OFFICE OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in Douglas County on February 21, 2023, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, a voter shall: state their name and address show an acceptable form of photo identification sign the poll book** "If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. **If the voter is unable to sign the poll book due to disability, a poll worker may write the word "exempt." If a voter is not registered to vote, they may register to vote at the polling place serving their residence if the voter provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall enter a voting booth or go to a machine and cast their ballot. The vote should not be cast in any manner other than specified here. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking their ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. A voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote but the official may not advise or indicate a particular voting choice. ASSISTANCE FOR VOTING A voter may select an individual to assist in casting their vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that they are unable to read, have difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability are unable to cast their ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intend to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval next to "no" if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device ("Express Vote) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select "no" if opposed to the question. SPOILED BALLOTS Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots February 21, 2023 If a voter spoils an optical scan ballot, they shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. AFTER VOTING THE BALLOT After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it may be inserted in the security sleeve, so the marks do not show. The voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. The following is a sample of the official ballots: THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT WILL APPEAR ON ALL BALLOTS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING OFFICES AND CANDIDATES WILL APPEAR ON THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, BALLOT IN THE JURISDICTIONS INDICATED BELOW: FOR TOWNS OF AMNICON, BRULE, CLOVERLAND, HAWTHORNE, HIGHLAND (MAPLE SCHOOL DISTRICT), LAKESIDE, MAPLE AND VILLAGES OF LAKE NEBAGAMON AND POPLAR School District School District of Maple School Board Member Vote for not more than 3 Chris Jarman Steven P. Probst Submitted by, Kaci Jo Lundgren Douglas County Clerk O Vince Hursh O James Streveler Daniel Cowley > Jay Johnson O Dan Diamon O Katherine Brunette write-in O write-in O write-in FOR CITY OF SUPERIOR, WARDS 4 & 5 Municipal Alderperson District 3 Vote for 1 O Kevin Norbie > Mack Peters Garner Moffat Darrell Kyler O write-in Notice to voters: if you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two (2) election inspectors. If you are voting absentee your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials (see end of ballot for initials). General Instructions If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help (absentee voters: contact your municipal clerk) To vote for a name on the ballot, fillin the oval next to the name like this: To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked "write-in" and fill in the oval next to the name like this: Judicial Justice of the Supreme Court Vote for 1 Janet C. Protasiewicz Daniel Kelly Everett D. Mitchell Jennifer R. Dorow Official Primary Ballot Nonpartisan Office February 21, 2023 Orte in Official Primary Ballot Nonpartisan Office February 21, 2023 for Douglas County City of Superior Wards 1-3 Ballot issued by SAMPL Intials of election inspectors Absentee ballot issued by Ints of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk issued by SVDs, both must in Certification of Voter Assistance I certify that I marked or read aloud this baillot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis Stat 6.82 to receive assistance Signature of assistor For Official Use Only Inspectors: Identify ballos required to be remade: Overvoed Damaged Other this is the Original Ballot write the serial number her this is the Duplicate Bath number here Intals of inspectors who made b Typ:01 Seg 0023 Sp01 OFFICE OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY : Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in Douglas County on February 21 , 2023 , at which the officers named below shall be chosen . The names of the candidates for each office , whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office , are given under the title of the office , each in its proper column , together with the questions submitted to a vote , for a referendum , if any , in the sample ballot below . INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote , a voter shall : state their name and address show an acceptable form of photo identification sign the poll book ** " If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification , the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles . ** If the voter is unable to sign the poll book due to disability , a poll worker may write the word " exempt . " If a voter is not registered to vote , they may register to vote at the polling place serving their residence if the voter provides proof of residence . Where ballots are distributed to voters , the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot . Upon being permitted to vote , the voter shall enter a voting booth or go to a machine and cast their ballot . The vote should not be cast in any manner other than specified here . Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking their ballot may be taken into the booth and copied . The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked . A voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward . An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote but the official may not advise or indicate a particular voting choice . ASSISTANCE FOR VOTING A voter may select an individual to assist in casting their vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that they are unable to read , have difficulty reading , writing , or understanding English , or that due to disability are unable to cast their ballot . The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter . The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intend to vote . To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot , the voter shall write in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write - in vote and fill in the oval next to the write - in line . On referendum questions , the voter shall fill in the oval next to " yes " if in favor of the question , or the voter shall fill in the oval next to " no " if opposed to the question . When using an electronic ballot marking device ( " Express Vote ) to mark an optical scan ballot , the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intends to vote . To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot , the voter shall type in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write - in vote . On referendum questions , the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select " yes " if in favor of the question , or the voter shall touch the screen or use the tactile pad to select " no " if opposed to the question . SPOILED BALLOTS Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots February 21 , 2023 If a voter spoils an optical scan ballot , they shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place , but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter . If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way , the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place . AFTER VOTING THE BALLOT After an official optical scan ballot is marked , it may be inserted in the security sleeve , so the marks do not show . The voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit . The voter shall leave the polling place promptly . The following is a sample of the official ballots : THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT WILL APPEAR ON ALL BALLOTS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY IN ADDITION , THE FOLLOWING OFFICES AND CANDIDATES WILL APPEAR ON THE FEBRUARY 21 , 2023 , BALLOT IN THE JURISDICTIONS INDICATED BELOW : FOR TOWNS OF AMNICON , BRULE , CLOVERLAND , HAWTHORNE , HIGHLAND ( MAPLE SCHOOL DISTRICT ) , LAKESIDE , MAPLE AND VILLAGES OF LAKE NEBAGAMON AND POPLAR School District School District of Maple School Board Member Vote for not more than 3 Chris Jarman Steven P. Probst Submitted by , Kaci Jo Lundgren Douglas County Clerk O Vince Hursh O James Streveler Daniel Cowley > Jay Johnson O Dan Diamon O Katherine Brunette write - in O write - in O write - in FOR CITY OF SUPERIOR , WARDS 4 & 5 Municipal Alderperson District 3 Vote for 1 O Kevin Norbie > Mack Peters Garner Moffat Darrell Kyler O write - in Notice to voters : if you are voting on Election Day , your ballot must be initialed by two ( 2 ) election inspectors . If you are voting absentee your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk . Your ballot may not be counted without initials ( see end of ballot for initials ) . General Instructions If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question , ask an election inspector for help ( absentee voters : contact your municipal clerk ) To vote for a name on the ballot , fillin the oval next to the name like this : To vote for a name that is not on the ballot , write the name on the line marked " write - in " and fill in the oval next to the name like this : Judicial Justice of the Supreme Court Vote for 1 Janet C. Protasiewicz Daniel Kelly Everett D. Mitchell Jennifer R. Dorow Official Primary Ballot Nonpartisan Office February 21 , 2023 Orte in Official Primary Ballot Nonpartisan Office February 21 , 2023 for Douglas County City of Superior Wards 1-3 Ballot issued by SAMPL Intials of election inspectors Absentee ballot issued by Ints of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk issued by SVDs , both must in Certification of Voter Assistance I certify that I marked or read aloud this baillot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis Stat 6.82 to receive assistance Signature of assistor For Official Use Only Inspectors : Identify ballos required to be remade : Overvoed Damaged Other this is the Original Ballot write the serial number her this is the Duplicate Bath number here Intals of inspectors who made b Typ : 01 Seg 0023 Sp01