VOTING INFO

Primary Election Day is August 11, 2026.

Here is some important information about voting before and on that day.

For more details, see myvote.wi.gov

VOTER REGISTRATION

If you have moved, changed your name, or have not voted in a while, you might need to re-register. Now is the time to get registered or verify that your registration is current. If you need to, you may also register to vote at the polls on Election Day.

  • Register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov up to 20 days before Election Day.

  • Register to vote by mail up to 20 days before Election Day. Return your completed registration form and a copy of your proof of residence to your municipal clerk.

  • Bring your proof of residence document and register to vote in person at your municipal clerks' office until the Friday before Election Day.

  • Bring your proof of residence document and register to vote at your polling place on Election Day when you go to vote.

KEEP IN MIND

  • You must present proof of residence to register to vote when registering in person or by mail (see PROOF OF RESIDENCE, below).

  • You must register again if you move.

  • If you have been issued a WI driver’s license or WI DOT-issued ID that is current and valid, you must provide the number and expiration date. If you have not been issued a WI driver’s license or WI DOT-issued ID, you must provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

  • Voters in WI affected by domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking may register as confidential voters with their municipal clerk. Find more info about registering as a confidential voter at https://elections.wi.gov/confidential-voters

PROOF OF RESIDENCE

The paper or electronic document must include your name and current home address.

Collection of documents including driver's license, utility bill, paycheck, rental lease, hunting license, affidavit for homeless shelter, concealed carry license, IRS check, student ID with fee receipt, bank statement, and bank account statement, titled 'Acceptable Proof of Residence'.

ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF RESIDENCE INCLUDE:

  • A current and valid WI driver’s license or WI photo ID card.

  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.  

  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.

  • A utility bill for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before registering.

  • A bank or credit card statement.

  • A paycheck or pay stub.

  • A check or other document issued by any government agency or public school.

  • Homeless voters can prove their voting address with an affidavit from a social service agency.

  • A residential lease valid on date of registration (not valid if registering by mail).

  • A university or college ID card if accompanied by a fee statement for the current semester.

  • More Proof of Residence options

ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING

No excuse needed. Anyone can vote absentee by mail. Request yours online.

You have until 5pm on the Thursday before Election Day to request an absentee ballot for an election. You can also request to vote absentee for multiple elections or even the entire year when requesting to vote absentee.

Absentee ballots are mailed 3 weeks before local (spring) elections and 47 days before national (fall) elections.

You may vote early in person - at your municipal clerk's office or another site designated by your clerk. Dates and hours for early voting vary by municipality. Contact your municipal clerk to find out your local opportunities to early vote.