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Wisconsin

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ABOUT THIS STATE

Badgers, badgers, badgers. Everyone is counting on you this year. We love you and your Giannis and your cheese curds -- anything you need this year, you let us know. We’ll come shovel your driveway if it means getting out a few more votes in Waukesha County. Here’s what you need to know about voting in Wisconsin this year.

Be A Voter

Key Dates

Oct 19

Voter Registration Deadline (online & by mail)

Oct 20

Recommended Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline

Nov 3

Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline

Nov 4

Voter Registration Deadline (in person at municipal clerk's office)

Oct 25 – Nov 6

Early Voting (dates vary by municipality)

Nov 8

Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline

Nov 8

Election Day (same registration available)

Wisconsin Voter Guide

  • How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?

    We're working with BallotReady to make this as easy as possible for you, so don't fuck it up.

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  • Can I register the same day I want to vote?

    Yes, you can register during part of early voting and on Election Day, but you may not register on the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday preceding the election. (So why wait? Do it now!)

    Do it

  • Can I vote by mail?

    Yes. Any qualified elector who registers to vote in Wisconsin is eligible to request an absentee ballot. Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse to vote absentee. Even better news? You can request to get your ballots by mail for the whole year. Request your absentee ballot here.

    Request your ballot

  • Can I vote early?

    Yes! In-person absentee voting runs from October 25th to November 6th, but dates and hours vary by municipality so check before you go!

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  • Do I need an ID?

    Yes, yes you do, if you're voting in person or voting absentee for the first time. A state driver's license, state ID card, military ID card, US passport, tribal ID, certificate of naturalization, state accredited college ID with signature, or a receipt from the DMV saying your petition for an ID is in process — all of those would work. Get all the details below from VoteRiders.

    learn more

  • How do I return my ballot?

    If you are voting absentee, you can return your ballot by mail or in-person. For in-person voting, polling places will be open from 7am to 8pm, and you can find the polling place closest to you here.

    Find Your Polling Place

Now what?

2 Opportunities

SINCE YOU LAST VOTED…

Since 2020, it’s become harder to cast your ballot in Wisconsin. Here are the changes you need to pay attention to:

When casting your vote…

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently banned drop boxes, so you’ll need to find another way of handing in your absentee ballot.
  • Additionally, no one can deliver a ballot on behalf of another person anymore (even the elderly and disabled will need to place their own absentee ballots in the mail).

Resources

  • Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.

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  • Get your absentee ballot here!

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  • Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.

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