En español | Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 primary elections will determine which candidates appear on November’s general election ballot for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and seats in the state legislature, and other state offices.
The state's redistricting plan has redrawn certain legislative districts, which could affect which candidates appear on your ballot. And the state Supreme Court is considering litigation challenging the use of absentee ballot drop boxes and permitting another person to return a voter's absentee ballot. Check back for updates.
Note that online registration is closed ahead of local elections taking place in less than 20 days. You will still be able register to vote by printing, signing and delivering your registration form, along with proof of residence, to your municipal clerk or to your polling place on Election Day.
Use the state’s voter information portal to check your registration status, update your address and see a list of your elected officials.
No. You can choose the primary in which you want to vote, but you can vote in only one.
Any registered voter can request a no-excuse absentee ballot and vote from home in the August primary and November general election. Requests are due by Aug. 4 to vote in the primary and Nov. 3 to vote in the general. You can request a ballot online, by mail or in person.
Once you receive your ballot, it will need a witness signature before you can return it. Your witness should be an adult U.S. citizen and should include his or her signature and address. Return your ballot by mail or in person.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot at least one week before Election Day. Returning a ballot from overseas may take longer. Absentee ballots may not be returned by email or fax. Use the state’s voter portal to track the status of your absentee ballot.
Yes, you can cast an absentee ballot in person at your municipal clerk’s office or at a satellite location. Days and hours vary between jurisdictions, but early voting could begin as soon as July 26 for the primary elections and as soon as Oct. 25 for the general. Check with your municipal clerk’s office to determine when and where to cast your ballot.
The primary takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 9; the general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but you can still vote after 8 p.m. if you are in line before polls close. Use the state’s voter information portal to find your polling place.
Yes. You’ll need a valid photo ID, such as a Wisconsin driver’s license, a passport or another acceptable document listed on the elections commission’s website.
Editor's Note: This guide was updated on April 28 with information about how to vote in 2022. The guide was first published on Aug. 5, 2020.
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