Be a Wisconsin Voter

Equipping every citizen with the tools and knowledge to participate fully in our democracy.

Photo credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
  • Are you eligible?

    You must . . .

    - be a US citizen
    - be 18 years old by Election Day
    - have lived at your current Wisconsin address for 28 consecutive days by Election Day. If you moved in the last 28 days, you must use your previous address
    - not be serving a sentence for a felony, including probation or parole.

    All true? YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!

  • Are you registered?

    You must be registered with your current name at your current address.

    Go to MyVote Wisconsin to verify your registration. You may be able to register to vote or update your name or address online.

  • Do you have photo ID?

    Wisconsin requires voters to show photo ID to receive a ballot. A driver license from another state is NOT acceptable.

    Check this poster to see if you have an ID acceptable for voting.

High school and college students, seniors, voters who have recently moved or changed their name, voters with disabilities, unhoused and hospitalized voters, and others all may face special challenges to voting. Our FAQ page has tips to help be sure your voice will be heard.

Do you have questions?
Call our Voter Helpline

608-285-2141

If your prefer, find our “legacy” pages:

Voting Information
Photo Voter ID

Next Election: August 11 Partisan Primary

Make a plan to vote!

When is the next statewid election?

The partisan primary is August 11.
Voters will select a party and vote for candidates from that party to run for these offices in November:

US House of Representatives
WI Governor and Lt. Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
WI Senator
WI Assembly
Dane County Sheriff
Dane County Clerk of Courts

The partisan Fall Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

When / where / how do I vote?

Check MyVoteWI.gov to register to vote, find your polling place on Election Day, or to request an absentee ballot.