With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here’s your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Wisconsin. To see guides for other states, click here .
Do I need to register to vote?
Yes, you’ll need to register if you aren’t already. Check your registration status here .
How do I do that?
You can register to vote online or download and fill out a paper form that you can mail or hand deliver to your municipal clerk. You’ll need a proof of residence to do either.
What’s the deadline?
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 16 online and by mail and Nov. 1 in-person at your municipal clerk’s office. You can also register to vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Where do I find out where my polling site is?
You can look up your polling location through this portal .
Can I vote by mail?
Any Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot without a reason. You can request an absentee ballot online , or request one from your municipal clerk by mail or email. Starting Oct. 22, you can also request one in person. (If you request a ballot in-person you must either vote it in the clerk’s office or receive it in the mail.) Find the absentee ballot application form here .