Voting in Wisconsin
Registering to Vote
What are the requirements to vote in Wisconsin?
You must meet the following requirements to vote:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Live at your current residence for at least 28 days.
How can I find out if I already registered to vote?
You can search MyVote Wisconsin with your first name, last name and date of birth to see if you are registered. You can also check with your municipal clerk.
How can I learn where I am registered to vote?
You can search MyVote Wisconsin with your first name, last name and date of birth to see if you are registered. You can also check with your municipal clerk.
How do I register to vote?
You will need to have proof of residence in order to register to vote. The proof of residence must include your name and address, with examples including a current Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card, a utility bill that covers a time no earlier than 90 days before Election Day, an intake document from a residential care facility, and various other types of documents. There are special rules and options for military and overseas voters.
You can register to vote at multiple times and locations:
- Before Election Day at your municipal clerk’s office.
- Before Election Day by completing an online registration form and mailing to your municipal clerk’s office.
- On Election Day at your polling location.
Casting your ballot
When are elections?
The partisan primary election is on Aug. 9, 2022 and the general election is on Nov. 8, 2022. MyVote Wisconsin also provides the date of the next statewide election.
Who are my legislators and what are the boundaries of the districts I live in?
You can enter your address on the Wisconsin Legislature’s interactive map to learn which districts you are voting in and who your incumbent legislators and congressperson are.
Who are the candidates and what are the questions on my ballot?
You can view a sample ballot specific to where you live in Wisconsin on MyVote Wisconsin.
Where do I vote?
You can enter your address on MyVote Wisconsin to find your polling place.
What do I need to take with me when I go to vote?
You need to present a photo ID when voting at the polls or by absentee ballot. There are multiple types of accepted types of photo ID, including a Wisconsin driver’s license, U.S. passport and U.S. military ID card. Bring It To the Ballot provides a list of accepted photo IDs.
How do I vote absentee by mail?
You must register to vote to be eligible to vote absentee by mail. Once you are registered, you can search MyVote Wisconsin to request to vote absentee by mail via MyVote Wisconsin, or you can contact your municipal clerk.
How do I vote absentee in person?
You must register to vote to be eligible to vote absentee in person. Once you are registered, you can search MyVote Wisconsin to learn where your absentee voting location is and what its hours are before Election Day.
What’s the status of my absentee ballot?
You can search MyVote Wisconsin to learn about when your ballot needs to be returned, whether your ballot has been received and processed, if there are any problems with it and other questions related to the voting process.
