Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Election?

The General Election is on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Polls are open from 7AM - 8PM.

Early Voting (In-Person Absentee Voting) begins on Tuesday, March 18th and ends on Sunday, March 30th. Early voting hours and locations vary. Learn more here.

Other important dates to know:

  • March 18, 2025: Recommended deadline for requesting an Absentee Ballot. We recommend ordering your Absentee Ballot by Tuesday, March 18th in order to give your ballot time to be processed, delivered, and returned by Tuesday, April 1st.

  • March 21, 2025: Recommended deadline for mailing back absentee ballots We recommend mailing back your Absentee Ballot by March 21st in order to give your ballot time to be processed, delivered, and returned by Tuesday, April 1st. 

  • March 27, 2025 @ 5:00PM: Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot. Your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 27th, 2025.

  • March 28, 2025: Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office. Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk’s office. 

    • Miss the deadline? You can still register at your polling location on Election Day (Tuesday, April 1st). 

  • April 1, 2025 @ 8:00PM: Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot. If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 1, 2025. If you are mailing your ballot back, it must be received by your clerk by 8pm on Tuesday, April 1st. We recommend that you mail your ballot back by 3/21 to ensure that it arrives on time.

What ID do I need to vote?

  • You will need a valid WI Voter ID to vote. Acceptable Voter IDs include:

    • A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended, with or without a star in the right-hand corner.

    • A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card, with or without a star in the right-hand corner.

    • A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card or driver license without a photo issued under the religious exemption

    • Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service

    • A U.S. passport

    • An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.)

    • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.)

      • If the university or college ID is expired, the student ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment.

      • Find specific campus voting information here!

  • For more information and for a full list of acceptable IDs, check out Bringit.wi.gov.

Am I registered to Vote?

You can check your registration status in Wisconsin here. To check your registration status in another state, use this tool.

If you registered/voted in Wisconsin for the November 2024 general election and want to vote at the same address for the April 1 election, then you do NOT need to reregister when you go vote!

Am I eligible to register?

In Wisconsin, you are eligible to register to vote if you meet the following requirements:

  • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen for at least one month prior to the election

  • Residency: Must be a resident of  WI at the address listed for at least 28 days before the election with no current intent to move

  • Age: Must be at least 18 on or by Election Day

  • Felony Convictions: Are not currently serving a sentence, including parole, incarceration, probation, or extended supervision for a felony conviction

Am I still eligible to vote if I am an out of state student?

Yes. As a student living in a dorm or on campus/near campus at your university, you have residency in Wisconsin. Even if you have previously voted in another state, you can still register to vote in Wisconsin for the next election (04/01). 

Registering to vote is easy! You can find information on how to register below.

What do I need to register to vote?

  • You will need a Proof of Residency document with your current address and legal name in order to register to vote. Acceptable Proof of Residency documents include:

    • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card. (Note: Your address on the ID must match the address you’re registering at, unless you’ve updated your address with the DMV)

    • A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before Election Day

    • Bank/credit card statement

    • Paycheck or paystub

    • Residential lease that is effective on date of registration. (Not valid if registering by mail.)

    • A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list, that indicates citizenship, to the municipal clerk

    • A voter proof of enrollment or voter registration letter from your school. Note that this document can be shown on your phone. You may need to update your address in your campus profile to show your most up-to-date address.

  • For a full list of acceptable proof of residency documents, see here. All documents can be shown digitally.

Where do I vote?

  • If you are voting early, you can vote at any In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) location in your municipality. Find PAV locations and hours here: Vote Absentee In Person 

    • Just like Election Day, from March 18th to March 28th, you can register at the polls when voting early.

  • On Election Day (04/01/2025), all registered voters must vote at their assigned polling place based on the address they used to register. If you still need to register, you can register and vote at the polling location for the address that you plan to register from. You can look up polling locations by address here.

Who is on the Ballot?

Use the MyVote What's On My Ballot tool to view the correct ballot based on your address. 

I am anxious about voting for the first time. Help!

  • Voting for the first time can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Be sure to ask questions, come prepared, and center the reality that you are letting your voice be heard! 

  • Remember that you can bring your phone to the polling place and you can use it in the polling booth, as long as it is not a distraction to others (Yes! You can google things on the spot!). You can also bring in a written list of who you want to vote for/what your plan to vote is. 

  • You can always ask a poll worker for assistance. It is their job to help you! 

  • Bring a friend with you! Going to the polls with a group of friends is the best way to work through any anxieties you may have. It also helps our democracy :)

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