County clerk reports early voting and vendor options for recertifying tabulators

Oct 28, 2026

The county clerk said early voting is underway, three vendors are certified under Wisconsin rules and the county will invite certified vendors to demonstrate equipment; certification and potential equipment costs were described as ranging from roughly $3,000 to $10,000 depending on certification outcomes.

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The county clerk briefed the board on election readiness and the certification status of voting tabulators under the 2.0 rules. The clerk said there are three certified vendors in Wisconsin, that municipal clerks will be invited to vendor presentations, and that certification or manufacturing choices could cost between about $3,000 and $10,000 per unit depending on outcomes. The clerk emphasized that no changes are required before the midterms and that the county is not facing an immediate election‑day disruption.

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