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For absentee packets, the trainer instructed workers to verify the certificate envelope includes the voter's signature, a witness signature, the witness printed name and the witness address. After checking an absentee ballot in, staff should write the voter's number on the label.

On tabulators the trainer reminded staff that tabulators will return a ballot to an in-person voter if the machine detects an error, and that poll workers must not cast a ballot with errors for an in-person voter. \"If the tabulator detects a mistake on the ballot always return the ballot back to the voter so they can correct it. Again, the voter gets 3 chances to mark their ballot correctly,\" the trainer said, and recommended offering an express vote ballot if a voter has already spoiled a ballot.

The trainer reviewed ballot-initialing rules: each ballot needs two sets of initials; chief inspectors will provide some ballots with one set of initials and workers should not add their initials until handing the ballot to the voter. Ballots for this election are preprinted with ward numbers, so staff will not need to stamp ward numbers.

For the DS200 tabulator the trainer advised positioning a bar in the back of the machine in the down position before opening polls to avoid jams, and noted that the DS200 will print three sets of results at the end of the night because a school district race appears on the ballot; staff must obtain signatures on all three sets. At closing, all items that include ballots (spoiled ballots, duplicate ballots and related envelopes) should be sealed in ballot bags; unused ballots are not sealed. Provisional ballot envelopes should be sealed in their own ballot bag and returned to City Hall, separate from regular ballot bags.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Election Official Training, Spring Election 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The trainer reviewed absentee ballot checking, barcode scanning in the Badger book, tabulator procedures (DS200), ballot-initialing rules, and sealing requirements for ballots and provisional envelopes.","taxTitle","Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",69832,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6117073,"Trainer reviews acceptable photo IDs, provisional ballots and deadlines",158,112605,271125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730950-42e0672534dd0558659d322454655cfa&start=112&end=271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730950-42e0672534dd0558659d322454655cfa/thumbnail_112605.jpg","/articles/6117073/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Trainer-reviews-acceptable-photo-IDs-provisional-ballots-and-deadlines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117073-c49b1101ff862974e3839d54e40171cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105228&Signature=T0jIsdCThTa~bJgWgt50MurRCFZOssuY9MtQGLZICxN9THAQH4-WOoLr4Nh7CJac8XZ~~oBQa7GQP7iReXf0hjrLRW9NTzopOJ5xxI2kuZCU15rRY~3SRL8pfkNW1P5ecnfyEJPy9U9J37hftaGpzAGc6v6kF5rJZIqIhK5dGJxdsFKSSRQdgFSplJUg7te1xqdZG3dvZDlYqN-MflXcuZuAtMotmsB8eFG4Rt0xc27oWbboLyRfbuwUtyPLVRMkxtnt8aIshvDKhQk1OMXokhq16ho0Z8k2id1Ns4c3ZFbdhxQywNjxU2K5pUhp6YVFEsbKqeTpa-L~flxolYcn8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff member, election training instructor, reviewed acceptable forms of photo identification and the circumstances that require provisional ballots. The trainer said that certain photo IDs remain acceptable even if expired since the last general election, noting specifically that U.S. passports and uniformed services ID cards may be used if they expired after Nov. 5, 2024. \"A Wisconsin driver's license or state I.D. receipt is valid expired and it does not matter what the expiration date is,\" the trainer said.

The trainer listed additional rules: a certificate of naturalization is valid if issued within two years of the election day; a student ID may be used if the voter can also show proof of current enrollment; and a Department of Veterans Affairs ID must be unexpired or have no expiration date to be accepted. Attendees were told that the Badger book will display the complete list of acceptable ID options during check-in; items not on that list cannot be accepted.

If a voter lacks an acceptable photo ID, the trainer said poll workers must offer a provisional ballot and, if the voter is not yet registered, the voter must complete a paper registration form to be kept with the provisional ballot envelope. \"Voters have until 4 p.m. on Friday to provide their photo ID to have their ballot counted by the Board of Canvassers,\" the trainer said. The trainer emphasized that provisional ballot envelopes should be sealed in their own ballot bag and not with the regular ballots, and that provisional ballot logs must be completed by chief inspectors.

The trainer also noted that confidential voters follow a different check-in process: poll workers should select the confidential voter link on the name and address screen and search by the identification serial number on the voter's card rather than a name search.","The session listed acceptable photo IDs, rules on expired IDs, when to offer provisional ballots, and deadlines for provisional voters to provide ID to the Board of Canvassers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6117078,"Poll workers reminded to remain nonpartisan; guidance given on attire and conduct",374,161,374935,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730950-42e0672534dd0558659d322454655cfa&start=0&end=374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730950-42e0672534dd0558659d322454655cfa/thumbnail_161.jpg","/articles/6117078/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Poll-workers-reminded-to-remain-nonpartisan-guidance-given-on-attire-and-conduct","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117078-5930acbea115929af903504265305265/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105228&Signature=TGmvu7y8nM5Fp2D9UenisyhyC9~ckKxicpNR5NSNpFbdijr3LYYc0VjNVcskrT1knhDSRV37LOAnYyhOvfNopbfAhoCj1j4mVqxreMiEg5bSxalGhdA3SKtZvSST3lpYHXtLldX708mSNpm02wIfGvPm~G5qRE5idE0IysD6jydyS8Bdcx-uHdI2XXkiZ1UuzeavgshxSEKH45XckQK-l1pHNjdopQXaRFCh3NZJ414Px4eJ-IiClA~DbuB15hXolHBt4WGmqbsHGJPtJkNfRPbPQmVeL0nOVcl9TyX4lxP6tjNBekPXAMH-VP8CkaiC9NaHdDf5vWuXQPoxJjiR8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff member, election training instructor, opened a training session with rules for conduct at polling places, saying, \"On Election Day, you are expected to be nonpartisan in the polling place. We cannot discuss candidates, referendum questions, etcetera. You cannot wear political attire.\"

The trainer explained that poll workers may help voters only with the mechanics of voting, not by interpreting referendum language or advising on candidates. \"The only thing that we can do is explain the instructions for marking the ballot,\" the trainer said, and pointed attendees to posted explanations for the state referendum located on bulletin boards at each polling place.

The training clarified acceptable neutral attire and noted that wearing red or blue clothing is permitted. Staff guidance stressed operational control: \"the chief inspector is in charge of the polling location on Election Day and can make changes to your assigned task at their discretion.\" The trainer also encouraged practical steps to keep lines moving, such as having voters ready with their ID and sending voters to the next available Badger book station.

The session included logistics for breaks and meals: sandwiches would be provided for lunch and dinner, and workers were asked to bring drinks with caps to avoid spills on ballots and paperwork.

The training concluded with contact information for follow-up questions and an invitation to call or text Holly if issues arise just before or on Election Day.","At an election training session, a trainer told poll workers they must remain nonpartisan at polling places, avoid discussing candidates or referendums, and limit assistance to ballot-marking instructions. Rules on political attire and chief inspector authority were reviewed.","actionData","errors"]

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Training covers absentee processing, barcode scanning, DS200 tabulator and ballot-sealing rules

Trainer reviews acceptable photo IDs, provisional ballots and deadlines

Poll workers reminded to remain nonpartisan; guidance given on attire and conduct