Explaining the different ways you can cast your ballot in Wisconsin—voting in person on Election Day, voting early in person, or voting by absentee ballot—and outlines what you need for each option, such as acceptable photo ID and, when applicable, proof of residence. Highlighting key deadlines, provides guidance on requesting and returning absentee ballots, and directs you to official tools to look up voting information and early-voting locations.

Election Day Voting

Wisconsin polling places are open for voting on Election Days from 7AM to 8PM.

View your voter information including next election, polling place, voting history, and elected officials at MyVote Wisconsin – My Voter Information.

Bring the following items on Election Day:

For information on what to expect at the polls on Election Day, visit Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Early Voting

Early voting is a form of absentee voting that is performed in person. Contact your municipal clerk for early voting locations, dates, and hours.

See Wisconsin Absentee Voting for more information.

Absentee Voting

If you do not wish to vote in person on Election Day, you may request an absentee ballot. Your request must be received by your municipal clerk by 5 PM the Thursday before the election for them to process and mail you your absentee ballot. Your completed ballot must be mailed and received by 8 PM Election Day.

See Wisconsin Absentee Voting for more information.

Voting Accessibility

There are a number of accessibility accommodations including curbside voting and special voting booth equipment. For information on accessibility accommodations, visit Wisconsin Elections Commission – Voting Accessibility.