Wisconsin first voter guide

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fIRST TIME VOTER?

Important: All voters must provide a Proof of Residence document along with their photo ID when registering to vote by mail, in-person in the clerk’s office, or at the polls on election day.

Acceptable Documents to Show Proof of Residence
  • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License orState ID card  
  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
  • Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the cardholder, but not including a business card  
  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election
  • A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include a photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk  
  • A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before the date of registration  
  • Bank or credit card statement  
  • Paycheck or paystub
  • A check or other document issued by a unit of government
  • A letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual’s residence for voting purposes  
  • Residential lease that is effective on the date of registration (Not valid if registering by mail)
  • An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility
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IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES

2025 Spring Election | April 1, 2025  

February 18, 2025

Spring Primary Election if needed.

april 1, 2025

Election Day

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how Do you Plan to vote?

Early In-Person

Look for early voting locations in your county:

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By Mail

Step 1: Request your ballot ASAP HERE

  • Must first be registered to vote
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Step 2: Fill out your ballot

Your ballot contains two envelopes: (1) A secrecy envelope and (2) A return envelope  

  • Step 1: Vote by completely filling in the circles on the ballot using either blue or black ink
  • Step 2: Once filled out, put your filled-out ballot into the secrecy envelope and seal
  • Step 3: Put your secrecy envelope into your return envelope
  • Step 4: Read and sign the oath
  • Step 5: Your ballot is ready to send  

Step 3: Return your ballot  

  • Mail it in: Stamp and use the pre-addressed envelope mail in your ballot
  • County Elections Office: To find your County Elections Office click HERE
Election Day In-Person
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What type of ID DO i NEED?

Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote.

Acceptable Photo ID’s
  • Wisconsin’s Driver’s License  
  • Wisconsin State Identification Card
  • Military ID card
  • U.S. passport book or card
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin DMV ID Petition Process Photo Receipt
  • Veterans Affairs ID card
  • Photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college, or technical college that contains the following:
  • Date the card was issued
  • Signature of student
  • Expiration date no later than two years after the date of issuance
  • If the student ID is expired, it must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment, such as a tuition fee receipt, enrollment verification letter, or class schedule
No ID? Provisional Voting
  • A provisional ballot is a special kind of ballot given to voters who can't provide the necessary documents required by federal law in Wisconsin to vote at the polls.
  • For more information on Provisional Voting click HERE
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!
Go vote, Wisconsin!

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