The next election in Wisconsin is Wisconsin General Election on .
More than 419 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to city offices like Whitewater City Municipal Judge.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be postmarked by
Same-day registration is available on Election Day,
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Wisconsin by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English, Spanish, and Hmong.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Wisconsin varies based on the method of registration:
Bring proof of Residence. The document or ID will need to include your name and current residential address. Accepted documents to prove your residence include a current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card, any ID cards or licenses issued by the Wisconsin government, employee photo ID card, a real estate tax bill, a residential lease, a utility bill dated no earlier than 90 days prior to the date of registration, a student photo ID card with a tuition bill dated within the last 9 months, or an intake document from a residential facility. Also be prepared to provide your State of Wisconsin Driver License number and expiration date. If your WI driver license is cancelled or expired; or your WI DOT-issued ID is expired, provide the number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued a WI driver license or WI DOT-issued ID, you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. If you have none of these documents, you will be able to indicate that fact.
To register to vote online, only voters with a valid, unexpired Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card may use this site to register to vote. You will need your Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card Number in order to register to vote online. You will also need to match the name, date of birth, and address on file with the Wisconsin DMV in order to register to vote online. If a match cannot be made with the Wisconsin DMV, you will still be able to register to vote by printing, signing and mailing your registration form along with proof of residence to your municipal clerk. Need to update your address with the Wisconsin DMV? You will need to have a current address on file with the Wisconsin DMV before you can register to vote online.
Bring proof of your Wisconsin residence. Document must include your name and residential address. The following documents will be accepted: An unexpired Wisconsin driver license, an unexpired Wisconsin ID card, any other official ID or license issued by the Wisconsin government, a photo ID card issued by an employer, a real estate tax bill, a residential lease, a student photo id with a fee payment receipt (dated no earlier than 9 months before the election), a utility bill (within 90 days before the Election Day), bank statement, paycheck, any other government issued document with your name and address, a signed letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual's residence for voting purposes,a contract, or intake document from an occupant of a residential care facility that specifies that the occupant currently resides in the facility (a room number is not required).
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Wisconsin can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Wisconsin, you need to be registered to vote at least 4 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Wisconsin General Election, your voter registration application must be:
Yes, Wisconsin has same-day voter registration. If you are unable to register by the online or mail deadline before Election Day, you may register to vote at a polling place. You will be able to cast your ballot immediately after completing your voter registration.
Yes, in Wisconsin, you can complete voter registration during early voting. At your early voting location, be sure to register to vote before completing your ballot.
Wisconsin residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Wisconsin gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Wisconsin General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Wisconsin’s Elections Commission website.
For the Wisconsin General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Municipalities in Wisconsin choose their own start and end dates. The dates above show the earliest possible start date and the latest possible end date. The actual dates in your city may differ.
According to Wisconsin Elections Commission, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Wisconsin’s voter ID laws:
These photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours in Wisconsin may change depending on where you are located. Make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org to find the hours of operation for your polling place.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Wisconsin, you can find more information on this page from Wisconsin Elections Commission.
According to the Wisconsin Secretary of State, all registered voters in Wisconsin are eligible to vote absentee.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person as long as you have not mailed your voted ballot.
Wisconsin provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting Wisconsin’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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