Voting is easy!

There are two types of voting equipment available at each voting site in the City.

One system uses a computerized optical scan ballot. Voters receive a paper ballot and a marking pen. Voters simply connect the two parts of the arrow pointing to the candidate(s) of their choice. After marking their ballot, the voter places the ballot in a counter, which scans the ballot and tabulates the votes. The counted ballot is then dropped into a locked compartment.

The second type of voting equipment uses a touch screen. Voters work through the ballot by touching the different offices shown on the screen. The size of the print can be increased for easier reading. These machines are also equipped with braille controls and an audio headset for the visually impaired.

Where do I vote?

Wisconsin voters can look up their polling place and other election-related information using a new function of the state's voter registration system. Voter Public Access gives the public a new means of getting information about voter registration, voting history, normal polling place locations, current office holders, and sample ballots for upcoming elections.

Access the state's Voter Public Access system here:

• Look up your voter registration and polling place location
• Look up polling place location for an address

You must vote in the ward in which you live. You must cast your ballot at the voting location for your neighborhood. If you know your ward number, go to the List of Voting Locations chart below to find the address of the voting site for your ward. If you don't know where you need to go to vote, click here to see full City of Eau Claire map of voting wards (1.19 Mb PDF) You can enlarge areas of the map to see a specific neighborhood.  Once you have determined your ward, go to the Voting Locations chart to find you voting site. If you still have questions about your voting site, contact the City Election's office at 839 - 4913.

Absentee Voting
State Statues allow anyone who is unwilling or unable to go to the polls on election day to vote by absentee ballot. Voters no longer need to give a reason when requesting an absentee ballot. You can cast an absentee ballot in person or by mail.

Absentee Voting in Person
Absentee ballots can be cast for the two weeks prior to Election Day.

* Where: Elections Office, City Hall, 203 S Farwell Street.
* When: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday
* Call 839 - 4913 to make sure the ballots are available.

Absentee voting by mail
You can vote by absentee ballot by mail. You must submit a written request containing the following information:

1. Your name
2. Your address
3. The address the absentee ballot should be mailed to
4. Your signature.

You may include this information in a letter or complete an Absentee Ballot Request form.  Click here for a request form.

Mail the letter or completed form to:
City Elections Office, 203 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Written applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day.

*Ward 16 consists of that portion of the City located in Chippewa County, east of the Chippewa River. Wards 40 & 41 consist of those portions of the City located in Chippewa County, west of the Chippewa River. All other wards are in Eau Claire County.

For more information contact the City Election Office at 839-4913