training

Training Schedule

For the February 21, 2012 Spring Primary

• Training for beginners
• Training for experienced Poll Workers
• Training for Chief Inspectors

Tabulator Training: online sign-up

AutoMark Training: online sign-up

Election Official Training

The Madison City Clerk's Office now offers video training for Election officials. 

Study the video, print out and complete the corresponding certification and submit with your payroll sheet on election day.

• Beginner Training Video
  • Beginner Training Certification (PDF)
• Absentee Training Video
  • Absentee Training Certification (PDF)
• Election Day Paperwork Video
  • Election Day Paperwork Certification (PDF)

Election Official Manuals

• City of Madison Election Official guide
  • Introduction (PDF)
  • Election officials (PDF)
  • Opening the Polls (PDF)
  • Voting Hours (PDF)
  • Closing the Polls (PDF)
• State of Wisconsin Election Day Manual (PDF)
• Election Day Voter Registration Manual (PDF)
• Completing Election Day Forms (PDF) 
• Tabulator Training (PDF)
• Street Directory (PDF)

Accessibility

• AutoMark Voter Assist Terminals - NEW 2009
• Access to Voting - Access to Democracy (video)

Wisconsin State Statutes: Elections

• Chapter 5 (PDF)
• Chapter 6 (PDF)
• Chapter 7 (PDF)
• Chapter 8 (PDF)
• Chapter 9 (PDF)
• Chapter 10 (PDF)
• Chapter 11 (PDF)
• Chapter 12 (PDF)

Training

**These are for information only and DO NOT count towards the Election Official training requirement.  Videos with certificates that do count are above in the "Election Official Training" section.**

Streaming Videos, Go to City of Madison Plugins

• AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal Training/Step by Step Guide (PDF)
• City of Madison Voter Assistance Training
• Election Day Paperwork - April 2010 (PDF)
• Election Official Training For New Poll Workers (PDF) / Video
• Election Official Training For Experienced Poll Workers (PDF)
• Election Official Training - September 2010 (PDF)
• Prepared for the Canvass (PDF)
• Sealing the Red Security Bag (VIDEO)
• Opening and Closing the Polls (PDF) / Review (PDF)
• Tabulator Training
  • Opening the Polls (PDF)
  • Troubleshooting (PDF)
  • Closing the Polls (PDF)