Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register online, by mail, at the municipal clerk’s office, or at your polling place on Election Day. Bring proof of residence for in-person registration. Registration and photo identification for voting are separate requirements.
Mail registration postmark deadline
Postmark your registration by October 14 and include proof of residence. Later in-person options remain available.
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot without an excuse. Use MyVote or contact your clerk. Follow photo-ID, voter-signature and witness instructions. Confirm the correct return location and allow time for the ballot to reach it.
Regular absentee application receipt deadline
Regular and overseas requests must reach the clerk by 5 p.m. October 29. Military and certain other voters have different deadlines.
Return your ballot in time to reach the required counting location by 8 p.m. Election Day. Ask your clerk where to deliver it and whether an earlier local-office drop-off cutoff applies. A postmark is not enough.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Central time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Wisconsin election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
Wisconsin voter information lookup
Use Wisconsin’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Wisconsin's current statewide calendar includes Wisconsin General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Wisconsin does not register voters by party. In a partisan primary, choose candidates from only one party; crossing between party sections can invalidate partisan votes.
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