Ann Jacobs - Chair, Wisconsin Elections Commission
What is the Wisconsin Elections Commission & how does it ensure the integrity of our election?
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is the state's primary agency overseeing and administering elections to ensure they are conducted fairly and in compliance with state and federal laws. Established in 2016, the WEC took over responsibilities from the former Government Accountability Board. It handles various election-related duties, including voter registration, maintaining the statewide voter database, assisting local election officials, and ensuring the integrity of both local and statewide elections.
Commissioner Ann S. Jacobs, Democratic Party appointee
Appointed by: Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley
Title: Chair
Term Expires: May 2026
Place of residence: Milwaukee
Hometown: Milwaukee
Occupation: Attorney, Jacobs Injury Law, SC. Milwaukee.
Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison. J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School.
Goals as a WEC Commissioner: My guiding principle: Every eligible voter who wishes to vote should be able to do so, safely, and have their vote be counted.