Election 2020 Voter Guide: What's On The Ballot In Brookfield

BROOKFIELD, WI—Voters in Wisconsin will be headed to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2020 general election.

In addition to the presidential and congressional races, there are several key races at the state and local level. Voting will be different this year thanks to rules approved to expand early and mail-in voting in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

To vote in Wisconsin, you must register. You can start the registration process online at My Vote WI. You can also register in-person at the local municipal clerk's office, or at the polling place on Election Day.

Also on My Vote WI, you can check the status of your voter registration and look at who is on your ballot. Make sure you know the acceptable forms of identification required in Wisconsin.

Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 14
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14
In-person: Oct. 30

Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Received by Oct. 29
Return by Mail: Received by Nov. 3 by 8 p.m.

Voting Absentee

Anyone can vote absentee (U.S. citizen, 18 years of age, who has resided in the district in which he or she intends to vote for at least 28 days) who registers to vote is eligible to request an absentee ballot. Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one.

If you are a registered Wisconsin voter, you can download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EL-121). Just complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. You can find your clerk at MyVote WI: myvote.wi.gov by searching for your voter record or performing an address search. Your application must be received by the clerk no later than 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the election for an absentee ballot to be sent to you.

You will also need to provide a copy of your acceptable photo ID with your request. If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.
All registered voters may also use www.myvote.wi.gov to request their absentee ballot by clicking "Vote Absentee."

Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service recommends absentee ballots be mailed one week before Election Day to arrive in time. You can also vote absentee at your local municipal clerk's office.

If you apply for an absentee ballot in your municipal clerk's office, or another designated location for in-person absentee voting, you will vote your ballot immediately in the clerk's office, seal your ballot in the proper envelope, and return it to a member of the clerk's staff. No ballots may be taken out of the clerk's office.

You will need to show your acceptable photo ID for voting when voting by in-person absentee ballot.

When can I Vote an In-Person Absentee Ballot?

In the City of Brookfield, Absentee ballots may be returned:

• USPS mail return: The ballot must be received back by no later than Election Day in order to count. The Postal Service advises at least 2-5 days for local delivery and longer for out of the area delivery.
• Drop off return: You may deliver your ballot to the Clerk's Office at City Hall during regular business hours (2000 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield WI 53005) (the “return to address” is listed on the envelope). Our regular Office hours are M-F, 8am-5pm. On Election Day, we are open 7am., to 8pm., and ballots may be dropped off up until 8pm.
• Drop Box Return: You may drop your absentee ballot enclosed inside the completed return envelope, into the Payment Drop Box located on the east side parking lot that runs between the back of City Hall and Brookfield Central High School at any time between now and 8:00 pm., on Election Day. The drop box is checked daily and on Election Day it is checked multiple times during the day with the last check occurring at 8:00 pm. Click here for a map view of the Drop Box Location.

If you still have your ballot on Election Day, it may be returned in person to your polling location by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd.

In Person Absentee Voting (often referred to as Early Voting):

Due to Covid-19, social distancing and safe protocols will be in place. Please wear a mask. For the city of Brookfield:

Location: City Hall Clerk’s Office, 2000 N Calhoun Road Brookfield WI 53005
Dates: Begins Tuesday, October 20 Ends: Friday, October 30
Hours: 8 a.m.. to 5 p.m. (Weekdays, Monday–Friday)

The Number of Absentee Ballots Issued, Returned and Outstanding by Close of Polls on Election Day will be posted here by no later than 10 p.m., on Election Day:

Special note: Due to social distancing, even if you vote absentee in person prior to Election Day, you may still need to wait in a line. Voters may need to wait outside in inclement weather to ensure social distancing protocol is being followed. In addition, all those using in-person absentee voting are encouraged to wear a mask and bring their own black ball point pen.

In the Town of Brookfield in-person absentee voting hours are

Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26- Thursday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct 30 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Here's what Brookfield voters will see on the ballot Nov.3:

President

Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence (Republican)

Don Blankenship / William Mohr (Constitution)

Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy Spike Cohen (Libertarian Party)

Brian Carroll / Amar Patel (American Solidarity Party)

Representative In Congress District 5:

Tom Palzewicz (Democratic)

Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)

State Assembly District 14:

Robyn Vining (Democratic)

Bonnie Lee (Republican)

Waukesha County District Attorney:

Susan L. Opper (Republican)

Waukesha County Clerk:

Meg Wartman (Republican)

Waukesha County Treasurer:

Pamela Reeves (Republican)

Waukesha County Register of Deeds:

James R. Behrend (Republican)

Note: Patch has linked to profiles for candidates who have filled out the Patch candidate profile questionnaire.