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.

    Proof of residence for voting

  • 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.

    Acceptable Voter Photo ID Poster

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, in progress:

Voting Information
Photo Voter ID

Make a plan to vote!

When’s the next election?

The February Nonpartisan Primary Election is Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

What’s on the ballot?

Nonpartisan offices on the April 1 ballot with more than two candidates will have a primary in February.

Courts: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, Appeals Court, Circuit Court, and Municipal Court Judges
Schools: Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, School Board Members
County: County Executive, County Board seats needing to be filled for one year.
Municipal: Mayors, Presidents, Chairs, Alders, Trustees, and Supervisors

Check MyVoteWI.gov in late January to see what’s on YOUR ballot.

When / where / how do I vote?

Check MyVoteWI.gov to find your polling place on Election Day, or to request an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting begins Tuesday, February 5, and ends Sunday, February 16. Check your municipal clerk’s website for hours and locations.