The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 8 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City of Whitewater has two polling places for this election, the Downtown Armory, 146 W. North Street, and the UW-W University Center Hamilton Room. If you are uncertain as to which is your polling place, you may enter your address at this site.
State races: Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Representative to the Assembly
County races – Walworth County – Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court
County races – Jefferson County – Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court
City of Whitewater Referendum – Exceeding the tax levy limit for the purpose of establishing, staffing and operating a City of Whitewater Municipal Government Fire and Emergency Services Department… [See sample ballot below for the exact language.]
Whitewater Unified School District – Exceeding revenue limit for non-recurring purposes consisting of the following: maintaining targeted class sizes, maintaining student support and mental health services, maintaining comprehensive instructional and co-curricular programs, and maintaining technology, safety, and facilities infrastructure. [See sample ballot below for the exact language.]
You may view a sample of your ballot on the city’s website. The ballot for those residing in Jefferson County is labeled “Wards 11-13.”
Specific types of photo identification are required in order to vote. This website shows the acceptable forms of ID.
Citizens may register to vote at the polls. Proof of residence is required. This website shows the acceptable forms. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who:
- will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day.
- has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.
