Candidates ineligible for ballot placement

Wis. Stat. § 8.30
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the official or agency with whom declarations of candidacy are required to be filed may refuse to place the candidate’s name on the ballot if any of the following apply: (a) The nomination papers are not prepared, signed, and executed as required under this chapter. (b) It conclusively appears, either on the face of the nomination papers offered for filing, or by admission of the candidate or otherwise, that the candidate is ineligible to be nominated or elected. (c) The candidate, if elected, could not qualify for the office sought within the time allowed by law for qualification because of age, residence, or other impediment. (2) If no registration statement has been filed by or on behalf of a candidate for state or local office in accordance with s. 11.0202 (1) (a) by the applicable deadline for filing nomination papers by such candidate, or the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy for an office for which nomination papers are not filed, the name of the candidate may not appear on the ballot. This subsection may not be construed to exempt a candidate from applicable penalties if he or she files a registration statement later than the time prescribed in s. 11.0202 (1) (a). (2m) The official or agency with whom nomination papers and declarations of candidacy are required to be filed shall not place a candidate’s name on the ballot if the candidate’s name is ineligible for ballot placement under s. 5.05 (2m) (d) 2., 15.61 (3), or 19.49 (2) (c) 2. (3) The official or agency with whom declarations of candidacy are required to be filed may not place a candidate’s name on the ballot if the official or agency is prohibited from doing so under s. 19.43 (4) or an ordinance adopted under s. 19.59 (3) (b). (4) The official or agency with whom a declaration of candidacy is required to be filed may not place a candidate’s name on the ballot if the candidate fails to file a declaration of candidacy within the time prescribed under s. 8.21.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/8.30Fetched: 10/7/2026