How to Vote in Wisconsin

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Wisconsin.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Spring Election
(State/Federal)

Wisconsin Spring Election

Apr 04, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Start date varies by county - Sun April 2, 2023 (closing time varies by county. Check with your local election official to find out when early voting closes.)

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Wed Mar 15, 2023

In person: 5:00 pm Fri Mar 31, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023
In Person: Sun April 2, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 4, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 4, 2023

Milwaukee Spring Election
(Local)

Milwaukee Spring Election

Apr 04, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Start date varies by county - Sat April 1, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Wed Mar 15, 2023

In person: 5:00 pm Fri Mar 31, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023
In Person: Sun April 2, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 4, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 4, 2023

Vote Early In-Person

Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
Additional Information

Additional Wisconsin Resources

Who can register to vote in Wisconsin
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Voting for People with Disabilities