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What is a General Election: A final eletion for a political office with a limited list of candidates. The candidates in the general election are the people who won their party's primary elction. General elections happen at local, state, and national levels.
NOTE: You cannot register the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before an election, but you can register at the polling place on Election Day.
- City of Oshkosh: City Clerk - Elections
- Winnebago County Election Information
- Wisconsin Elections Commission: Voter Information Center
- Voter Photo ID: What You Need to Know
- Get a free state of Wisconsin ID card or a document that can be used for voting after one visit to a Division of Motor Vehicles office.
Important Dates for the April 6 Spring Election
In the City of Oshkosh, you may vote Early In Person Absentee Voting two weeks prior to an election at the City Clerk’s Office. Please check the City of Oshkosh City Clerk Elections website page for up-to-date information.
Voter Registration Deadlines & Details:
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Wed., Mar. 17 - The deadline to register online or by mail (postmarked).
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Fri., Apr. 2 at 4:30 p.m. - The deadline to register at your clerk's office or other designated location.
Absentee Voting Information
Instructions for Wisconsin Absentee Voters
Absentee By Mail Deadlines:
- Thurs., Apr. 1 at 5 p.m. - The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for regular and overseas voters.
- Fri., Apr. 2 at 5 p.m. - The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for indefinitely confined voters and military voters (not on active duty).
- Tues., Apr. 6 at 8:00 p.m. – If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Primary Day, Feb. 16.
*Absentee Voter Signature of Witness offered at Oshkosh Public Library*
If you need a witness to sign your absentee ballot, a library staff member can provide a signature during business hours.
Here's how:
- Call (920) 236-5205 or 236-5203 when you arrive at the library during business hours. You do not need an appointment.
- A staff member will provide a witness signature on your absentee ballot.
- Please bring a photo ID.
- Please wear a mask and maintain physical distancing for everyone's health and safety.
Early In Person Absentee Voting (Early Voting)
***Find your municipal clerk's office
You can vote absentee at your local municipal clerk's office. If you apply for an absentee ballot in your municipal clerk's office, or another designated location for in-person absentee voting, you will vote your ballot immediately in the clerk's office, seal your ballot in the proper envelope, and return it to a member of the clerk's staff. No ballots may be taken out of the clerk's office. You will need to show your acceptable photo ID for voting when voting by in-person absentee ballot.
Each city, village and town in Wisconsin is responsible for setting the dates and hours of in-person absentee voting for their municipality
More information about acceptable photo IDs can be found at bringit.wi.gov.
Apr. 6 Election Results
Wisconsin StateSuperintendent of Public Instruction
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Jill Underly | 291,041 | 56.3% |
Deborah Kerr | 225,949 | 43.7% |
Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 2
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Shelley Grogan | 114,994 | 57.6% |
Jeffrey Davis (Incumbent) | 84,753 | 42.4% |
Winnebago County Executive
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Jon Doemel | 13,062 | 53.9% |
Mark Harris (Incumbent) | 11,171 | 46.1% |
Oshkosh Mayor
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Lori Palmeri (Incumbent) | 4,517 | 51.9% |
Kris Larson | 4,183 | 48.1% |
Oshkosh Common Council
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Bill Miller | 3,921 | 17.9% |
Aaron Wojciechowski | 3,860 | 17.6% |
Courtney Hansen | 3,757 | 17.1% |
Jake Krause (Incumbent) | 3,731 | 17.0% |
Lateria Garrett | 3,660 | 16.7% |
Michael Beardsley | 2,987 | 13.6% |
Oskosh Area School Board
Candidate | Total Votes | % Votes |
Beth Wyman | 8,066 | 28.4% |
Chris Wright | 6,122 | 21.6% |
Kristopher Karns | 5,089 | 17.9% |
Jim Evans (Incumbent) | 4,868 | 17.1% |
Robert Rigoni, Jr. | 4,261 | 15.0% |
What's On My Ballot?
Visit the my.vote.wi.gov website to:
- Find out what's on my ballot?
- Update My Name or Address (if your name/address is current on your driver license)
- Find my polling place
- Request to Vote Absentee
- Track My Ballot if voting absentee
Government Sites
- Oshkosh City Clerk: Elections
- Oshkosh City Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions
- Federal Voting Assistance Program
- BallotReady – A nonpartisan site that allows you to build your ballot by diving into every candidate and referendum including candidates' backgrounds, stances on issues and experience.
- Where's my Polling Place?
- Who will be on your ballot? - Learn about the candidates.
- Presidential Election Process
- WI League of Women Voters
- AARP Election Page
- Wisconsin Democratic Party
- Wisconsin Republican Party
- Wisconsin Libertarian Party
- Wisconsin Green Party
Winnebago County Democratic Party
Address: 480 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 479-6052
Winnebago County Republican Party
Address: 738 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (920) 303-9270
Campaign Finance
Federal Election Commission – Official United States Government website that tracks campaign finance and donations.
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