Be a Wisconsin Voter

Equipping every citizen with the tools and knowledge to participate fully in our democracy.

Photo credit: Wisconsin Historical Society

  • Are you eligible?

    You must . . .

    - be a US citizen
    - be 18 years old by Election Day
    - have lived at your current Wisconsin address for 28 consecutive days by Election Day. If you moved in the last 28 days, you must use your previous address
    - not be serving a sentence for a felony, including probation or parole.

    All true? YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!

  • Are you registered?

    You must be registered with your current name at your current address.

    Go to MyVote Wisconsin to verify your registration. You may be able to register to vote or update your name or address online.

    Proof of residence for voting

  • Do you have photo ID?

    Wisconsin requires voters to show photo ID to receive a ballot. A driver license from another state is NOT acceptable.

    Check this poster to see if you have an ID acceptable for voting.

    Acceptable Voter Photo ID Poster

High school and college students, seniors, voters who have recently moved or changed their name, voters with disabilities, unhoused and hospitalized voters, and others all may face special challenges to voting. Our FAQ page has tips to help be sure your voice will be heard.

FAQs about Voting

If your prefer, find our “legacy” pages:
Voting Information‍ ‍Información de votación
Photo Voter ID‍ ‍ID con Foto del Voltante

Important dates for voting in the November 3 election

September 17 Clerks begin mailing absentee ballots.
October 6 If you move 10/6 or earlier, register and vote at your new address.
October 7 If you move 10/7 or later, vote from your prior address.
October 12 –16 Special voting deputies visit voters in care facilities.
October 14 Last day to register online or by mail.
October 15 – 30 Register in-person at your Clerk’s office or in-person absentee voting location.
October 20 –November 1 In-person absentee voting may be offered. Check your Clerk’s schedule on MyVote.WI.gov
November 3 is Election Day! You may register to vote with proof of residence and vote with proof of identity.

Do you have questions?
Call our Voter Helpline

608-285-2141

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Make a plan to vote!

When is the next statewide election?

The partisan Fall Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

MyVote Wisconsin

When / where / how do I vote?

Check MyVoteWI.gov to register to vote, find your polling place on Election Day, or to request an absentee ballot.