The presidential election date in Wisconsin is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Probably. The important thing is that you're at least 18. If you just moved here, you must update your address with the Department of Transportation (but you don' need a new license). Also, you must be a resident for at least 28 days.
First, you can register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day. Make sure you bring both a proof of residency document and a form of I.D along to register on Election Day.
If you want to save time and avoid the hassle of registering on Election Day, it's super easy to register other ways, here are the deadlines for each method:
Remember, make sure you bring both a proof of residency document and a form of I.D. along no matter which kind of registration you choose.
Voting by mail, also known as absentee, early voting, etc. is easy to do once you're registered.
In Wisconsin, if you're registered to vote, you're eligible to request an absentee ballot. Under state law, you do not need a reason or excuse to vote by mail. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one.
When voting absentee, you will either complete your ballot in person at your local election office OR receive and complete the ballot via mail.
Voting by mail is cheaper, faster, and safer than voting in person on Election Day.
For most people, your completed absentee ballot must be sitting in your local polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day (unless otherwise noted here). The U.S.P.S. recommends absentee ballots be mailed one week before Election Day to arrive in time (Tuesday, October 27th, 2020).
You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote via mail.
Remember, you will need to provide a photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot by mail or in-person. More information about acceptable photo IDs can be found at www.bringit.wi.gov.
Once you get your absentee ballot in the mail, you can immediately fill it out and return it.
100% free when your ballot is mailed back from within the U.S.
Volunteering as a poll worker at your local polling station!
In April, during our last major presidential primary election, 97.3% of Milwaukee's polling stations were closed because we didn't have enough volunteers.
Green Bay had 93.3% of its polling stations closed. La Crosse had 38.5% polling stations closed, and Madison had 28% closed.
Polling sites were closed during the primary when there were not enough poll workers available due to the pandemic. Your typical poll worker is a senior citizen, which is a high risk group for Covid-19.
Cities all across Wisconsin are looking for individuals interested in working the polling locations on an election day! If you are young and healthy, consider doing your part to make this a safe and fair election. (By the way, his is a paid position!)
Poll workers are appointed to two-year terms so you will be asked to make a minimum two-year commitment. However, committing to one election cycle (Primary/General) is also appreciated.
You can contact your municipal clerk directly to find out more about the application process for your election office. Click here to see which positions are available.
Encourage your friends and family to vote
Every vote counts. Talk to your friends and family about the election and encourage them to vote. You can help them register by sharing this page. And remember to help them request an absentee ballot so they can vote early.
Share your vote plan with others
You’re more likely to follow through on your plan if you announce it to your friends and family. Sharing your game plan to vote also encourages others to consider how they will vote this year and if they need to take any special steps (like sign up for absentee voting) in order to do so.
First off, please remember this guide is not the official Wisconsin voter's website.
The official Wisconsin voter's website can be found at https://myvote.wi.gov/.