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VOTING IN WISCONSIN

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Voters must reside at their address for at least 28 days by Election Day in order to register to vote. Voters who have moved within Wisconsin less than 28 days before the election must vote from their previous address, either by absentee ballot or at the polling place. Voters who have moved to Wisconsin from another state less than 28 days before an election are only eligible to vote in Presidential elections. Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be 18 years old
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You may register at 17 if you will be 18 by the next election.

To register to vote in the State of Wisconsin, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days
  • Not have been convicted of treason, felony or bribery, or if civil rights have been restored
  • Not have been found by a court to be incapable of understanding the objective of the electoral process
  • Not make or benefit from a bet or wager depending on the result of an election
  • Not have voted at any other location, if registering on Election Day

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Complete an Application for Voter Registration, Mail the completed application to your local municipal clerk (first-time voters must include proof of residency).Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked 20 days before Election Day

In Person​

Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office - Register with your local municipal clerk by 5 p.m. (or the close of business) on the Friday before the election.

Online​

Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.

Same Day Voter Registration​

If you missed the voter registration deadline, you can register to Vote at Your Polling Place on Election Day. Wis. Stat. §6.29

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote

Military and Overseas Citizens​

  • A member of the military stationed outside of Wisconsin.
  • The dependent of a member of the military stationed outside of the state.
  • A WI resident living overseas.
  • The FPCA serves as BOTH voter registration and a request for an absentee ballot.
  • Military and overseas voters can also register to vote using the methods outlined above. Unlike regular voters, you CAN request your absentee ballot when registering online.
  • http://www.fvap.gov/wisconsin

Other ways to register to vote​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
  • A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
  • Military ID card issued by the U.S. Uniformed Services
  • A U.S. passport book or card

The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes​

  • Acertificateofnaturalization(thatwasissuednotearlierthantwoyearsbeforethedateoftheelection)
  • AnidentificationcardissuedbyafederallyrecognizedIndiantribeinWisconsin
  • A driver license receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days from date issued)
  • An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days from date issued)
  • A Wisconsin DMV ID Petition Process Photo Receipt (valid for 180 days from date issued)
  • A Veteran Affairs ID card (must be unexpired or have no expiration date
  • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college, or technical college

Wisconsin has a Strict voter identification law​

  • Voters without acceptable identification must vote on a provisional ballot and also take additional steps after Election Day for it to be counted.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Track your absentee ballot
    • And more