How to Vote in Wisconsin

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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.

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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.

After You Vote in Wisconsin

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Wisconsin Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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