“Drive-Thru” Absentee Voting for City of Eau Claire residents will be available for the upcoming General Election in the parking lot area of City Hall at 203 South Farwell Street beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
A vehicle is not required to use the service, which will be available as follows:
Tuesday – Thursday: October 20 -October 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: October 23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: October 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: October 26 through October 29 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: October 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In anticipation of a large voter turn-out, additional service tents have been added to South Dewey Street. South Dewey Street will be temporarily restricted to one-way traffic between Gibson Street and East Grand Avenue during drive-thru voting hours.
Residents who wish to use the drive-thru service should enter the area from the north, a four-way stop will be installed at Eau Claire Street and South Dewey Street (see attached map). Voters should follow signs or direction from a traffic control person stationed at the intersection.
City of Eau Claire residents can use the Drive-Thru service to vote by absentee ballot, return a completed absentee ballot, or register to vote.
Poll workers will follow cleanliness and physical distancing guidelines and wear a mask, and encourage voters to do the same.
For additional information on voting by absentee ballot, registration requirements, polling locations, and more CLICK HERE.