Register to Vote

Anyone wishing to vote in Wisconsin has three  options to register:
  1. By Mail.
  2. In Person at the municipal clerk's office up to 5 p.m. or the close of business whichever is later on the Friday before the election.  
  3. At the Polling Place on Election Day.

Are you a first time voter and want to register?  Link here.

Voting Basics

On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

In order to vote in Wisconsin, you must be:
  • A citizen of the U.S.
  • 18 years or older
  • A resident of Wisconsin
  • A registered voter
  • Able to provide an acceptable form of photo ID​
Register to Vote

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Photo ID IS Required!
Note that you DO need to show ID to vote in Wisconsin! For additional information regarding the status of the voter photo ID law, please see the Voter Photo ID Law page.
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​If you wish to register to vote at your polling place, you must bring proof that you reside at your present location. For purposes of voter registration, acceptable forms of proof of residence must include:
  1. A current and complete name, including both the given and family name; and
  2. A current and complete residential address.

Example proof of residency includes:
  • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card.
  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.
  • Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card.
  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
  • A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list, that indicates citizenship, to the municipal clerk.
  • A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before registration
  • Bank statement.
  • Paycheck or paystub.
  • A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
  • A letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual’s residence for voting purposes.
  • Residential lease that is effective on date of registration. (Not valid if registering by mail.
In Wisconsin, it's your right to leave work to vote!

Sample Ballots

What you see on the sample ballot is exactly what you will see on Election Day. These ballots become available the closer we get to an election. Link here and see if your sample ballot is available.

Voting at the Polls

If you do not register to vote ahead of time, you can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place if you have lived at your current address for more than 28 days. Be sure to bring proof of residence with your current address such as your driver’s license or phone or utility bill, or residential lease (same process and requirements if you’ve changed your name or moved). If your name does not appear on the voter list at your polling place, you must complete a voter registration application before you will be allowed to vote.

Find Your Polling Place

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has a toll-free hotline to call during business hours and polling hours on election days if voters with disabilities are experiencing any accessibility problems on election day: 1-800-928-8778 voice; 1-877-758-6049 TYY.

Early Voting by Mail

Voting Early by Absentee Ballot
If you can’t make it to the polls the day of the Elections, you can complete the Application for Absentee Ballot and mail to your municipal clerks’ office. Early voting will now begin the third Monday before an election and end at the close of business the Friday before the Election. For more information about early voting, click here.
Voting Early In-Person
You can also vote early at your local municipal clerks’ office. Please check with your municipal clerk for regular office hours. ​For more information about early voting, click here.


Your Rights as a Voter