later than 7 days after the spring primary, the county clerk transmits to the board a statement of votes cast for state offices at the primary. See s. 7.60 (5).10.64(4)
(4) March.10.64(4)(d)
(d) 4th Tuesday before election. On the 4th Tuesday before the spring election, the county clerk publishes a type A notice of any state or county referendum to be held at the election. See s. 10.06 (2) (f).10.64(4)(e)
(e) 22 days prior to election. No later than 22 days prior to the spring election, the county clerk mails to each candidate for county office or such person's campaign treasurer, to each committee or individual supporting or opposing a candidate and to each group or individual supporting or opposing a local referendum who is registered with the clerk, forms for the pre-election report. See s. 11.22 (3).10.64(4)(em)
(em) 22 days before election. 22 days before the spring election, the county clerk distributes ballots and forms prescribed by the board to municipal clerks in the county. See s. 7.10 (3) (a).10.64(4)(f)
(f) 3rd Tuesday in March. On the 3rd Tuesday in March or upon receipt of notice from the board the county clerk prepares the ballots and gives notice to all the municipal clerks. See s. 10.06 (2) (e).10.64(4)(j)
(j) Last 14 days before election. The county clerk shall receive reports of late contributions of $500 or more by candidates for county office or committees or individuals supporting or opposing such a candidate, and by groups or individuals supporting or opposing county referenda and reports of late disbursements exceeding $20 by committees and individuals supporting or opposing a candidate for county office during the last 14 days before the spring election. See ss. 11.12 (5) and (6) and 11.23 (6).10.64(4)(L)
(L) 2nd Monday before election. No earlier than 14 days and no later than 8 days before the election, the county clerk shall receive election reports by candidates for county office, by committees and individuals supporting candidates for county office, and by groups, individuals, and corporations supporting or opposing local referenda. See s. 11.20 (2).10.64(4)(m)
(m) Beginning 7 days before election.10.64(4)(m)1.
1. The clerk sends notice to delinquents of failure to comply with filing requirements. See s. 11.22 (9).10.64(4)(m)2.
2. The clerk makes a list of delinquents available for public inspection. See s. 11.22 (5).10.64(4)(m)3.
3. The clerk notifies the district attorney or attorney general of delinquencies. See ss. 11.22 (4), 11.60 (4) and 11.61 (2).10.64(5)
(5) April.10.64(5)(a)
(a) Monday before election. On the Monday before the spring election the county clerk publishes type B and C notices for the election. See s. 10.06 (2) (d).10.64(5)(b)
(b) First Tuesday in April. The first Tuesday in April is the day of the spring election. See s. 5.02 (21).10.64(5)(c)
(c) Thursday after election. The county canvass shall begin no later than 9 a.m. on the Thursday after the spring election. See s. 7.60 (3).10.64(5)(c)1.
1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of the county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).10.64(5)(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).10.64(5)(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).10.64(5)(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).10.64(5)(c)5.
5. Immediately after expiration of the recount period, the county clerk issues a certificate of election to each individual elected to county office. See s. 7.60 (6).10.64(5)(d)
(d) 10 days after election. No later than 10 days after the spring election, the county clerk delivers or transmits to the board a statement of votes cast for state and national offices at the election. See s. 7.60 (5).10.64(7)
(7) June.10.64(7)(a)
(a) 90 days after primary. Most spring primary election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the spring primary. See s. 7.23.10.64(8)
(8) July.10.64(8)(a)
(a) 90 days after election. Most spring election materials may be destroyed 90 days after the spring election. See s. 7.23.10.64(8)(am)
(am) 1 year after any election. Election notices, correspondence in connection with such notices and proofs of publication may be destroyed 1 year after the election to which they relate. See s. 7.23 (1) (j).10.64(8)(b)
(b) 3 years after any election. Records transferred to the county clerk 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).10.64(8)(c)
(c) 6 years after any election. Financial reports may be destroyed 6 years after any election. See s. 7.23 (1) (d).10.64(8)(d)
(d) 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).10.64 - ANNOT.
History: 1971 c. 40 s. 93; 1971 c. 304 s. 29 (2); 1973 c. 280; 1973 c. 334 s. 29; 1973 c. 339; Stats. 1973 s. 10.64; 1975 c. 420; 1977 c. 203 s. 106; 1977 c. 448; 1979 c. 354; 1981 c. 314 s. 146; 1983 a. 539; 1985 a. 333; 1987 a. 404; 1989 a. 56; 1993 a. 487; 2001 a. 62, 107; 2005 a. 149.