Election Information

2023 Election Dates

April 4, 2023 Spring Election

Upcoming Election

Tuesday April 4, 2023- Spring Election

Voting Hours:  7am-8pm

TOWN OF HARTFORD

   VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

 Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.  The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both.  You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter.  Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.  You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail.

The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is:

5 pm on the fifth day before the election, March 30, 2023.

Note:    Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror.  If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person

You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person. 

Rebecca Schuster 262-673-7214

3360 Hwy K, Hartford WI 53027

Monday:    March 27, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Wednesdays: March 22 and March 29, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

 The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Wednesday March 22, 2023 from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office is: Wednesday March 29, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday April 4, 2023.  Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

 

You are able to view your ballot on-line! Please visit MYVOTE.WI.GOV   

If you are a new resident in the Town of Hartford, you will need to re-register in this township. You will need proof of residency which can be a utility bill, a bank statement, or a drivers license. Any form of proof of residency MUST HAVE A CURRENT ADDRESS. You may also use other legal documents with current address. Here is a link to the Government Accountability Board for all questions on registering to vote, GAB Voting FAQ's For any other questions, please call the clerk at (262) 673-7214.

For Election results click on the following link: http://www.co.washington.wi.us/departments.iml?Detail=263

If you have a problem with the above link go to the following: www.co.washington.wi.us click on Departments > County Clerk > Election Information > Еlection results and you should find what you're looking for.

 

NOTICE OF ADVISORY REFERENDUM 

       Washington County & Municipalities                      Sharing the Sales Tax                         Funding our Local Road Projects

                              April 4, 2023

Referendum Details

At an election in the Town of Hartford of Washington County, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people:

Washington County currently imposes a 0.5% Sales Tax throughout the county and none of these dollars are shared with local municipalities. Municipalities are putting forth a proposal to Washington County for sharing the Sales Tax Revenue.

“Would you support an agreement where the County would annually share 20% of the revenues with the cities, villages, and towns to apply to local road maintenance and construction?”

A copy of the entire text of the resolution directing the submission of the question can be obtained from the office of the Town of Hartford.

Additional Information

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the Town of Hartford, Washington County this 7th Day of March 2023.                                                                                          Town Clerk, Rebecca Schuster