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Elections 101

Created by the Wisconsin Elections Commission


The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) announced the launch of an election education video series, “Elections 101,” that will help inform high school students and the public about how voting works in Wisconsin.


The launch of the WEC video series is a direct response to the increased public need for information about Wisconsin’s election system.

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The four-part video series provides an overview of Wisconsin’s system of election administration, as well as a closer look at fundamental components of voting, such as registration, casting an absentee ballot, voting at the polls, and how Wisconsin keeps elections secure.


Elections education is a key part of establishing election security and integrity. Elections 101 is a four-part video series that explains how elections are carried out in Wisconsin. The goal is to: a) create better awareness and understanding of how election administration works in our state and b) through that understanding, establish more trust in the process.


Each of the four videos is about 6 minutes long explores various aspects of elections administration in Wisconsin. The videos and accompanying lesson plans are intended to be used in high school classrooms as a part of civics education, and also are available to the general public here and in many other places.


The four-part video series is available for the public to view on the WEC’s website at https://elections.wi.gov/101, or by clicking a video link provided below.


Elections Overview

An overview of elections administration in Wisconsin, this introductory video touches briefly on a number of topics that will be explored in greater detail in subsequent videos.


Click here to view this video: Elections Overview

Voting Security

Let's take a look at how we maintain security and integrity with all of our elections, from voting machine testing and certification to maintaining an accurate voter registration database.


Click here to view this video: Voting Security

Nuts and Bolts

In this video we explore the ins-and-outs of voter processes like registering to vote, requesting a ballot to vote absentee, and similar hands-on activities.


Click here to view this video: Nuts and Bolts

A Day at the Polls

From getting directions from the greeter to filling out a ballot and getting a sticker when you're done, see what it is like to go to the polls and vote!


Click here to view this video: A Day at the Polls


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