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10.68

10.68 Candidates; 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 candidates:

10.68(1)

(1) December.

10.68(1)(a)

(a) December 1. December 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates running for office in the spring election. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b) and 8.10 (2).

10.68(2)

(2) January.

10.68(2)(a)

(a) First Tuesday in January.

10.68(2)(a)1.

1. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for office at the spring election to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b), 8.10 (2) and (5) and 8.21.

10.68(2)(a)2.

2. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for eligible candidates for state office to file applications to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(2)(b)

(b) Friday after 1st Tuesday in January. 4:30 p.m., on the Friday after the 1st Tuesday in January, or the following Monday if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for state office or municipal judge to file statements of economic interests with the government accountability board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 19.43 (4).

10.68(2)(bm)

(bm) Last Tuesday in January. Each candidate who is nominated at the town or village caucus must file a declaration of candidacy within 5 days after notification of nomination unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 8.05 (1) (j).

10.68(2)(c)

(c) January 31. January 31 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of December 31. See s. 11.20 (4).

10.68(3)

(3) February.

10.68(3)(a)

(a) Last 14 days before primary. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring primary must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(3)(b)

(b) 8 days before primary. The 8th day before the primary is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-primary report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the primary. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(3)(c)

(c) Friday before primary. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(3)(d)

(d) 3rd Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(d)1.

1. The 3rd Tuesday in February is the day of the spring primary. See s. 5.02 (22).

10.68(3)(d)2.

2. Upon completion of the ward canvass, the results shall be announced, the results telephoned to the proper clerks and all materials returned to the municipal clerk immediately. See ss. 7.51 (4) (b) and (5) and 7.53 (1).

10.68(3)(f)

(f) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(3)(f)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(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. See s. 9.01 (4).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(g)

(g) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(3)(g)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(h)

(h) 3 days after last day of state canvass.

10.68(3)(h)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(j)

(j) 4th Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(j)1.

1. 4:30 p.m., on the 4th Tuesday in February, is the deadline for any write-in candidate for justice or state superintendent who is certified to appear on the spring election ballot to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(3)(j)2.

2. The 4th Tuesday in February 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).

10.68(3)(j)3.

3. The 4th Tuesday in February is the deadline for any candidate in the spring election who filed an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to withdraw the application. See s. 11.50 (2) (h).

10.68(4)

(4) March.

10.68(4)(b)

(b) Last 14 days before election. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring election must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(4)(c)

(c) 8 days before election. The 8th day before the election is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-election report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the election. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(5)

(5) April.

10.68(5)(a)

(a) Friday before election. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(5)(b)

(b) First Tuesday in April. The first Tuesday in April is the day of the spring election. See s. 5.02 (21).

10.68(5)(c)

(c) Day after election. Within 24 hours after the polls close, municipalities with more than one ward shall begin municipal canvass. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(5)(d)

(d) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(5)(d)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(e)

(e) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(5)(e)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(f)

(f) Thursday after election. 9 a.m., on the Thursday after the spring election, is the latest county canvass may begin. See s. 7.60 (3).

10.68(5)(g)

(g) 2nd Tuesday in April. The 2nd Tuesday in April is the latest municipalities holding annual elections may declare results of the spring election. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(7)

(7) July.

10.68(7)(a)

(a) 3 years after any election. Records maintained by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee relating to an election may be destroyed 3 years after such election. See s. 11.12 (3).

10.68(7)(b)

(b) July 10.

10.68(7)(b)1.

1. July 10 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of June 30. See s. 11.20 (4) and (7).

10.68(7)(b)2.

2. July 10 is the deadline for each candidate at the spring election who receives a grant from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to deliver or transmit to the board proof of payment for disbursements made unless a candidate participates in a special election at least 30 days before that date. See s. 11.50 (12).

10.68 - ANNOT.

History: 1971 c. 304 s. 29 (2); 1973 c. 280; 1973 c. 334 s. 29; 1973 c. 339; Stats. 1973 s. 10.68; 1975 c. 420; 1977 c. 448; 1979 c. 354; 1981 c. 314 s. 146; 1983 a. 539; 1985 a. 333 ss. 68 to 73, 173; 1987 a. 404; 1991 a. 32; 1993 a. 487; 2001 a. 62, 105; 2005 a. 149; 2009 a. 180.

10.68 - ANNOT.

Cross Reference: See also s. GAB 6.04, Wis. adm. code.

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10.68

10.68 Candidates; 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 candidates:

10.68(1)

(1) December.

10.68(1)(a)

(a) December 1. December 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates running for office in the spring election. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b) and 8.10 (2).

10.68(2)

(2) January.

10.68(2)(a)

(a) First Tuesday in January.

10.68(2)(a)1.

1. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for office at the spring election to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b), 8.10 (2) and (5) and 8.21.

10.68(2)(a)2.

2. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for eligible candidates for state office to file applications to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(2)(b)

(b) Friday after 1st Tuesday in January. 4:30 p.m., on the Friday after the 1st Tuesday in January, or the following Monday if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for state office or municipal judge to file statements of economic interests with the government accountability board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 19.43 (4).

10.68(2)(bm)

(bm) Last Tuesday in January. Each candidate who is nominated at the town or village caucus must file a declaration of candidacy within 5 days after notification of nomination unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 8.05 (1) (j).

10.68(2)(c)

(c) January 31. January 31 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of December 31. See s. 11.20 (4).

10.68(3)

(3) February.

10.68(3)(a)

(a) Last 14 days before primary. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring primary must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(3)(b)

(b) 8 days before primary. The 8th day before the primary is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-primary report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the primary. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(3)(c)

(c) Friday before primary. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(3)(d)

(d) 3rd Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(d)1.

1. The 3rd Tuesday in February is the day of the spring primary. See s. 5.02 (22).

10.68(3)(d)2.

2. Upon completion of the ward canvass, the results shall be announced, the results telephoned to the proper clerks and all materials returned to the municipal clerk immediately. See ss. 7.51 (4) (b) and (5) and 7.53 (1).

10.68(3)(f)

(f) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(3)(f)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(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. See s. 9.01 (4).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(g)

(g) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(3)(g)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(h)

(h) 3 days after last day of state canvass.

10.68(3)(h)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(j)

(j) 4th Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(j)1.

1. 4:30 p.m., on the 4th Tuesday in February, is the deadline for any write-in candidate for justice or state superintendent who is certified to appear on the spring election ballot to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(3)(j)2.

2. The 4th Tuesday in February 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).

10.68(3)(j)3.

3. The 4th Tuesday in February is the deadline for any candidate in the spring election who filed an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to withdraw the application. See s. 11.50 (2) (h).

10.68(4)

(4) March.

10.68(4)(b)

(b) Last 14 days before election. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring election must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(4)(c)

(c) 8 days before election. The 8th day before the election is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-election report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the election. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(5)

(5) April.

10.68(5)(a)

(a) Friday before election. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(5)(b)

(b) First Tuesday in April. The first Tuesday in April is the day of the spring election. See s. 5.02 (21).

10.68(5)(c)

(c) Day after election. Within 24 hours after the polls close, municipalities with more than one ward shall begin municipal canvass. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(5)(d)

(d) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(5)(d)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(e)

(e) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(5)(e)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(f)

(f) Thursday after election. 9 a.m., on the Thursday after the spring election, is the latest county canvass may begin. See s. 7.60 (3).

10.68(5)(g)

(g) 2nd Tuesday in April. The 2nd Tuesday in April is the latest municipalities holding annual elections may declare results of the spring election. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(7)

(7) July.

10.68(7)(a)

(a) 3 years after any election. Records maintained by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee relating to an election may be destroyed 3 years after such election. See s. 11.12 (3).

10.68(7)(b)

(b) July 10.

10.68(7)(b)1.

1. July 10 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of June 30. See s. 11.20 (4) and (7).

10.68(7)(b)2.

2. July 10 is the deadline for each candidate at the spring election who receives a grant from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to deliver or transmit to the board proof of payment for disbursements made unless a candidate participates in a special election at least 30 days before that date. See s. 11.50 (12).

10.68 - ANNOT.

History: 1971 c. 304 s. 29 (2); 1973 c. 280; 1973 c. 334 s. 29; 1973 c. 339; Stats. 1973 s. 10.68; 1975 c. 420; 1977 c. 448; 1979 c. 354; 1981 c. 314 s. 146; 1983 a. 539; 1985 a. 333 ss. 68 to 73, 173; 1987 a. 404; 1991 a. 32; 1993 a. 487; 2001 a. 62, 105; 2005 a. 149; 2009 a. 180.

10.68 - ANNOT.

Cross Reference: See also s. GAB 6.04, Wis. adm. code.

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Statutes > Wisconsin > 10 > 10.68

10.68

10.68 Candidates; 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 candidates:

10.68(1)

(1) December.

10.68(1)(a)

(a) December 1. December 1 is the earliest nomination papers may be circulated for candidates running for office in the spring election. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b) and 8.10 (2).

10.68(2)

(2) January.

10.68(2)(a)

(a) First Tuesday in January.

10.68(2)(a)1.

1. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for office at the spring election to file nomination papers and a declaration of candidacy unless the deadline for filing is extended. See ss. 8.05 (3) (a) and (4) (b), 8.10 (2) and (5) and 8.21.

10.68(2)(a)2.

2. 5 p.m., on the first Tuesday in January, or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for eligible candidates for state office to file applications to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(2)(b)

(b) Friday after 1st Tuesday in January. 4:30 p.m., on the Friday after the 1st Tuesday in January, or the following Monday if Tuesday is a holiday, is the deadline for candidates for state office or municipal judge to file statements of economic interests with the government accountability board unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 19.43 (4).

10.68(2)(bm)

(bm) Last Tuesday in January. Each candidate who is nominated at the town or village caucus must file a declaration of candidacy within 5 days after notification of nomination unless the deadline for filing is extended. See s. 8.05 (1) (j).

10.68(2)(c)

(c) January 31. January 31 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of December 31. See s. 11.20 (4).

10.68(3)

(3) February.

10.68(3)(a)

(a) Last 14 days before primary. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring primary must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(3)(b)

(b) 8 days before primary. The 8th day before the primary is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-primary report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the primary. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(3)(c)

(c) Friday before primary. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(3)(d)

(d) 3rd Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(d)1.

1. The 3rd Tuesday in February is the day of the spring primary. See s. 5.02 (22).

10.68(3)(d)2.

2. Upon completion of the ward canvass, the results shall be announced, the results telephoned to the proper clerks and all materials returned to the municipal clerk immediately. See ss. 7.51 (4) (b) and (5) and 7.53 (1).

10.68(3)(f)

(f) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(3)(f)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(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. See s. 9.01 (4).

10.68(3)(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).

10.68(3)(g)

(g) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(3)(g)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(g)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).

10.68(3)(h)

(h) 3 days after last day of state canvass.

10.68(3)(h)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(h)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).

10.68(3)(j)

(j) 4th Tuesday in February.

10.68(3)(j)1.

1. 4:30 p.m., on the 4th Tuesday in February, is the deadline for any write-in candidate for justice or state superintendent who is certified to appear on the spring election ballot to file an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. See s. 11.50 (2) (a).

10.68(3)(j)2.

2. The 4th Tuesday in February 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).

10.68(3)(j)3.

3. The 4th Tuesday in February is the deadline for any candidate in the spring election who filed an application to participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund to withdraw the application. See s. 11.50 (2) (h).

10.68(4)

(4) March.

10.68(4)(b)

(b) Last 14 days before election. Any contribution of $500 or more which is received by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee within 14 days of the spring election must be reported to the board or other appropriate filing officer within 24 hours of receipt. See s. 11.12 (5).

10.68(4)(c)

(c) 8 days before election. The 8th day before the election is the deadline for each candidate or his or her personal campaign committee to file a pre-election report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of the 15th day preceding the election. See s. 11.20 (2) and (7).

10.68(5)

(5) April.

10.68(5)(a)

(a) Friday before election. Vacancies may be filled within 4 days. See s. 7.38 (2).

10.68(5)(b)

(b) First Tuesday in April. The first Tuesday in April is the day of the spring election. See s. 5.02 (21).

10.68(5)(c)

(c) Day after election. Within 24 hours after the polls close, municipalities with more than one ward shall begin municipal canvass. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(5)(d)

(d) 3 days after last day of municipal canvass.

10.68(5)(d)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of municipal canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(d)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).

10.68(5)(e)

(e) 3 days after last day of county canvass.

10.68(5)(e)1.

1. 5 p.m., 3 days after the last day of county canvass, is the deadline to demand the first recount. See s. 9.01 (1) (a).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(e)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).

10.68(5)(f)

(f) Thursday after election. 9 a.m., on the Thursday after the spring election, is the latest county canvass may begin. See s. 7.60 (3).

10.68(5)(g)

(g) 2nd Tuesday in April. The 2nd Tuesday in April is the latest municipalities holding annual elections may declare results of the spring election. See s. 7.53 (2).

10.68(7)

(7) July.

10.68(7)(a)

(a) 3 years after any election. Records maintained by a candidate or his or her personal campaign committee relating to an election may be destroyed 3 years after such election. See s. 11.12 (3).

10.68(7)(b)

(b) July 10.

10.68(7)(b)1.

1. July 10 is the deadline for every candidate for state or local office or his or her personal campaign committee to file a continuing report with the board or other appropriate filing officer. Such report is current to the end of June 30. See s. 11.20 (4) and (7).

10.68(7)(b)2.

2. July 10 is the deadline for each candidate at the spring election who receives a grant from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to deliver or transmit to the board proof of payment for disbursements made unless a candidate participates in a special election at least 30 days before that date. See s. 11.50 (12).

10.68 - ANNOT.

History: 1971 c. 304 s. 29 (2); 1973 c. 280; 1973 c. 334 s. 29; 1973 c. 339; Stats. 1973 s. 10.68; 1975 c. 420; 1977 c. 448; 1979 c. 354; 1981 c. 314 s. 146; 1983 a. 539; 1985 a. 333 ss. 68 to 73, 173; 1987 a. 404; 1991 a. 32; 1993 a. 487; 2001 a. 62, 105; 2005 a. 149; 2009 a. 180.

10.68 - ANNOT.

Cross Reference: See also s. GAB 6.04, Wis. adm. code.