Resources
Training
City of Madison Election Officials are required to attend training or watch a training webinar before every election that they work. View upcoming training options.
There is no need to RSVP for training sessions.
Apply to serve as an Election Official
Reference Materials
April 2020 Memo from Clerk to City of Madison Poll Workers
Quick Guides
- Curbside Voting
- Checking ID
- Guide to Acceptable Styles of WI ID
- Election Day Registrations
- Election Day Registrations - Second Official
- Ineligible Voter List
- Processing Absentee Ballots
- Provisional Ballots
- Returning Provisional Voter
- Remaking Ballots
- Remaking Ballots for a Partisan Primary (for August of even-numbered years)
City of Madison Election Official Guide
Other Materials
- Polling Place Tabletop Exercise
- Counting Votes Manual (Spring Primary, Spring Election, & General Election), State Elections Commission
- Counting Votes Manual (Partisan Primary), State Elections Commission
- Respecting Cultural Differences at the Polls
- Equity & Engagement at the Polls
Videos
These videos were offered as training for previous elections. The webinar for the current election can be found on the training website.
Training Videos for New Poll Workers
- Prohibited Harassment and Discrimination at the Polls
- Training for New Poll Workers
- Equity & Engagement at the Polls
Video Resources for Experienced Poll Workers
- Equity & Engagement at the Polls
- Election Day Voter Registration
- Processing Absentees
- Observers at the Polls
- Election Official Ethical Considerations
- Balanced and Secure Elections
- New Chief Inspectors: Beyond the Baseline
Wisconsin Elections Commission Manual
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has compiled an Election Day Manual for Election Officials.
Accessibility
Video: This Is Where We Vote - 2014