Elections

 

Index

 Polling Places

Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

The City of St. Francis has 3 voting districts:   

  • 1st & 3rd District
    St. Francis Lions Club Community Center, 3476 E. Howard Avenue
  • 2nd District
    St. Francis Civic Center, 3400 E. Howard Avenue

 

2026 Elections:

Spring Primary Election February 17, 2026 - NOT NEEDED

Spring Election - April 7, 2026

Partisan Primary - August 11, 2026

General Election - November 3, 2026

 

Where is your polling place? Use the Voter Listing by Address or Map below to confirm your polling place.

2021 Voting Map with Street Names
Voter List by Address

 What's New at the Polls

  • The City of St. Francis will implement Badger Books beginning with the first 2026 election. Badger Books are electronic poll books. Poll workers will ask you to sign the poll list in the same manner you signed a paper poll book, but you will be signing a screen with a finger or stylus instead of a pen on paper. If you are unable to sign because of a physical disability, you are exempt from this requirement (just as you were exempt with a paper poll book). You should inform a poll worker that you are unable to sign.  These electronic poll books are NOT connected to the internet, nor do they have the capability to connect to the internet.
  • Photo ID is required to vote.
Acceptable Forms of Photo ID
EXCITING

 Badger Books

Badger Books are electronic poll books that will replace our paper books.  Badger Books do not tabulate ballots or votes, do not ever connect to the Internet, and all data in it is encrypted and secure.  Badger Books will allow for faster voter registration on Election Day, as well as shorten line times for in-person voters.  They will help our Election Inspectors more efficiently process absentee ballots. 

 Absentee Voting

Absentee ballots are available for request approximately 45 days prior to a federal election and 21 days prior to a non-federal election. You may fill out an application online through the State website MyVote, fill out an application in person, or submit a request by mail.

If you are not registered to vote in St. Francis, you will have to register before you can obtain an Absentee Ballot. (Voter Registration Applications may also be completed online using MyVote during the open registration period.  Open registration closes 20 days prior to an election, and during late registration you may still register in person in the Clerk's Office.  There is no registration the Monday prior to an election.)
 
All requests for an Absentee Ballot must be made in writing from the elector.
  • Request in Person (Photo ID required.)
  • Request by Mail (Photo ID may be required.)
  • You may request that a ballot be mailed to you.  Fill out the Application for Absentee ballot (link below) completely and mail to the City Clerk, 3400 E. Howard Avenue, St. Francis WI 53235. The Application must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the Thursday before the election in order for an Absentee Ballot to be mailed to you.  You may instead easily request a ballot by mail online at www.myvote.wi.gov .
EL-121 Wisconsin Application for Absentee Ballot

Deadline for Returning Ballot:
  • The completed Ballot must be received by the City Clerk's office no later than 5:00 PM on the day of the election so that it can be delivered to the polling location by 8 PM. A ballot may be delivered directly to a polling place by an elector prior to 8:00 PM.  All absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.
  • For more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (414) 481-2300

 

In-person absentee voting for the April 7, 2026 Spring Election occurs in the Clerk's Office beginning on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and runs through Friday, April 3, 2026.  Hours for in-person absentee voting are M-F from 8 AM - 5 PM.

 

In-person absentee voting for the August 11, 2026 Fall Partisan Primary  occurs in the Clerk's Office beginning on Tuesday, July  27, 2026 and runs through Friday, August 7, 2026.  Hours for in-person absentee voting are M-F from 8 AM - 5 PM.

 

In-person absentee voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election occurs in the Clerk's Office beginning on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and runs through Friday, October 30, 2026.  Hours for in-person absentee voting are M-F from 8 AM - 5 PM.

 

You must present photo ID to vote in-person absentee ballots.

Absentee Request Form - 2026

 Registering to Vote

Voter Qualifications
You may vote if:
  • Are a citizen of the United States
  • Are at least 18 years of age on Election Day
  • Have been a resident of the City of St. Francis at least 28 days prior to an election

You may NOT vote if:

  • Have already voted in this election
  • Are still required to report to a probation or parole officer because of a felony conviction
  • Have been ruled incapable of voting by a judge

Registering to Vote
  • Register online through the State MyVote website. This website is very easy to use and is the fastest method.  Once registered, you may also request Absentee Ballots directly through the website.
  • You may register to vote at St. Francis City Hall Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  There is no in-person registration at City Hall on the Monday before an election.  
    • All registering voters are required to provide proof of residence showing current name and current St. Francis address.  A corroborating witness may no longer be used. (Proof of residency forms are listed on the back of the voter registration application.)
  • Registration by mail must be postmarked no later than the 20th day (3rd Wednesday) before the election.
    • First-time Wisconsin registrants registering by mail must also provide proof of residence showing current name and current St. Francis address. 
  • Register at the polls on Election Day. 
    • Election Day registration requires that you provide one proof of residence showing current name and current St. Francis address; a corroborating witness may no longer be used.
    • Driver license or state ID # must be provided if one was ever issued.
  • Download the Voter Registration Form (EL-131) from the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board website

If you have any questions, contact St. Francis City Hall at (414) 481-2300. 
Voter Registration - District Boundaries by Address List
2021 Voting Map with Street Names

 Sample Ballots

Below are sample ballots for current elections in the City of St. Francis.  You can verify your polling location and district by viewing the Polling Location information.

April 7, 2026 Sample Ballots are listed below:

 

04-07-2026 Sample Ballots - All Districts

 Election Inspectors

The City of St. Francis is fortunate to have a group of dedicated Election Inspectors!  If you are interested in joining our team of Election Inspectors, please fill out and return an application and we can put you on our list. We thank you for your willingness to help.

City of St. Francis election officials are compensated for their work at the polls.  Our rate of pay is now $10/hour. We offer full and half day shifts. Full day shifts are from 6:30 AM until the close of Election Day activities, half day are from 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM, or from 1:30 PM - Close of Election.  All City issued paychecks are distributed by direct deposit.  You may also choose to waive compensation.

Our goal is always to run safe and meticulous elections and to have every qualified voter be able to cast a ballot!

Completed applications may be mailed to City Hall (3400 E. Howard Ave), dropped off in person, or emailed to Rebecca Gagnon.

Election Inspector Application

 Voter Public Access

The State of Wisconsin Elections Commission gives you access to your voter information. If you are not sure you are registered to vote in Wisconsin you can look up your registration at MyVote Wisconsin.
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