2024 Election: Wisconsin Voting Guide, where, how to vote

Let your voice be heard by casting a ballot on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 – and make your vote count. 

Here is important information you need to know about the November 2024 election.

Important deadlines remaining

Deadline to register in your municipal clerk’s office: Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk’s office during the clerk’s business hours until 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2024. Find your municipal clerk’s contact information.

Register to vote at your polling place: Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Find your polling place.

Deadline for in-person absentee: Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through Nov. 3. Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person absentee hours. Check MyVote or contact your municipal clerk for absentee voting hours.

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How to register to vote

In Wisconsin, registering to vote is a simple process. You will start with a visit to myvote.wi.gov. Once there, you will be asked if you are already registered to vote in some community. The site will guide you through the process to determine if indeed you already are. 

If you are registered but would simply like to update your name or address, follow the instructions on the site. 

Lastly, if you are not already registered in a community, you may also begin the process. 

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Election Day: Tuesday, November 5

The polls are open in Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Voters who are already registered should bring a photo ID. 

If you are not yet registered to vote, you may do so at the polls. All voters must provide a proof of residence document. That includes a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card. There are several other acceptable forms of ID that will be accepted at the polls.

Track your ballot

MyVote Wisconsin also makes it convenient for voters to track their ballot. You can see if a ballot request has been received or processed, find out whether your ballot has been sent, and find out whether there was a problem with a ballot.

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