How do I vote in Wisconsin? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more
With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Wisconsin. To see guides for other states, click here.
Do I need to register to vote?
Yes, you’ll need to register if you aren’t already. Check your registration status here.
How do I do that?
You can register to vote online or download and fill out a paper form that you can mail or hand deliver to your municipal clerk. You’ll need a proof of residence to do either.
What's the deadline?
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 16 online and by mail and Nov. 1 in-person at your municipal clerk’s office. You can also register to vote at your polling place on Election Day.
Where do I find out where my polling site is?
You can look up your polling location through this portal.
Can I vote by mail?
Any Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot without a reason. You can request an absentee ballot online, or request one from your municipal clerk by mail or email. Starting Oct. 22, you can also request one in person. (If you request a ballot in-person you must either vote it in the clerk’s office or receive it in the mail.) Find the absentee ballot application form here.
Online and mail requests must be received by Oct. 31 and the deadline to apply in-person is Nov. 3.
What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?
Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Is there a way I can track my ballot?
You can track your absentee ballot through this online portal.
What if I need help getting to the polling site?
If you foresee having trouble getting to your polling place, you can request an absentee ballot, vote curbside from your car outside the polling place or request other accommodations from your municipal clerk.
Where do I find election results?
USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.
Illustrations by Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wisconsin voting guide: Polling sites, vote-by-mail deadline, more