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Register to Vote

Wisconsin has both early and same-day voter registration.

To register to vote in Wisconsin, you must provide proof of residence (see below.) You can register at your clerk’s office up until Election Day. You can also register at your polling location on Election Day.

Wisconsin law requires every qualified voter to maintain a current voter registration before voting in an election. Therefore, you must complete a voter registration application if you are a new Wisconsin voter, your name and/or residential address has changed since you last registered to vote, or if you have not voted in the past four (4) years.

To be eligible to vote in Wisconsin, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be age 18 or older by Election Day
  • Have resided at your current address at least 28 consecutive days before election
  • If convicted of a felony, have completed your sentence, including probation, parole, or extended supervision
  • Have not placed a bet or wager on the outcome of the election
  • Have not been adjudicated incompetent to vote (only a judge can make such a ruling)

If you are uncertain of your voter registration name, address or status, you can go to MyVote.Wi.gov and select “Regular Voter” to look up your voter record.

You can find your clerk’s office and contact information at MyVote.WI.org by clicking on ‘My Voter Information’ and then the blue button that says ‘Find My Clerk.’

Proof of Residence

In order to register to vote, you must provide Proof of Residence. A proof of residence documents shows were you live and is only required when you register to vote.

Documents that can be used for Proof of Residence are available HERE.

If you have questions or require assistance in registering to vote, call 608-336-3232 or visit WisDems Voter Assistance.
Voting

Registered Wisconsin voters have the option of voting absentee-either by mail or early in-person or voting at their polling place on Election Day.

Proof of ID

To cast your vote, you will need to provide proof of ID. There are many types of ID that can be used and you can find them HERE. If you do not have any of these ID forms, you can obtain a free state ID card which can be used for voting. Learn how to get a state ID card for voting HERE.

Absentee Voting

Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.

Information about Wisconsin absentee voting is available HERE.

Request your absentee ballot HERE.

Deadlines to request your absentee ballot are available HERE.

Information about absentee in-person (early) voting is available HERE.

For questions or help with absentee voting, contact your municipal clerk.

Voting with a Disability

Voters with a disability have the right to vote privately and independently, vote in an accessible polling place, vote using an accessible voting machine, to have assistance while completing their ballot, the right to request reasonable accommodations, and to request curbside voting. The courts are currently determining whether voters with disabilities can vote online. Since this is a fluid situation, contact the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition HERE or call 844-347-8683.

Military Voting

Military voters have special rules and additional options for voting. If you are a military voter, you are eligible to receive your absentee ballot electronically, including online. Information about military voting is available HERE.

Overseas Voting

Permanent Overseas voters have special rules and additional options for voting. If you are an overseas voter, you are eligible to receive your absentee ballot electronically. More information about overseas voting is available HERE.

Voting Absentee While In the Hospital

Hospitalized voters may appoint an agent to pick up their ballot from the City Clerk’s Office. Hospitalized voting begins seven days before Election Day. The agent needs to bring the hospitalized voter’s photo ID to the Clerk’s Office. The hospitalized absentee voting process is available until 5:00 pm on Election Day. More information about voting while in hospital is available HERE.

Voting while charged, jailed or with a criminal conviction

In Wisconsin, you are eligible to vote if meet the voting eligibility requirements outlined above and you are not currently in prison, or on probation, parole, or extended supervision, for a felony.

If you are in jail, prison, or “on paper” (on probation, parole or extended supervision) for a misdemeanor, you are eligible to vote, according to the Wisconsin ACLU.

If you are charged with a crime but not convicted, you are eligible to vote.

For more information on voting rights, visit Wisconsin ACLU, the Wisconsin Elections Commission or call the WisDems voter protection line at 608-336-3232.

For any questions about registering and voting, contact the Voter Protection Hotline at 608-336-3232 or visit WisDems Voter Protection at https://vote.wisdems.org/