Voting Information

Vote on or before Tuesday, Nov. 3!

Frequently asked questions

When is the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 General Election?

  • The deadline for registering online or by mail is Oct. 14, 2026, visit myvote.wi.gov for more information

  • Voters can also register in person at their Municipal Clerk through 5 p.m. on Oct. 30; and at their polling location on Nov. 3, 2026

When will mail ballots be sent out for the Nov. 3 General Election?

  • Ballots will start to be mailed out on Sept. 17, 2026

When does early in-person voting begin for the Nov. 3 General Election?

  • In-person early voting begins as soon as Oct. 20 but hours, dates, and locations vary by municipality

Where do I vote early?

  • Voters may request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through Nov. 1, 2026. Office hours vary by municipality

  • Fill out your ballot at the location, and cast your ballot in one visit

  • To find out when and where you can vote early, visit myvote.wi.gov and click on “Vote Absentee In Person”

  • Don’t forget to bring an acceptable photo ID! (check bringit.wi.gov to verify)

What is the deadline to request a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election?

  • The deadline to request a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election is Oct. 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. We recommend requesting your ballot by Oct. 19 and mailing it back at least ten days before Election Day to ensure it arrives

How do I fill out my absentee mail ballot? 

  • Follow the voting instructions that come with your ballot to fill out all of the fields, and make sure you vote your ballot in the presence of a witness (a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old) – they don’t need to see who you vote for, that’s private. Make sure your witness signs your ballot certificate and includes their address. If you have any questions, or feel like you made an error on your ballot, contact your local clerk’s office

How do I return my absentee mail ballot.

  • Please follow the instructions to complete and return it at least ten days ahead of time to ensure it is received by Nov. 3. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m., Election Day, Nov. 3

  • Returning your ballot by mail? Make sure to drop it in the mail at least a week ahead of time to ensure it is received by Nov. 3

  • Drop off your ballot in person: There are two ways to drop your ballot off in person: 

    • You can drop it off at your clerk’s office through election day, or;

    • Follow the directions that came with your ballot to find out if you should take it to your polling place or an absentee counting location on Election Day by 8pm (the directions may vary by municipality)

  • After you vote, you can check the status of your absentee ballot at myvote.wi.gov

What are the Election Day voting hours?

  • Polls are open on Election Day (General Election: Tuesday, Nov. 3) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voter ID rules

  • You will need to show an original copy of an acceptable photo ID to vote at your polling place or to cast an in-person absentee ballot at your municipal clerk's office

    • A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended, and with or without a star in the right-hand corner

    • A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card, with or without a star in the right-hand corner

    • Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service

    • A U.S. passport

    • An identification card issued by a federally recognized Tribe in Wisconsin (may be used even if expired before the most recent general election)

    • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. (may be used even if expired before the most recent general election)

    • If the university or college ID is expired, the student ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment

  • These photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:

    • A veteran’s photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs

    • A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented

    • A driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)

    • An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)

  • You will also be required to provide a photocopy of your ID to cast an absentee ballot by mail.

For additional information on voter ID requirements, visit: https://bringit.wi.gov/