Frequently Asked Questions
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Can a candidate withdraw from a race and have his or her name removed from the ballot? |
Once a candidate qualifies for ballot status, her name appears on the ballot. The candidate cannot withdraw and have her name removed. Only in case of death of the candidate can the name be removed from the ballot. S. 8.35, Wis. Stats. The candidate can make a statement to notice the electors that she no longer wishes to seek the office by election, but her name will appear on the ballot. Should the candidate win the election, she may decline to hold the office. This creates a vacancy that is filed following the provisions of Ch. 17. 3/12/2003 |
| What is the statutory language on a ballot where more than one officer is to be elected? |
In the above example, the statutory language is: “Vote for not more than three.” The number of candidates an elector is allowed to vote for, whether at a primary or an election, is the same as the number of officers to be elected. S. 5.52, Wis. Stats. 3/24/2003 |
| How is the order of candidates' names appearing on the ballot determined? |
The order in which candidates names appear on the ballot is determined by the drawing of lots, or by any method that is by chance. S. 5.60(1)(b), Wis. Stats. 3/24/2003 |
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