How to Vote in Wisconsin
“Forward”
Capital: Madison
Nickname: The Badger State
Admitted: 1848 (30th state)
Electoral Votes: 10
State Bird: American Robin
State Flower: Wood Violet
Registration Deadline
20 days before Election Day by mail; same-day registration available at polls
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
No-excuse
Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
10
Voter Registration in Wisconsin
The voter registration deadline in Wisconsin is 20 days before Election Day by mail; same-day registration available at polls.
Wisconsin offers online voter registration.
Wisconsin does not have automatic voter registration.
Voter ID Requirements in Wisconsin
Wisconsin requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Wisconsin
Yes — Wisconsin offers early voting.
In-person absentee voting begins 14 days before Election Day at municipal clerk offices
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Wisconsin
Absentee and mail-in voting in Wisconsin: No-excuse.
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by mail without providing a reason; photo ID required
Polling Hours in Wisconsin
Polls in Wisconsin are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Wisconsin
Felony voting rights in Wisconsin: After completion of sentence.