Spring Election Information – April 5, 2022

Polls will be open for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 5, from 7 AM to 8 PM at Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15^th Ave).  The ballot will include races for Village Board, School Board, County Supervisor, Circuit Court Judge, and Court of Appeals Judge.  The ballot will also include an advisory referendum on the use of ATVs, UTVs and golf carts on Village roads (a Frequently Asked Questions on this topic can be found here). There was not a primary in February for the spring election this year. To view a sample ballot for the Spring Election, click here.

VOTER REGISTRATION

If you need to register as a first-time voter or re-register due to a name or address change, you can register by mail or online (myvote.wi.gov) up to 20 days before the election (March 16).  You can also register at the Village Offices up to the Friday before the election (April 1).  Registration is available at the polls on election day.  Voters must reside at their address for at least 29 days by Election Day in order to register to vote.  A valid proof of residence is required to register, such as a Wisconsin driver’s license or ID, utility bill, bank statement, residential lease, or tax bill.

ABSENTEE VOTING

If you wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail, you can submit a request online (myvote.wi.gov) or fill out an application form and submit it by email to info@uniongrove.net, or by mail to the Village Offices.  In person absentee requests can be made at the Village Office starting March 22.  A valid photo ID must be included with your application.  Absentee ballots will be mailed out on or around March 15^th.

In-person absentee voting will be offered at the Municipal Center on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, March 22 to Thursday March 31 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Friday, April 1, 8 AM – 5 PM

Note that in-person absentee voting for this election will be available in the Municipal Center.  Drive-up absentee voting will not be available.

VILLAGE BOARD RACES

This year’s Spring Election will include races for 3 Village Trustee offices:

• Trustee #2 – Sandy Born
• Trustee #4 – Adam Graf (Incumbent)
• Trustee #6 – Amy Sasse (Incumbent) and Amy Sweet

For election or voting related questions, contact Village Clerk Rebecca Wallendal at (262) 878-1818 or rwallendal@uniongrove.net.