Elections & Voting

Tribal Elections 2021 Special Election State, Local, and Federal Elections

Tribal Elections

Election Basics

The General Election, and Primary Election (if required), occurs every three (3) years when the Oneida Business Committee is elected. All other elections are Special Elections. Eligible voter may cast a ballot at one of two polling locations at all elections. Picture ID must be presented in order to vote.

Applicants must provide the appropriate documentation, including but not limited to, copies of degree(s), official transcripts, and certifications as proof of qualification for the position in which they seek, where applicable. Those applications that do not have the proper back-up documentation regarding qualifications will be deemed as incomplete and applicant will not be eligible for candidacy.

Election Rules

The Oneida Election Law sets the rules for elections, recounts, and challenges. It also sets the role and responsibilities of the Oneida Election Board.

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Election Board

For more information

Contact the Oneida Election Board at [email protected]

2021 Special Election

Here is where you will find all the latest information regarding the 2021 Special Election. Click on the link to see what vacancies are up for election:

BCC Vacancies for 2021 Special Election

Notice	Location	Date	Time	Link
Application Period	NHC	May 10-14, 2021	8a-4:30p	Application Drop Off Notice
2021 Special Election	TBD and SEOTS	Saturday, July 10, 2021	7a-7p

State, Local, and Federal Elections

Basic Voting Information

In order to vote in Wisconsin you must:

● Be a citizen of the United States
● Be a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days
● Be 18 years old
● Proof of identification when voting at a polling place. A Tribal ID is accepted.
● Not have been convicted of treason, felony or bribery, or have had your civil rights restored
● Not have been found by a court to be incapable of understanding the objective of the electoral process
● Not make or benefit from a bet or wage depending on the result of an election

Registration Deadline: 20 days before the election (or completed in the local voter registration office up to 5:00 PM the day before the election, or completed at the polling place on election day)

Click here for more information about voting.