Elections

Election Information

Polling site for City of Chetek residents – 220 Stout Street (city hall)

Use back entrance – Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Upcoming Elections – 2024

• Spring primary election-Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (If Needed)
• Spring election-Tuesday, April 2, 2024
• Fall primary-Tuesday, August 13, 2024
• General election-Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Voter Information – https://myvote.wi.gov This site will give you information about registering, request an absentee ballot, find your polling place, and see what’s on a ballot

Wisconsin Elections Commission – https://elections.wi.gov

Candidates – click on the “local candidates” tab. Chetek is a “non-partisan”. You will find the necessary paperwork to run for local offices under this tab. Voters – click on the “voter” tab for election information.

Municipal Elections – Chetek holds municipal elections every year. The City’s six elected officials includes a mayor, four (4) council members, and a municipal judge. Council members serve their designated ward and represent the entire city. Council and mayor terms are for two years and the municipal judge serves a four-year term. Council terms are staggered so no more than two council members are elected each year. In the event three (3) or more people run for any given position, a spring primary shall be held in February. The regular spring election is held on the first Tuesday every April.

Running for city offices – Citizens seeking election must file nomination papers. Circulation of nomination papers begins December 1st prior to the year seeking office. Papers must be received by the municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of January of the year seeking office. Click on this link for forms: https://elections.wi.gov/candidates/local/non-partisan

State and Federal Elections are held in even-numbered years. Primary elections are held for state and federal elections on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August.