Voting in Wisconsin

Last Updated May 27th, 2022

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Wisconsin

General Election

Date of Election: 11/08/2022
Jurisdiction: Statewide

Election Deadlines:
If you're registering by mail, your voter registration must be received by 10/19/2022 and postmarked by 10/19/2022.
If you're registering in person, your voter registration must be received by close of business 11/04/2022.
The deadline to register to vote online is 10/19/2022.
If you're returning your completed absentee ballot application by mail, it must be received by 5:00 pm 11/04/2022.
If you're returning your completed absentee ballot application by hand, it must be received by 5:00 pm 11/04/2022.
Your online absentee ballot request must be received by 5:00 pm 11/04/2022.
If you're returning your completed ballot by mail, it must be received by 8:00 pm 11/08/2022.
If you're returning your completed ballot by hand, it must be received by 8:00 pm 11/08/2022.

Voter Registration In Wisconsin

Who Can Register In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Election Day Registration

Pre-registration

Voting Rights Restoration

Voting In Wisconsin

Where To Vote In Wisconsin

Vote-by-mail & Absentee

Early Voting In Wisconsin

Primary Elections In Wisconsin

Voter ID In Wisconsin

Voter ID Requirements

Photo ID is required to vote in Wisconsin. Valid forms of ID include:

The following photo IDs are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently, the November 6, 2018 election):
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
- A Military ID card issued by the U.S. Uniformed Services (including retired and dependent uniformed service IDs)
- A U.S. passport book or card

The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes:
- A certificate of naturalization (that was issued no earlier than two years before the date of the election)
- An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (can be expired or unexpired)
- A driver license receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days from date issued)
- An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days from date issued)
- A Wisconsin DMV ID Petition Process Photo Receipt (valid for 180 days from date issued)
- A Veteran Affairs ID card (must be unexpired or have no expiration date)
- A 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 date of issuance (card may be expired). The university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment, such as a tuition fee receipt, enrollment verification letter, or class schedule. Enrollment verification document can be shown electronically.

If you do not have an approved form of ID, you can get a free state ID card. You will need to show proof of identity, proof of citizenship or legal status, proof of Wisconsin residency, and proof of name and date of birth.

If you go to your polling place without an approved form of ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. You must present proof of identification to the municipal clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday.