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WI AB442
WI AB442The first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election.
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Introduced
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
In Committee
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election is the December 1 preceding the election. The spring election is the election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect nonpartisan judicial, educational, and local officers. The presidential preference primary is also held at the spring election. Nomination papers for the spring election must generally be filed no later than 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday in January preceding the election. This bill changes the first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election to the November 16 preceding the election. The bill makes a similar change to a number of other provisions of law with dates that track with that date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies various sections of Wisconsin state law to change the first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election from December 1 to November 16. The spring election, which occurs on the first Tuesday in April, is used to elect nonpartisan judicial, educational, and local officers, and also includes the presidential preference primary. The bill systematically updates multiple statutory references across different sections of law, ensuring consistency in the new earlier date for nomination paper circulation. This change effectively extends the period during which candidates can begin collecting signatures and preparing their nomination papers by approximately two weeks. The modifications apply to various local government contexts, including town, village, and county elections, and also impact how vacancies in certain offices are handled. By shifting the start date for nomination papers earlier, the bill provides candidates with more time to prepare and submit their paperwork for the spring election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Joers added as a coauthor (on 01/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab442 |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB442-AA1.pdf |
| AB442 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1946688.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB442.pdf |
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