2025 Election Dates:
- Spring Primary: Tuesday, February 18
- Spring General: Tuesday, April 1
Make your plan to vote and find answers to your voting questions at MyVote.
- register to vote
- find your polling place
- see a sample of your ballot
- contact your clerk
- find "early voting" (in person absentee ballot) information
- request your absentee ballot
- find out official deadlines
And more! All at the official election website for the state of Wisconsin - MyVote.wi.gov.
Know Your Rights
ACLUWI, Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Common Cause Wisconsin created a nonpartisan voting guide for the 2024 election cycle. Find information about requirements you need to cast your ballot and special circumstances that may impact how you vote. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! 🗳
Voter Registration
Where, When and How to Register to Vote in Wisconsin.
Early Absentee Voting
See our Guide to Voting with an Early Absentee Ballot - In-Person or By Mail
Photo ID Needed to Vote
If you need help getting an acceptable form of ID for voting from your local DMV, contact The Voter ID Coalition at the helpline: (608) 285-2141.
Using a College ID as Photo ID to Vote
Most students already have a Wisconsin driver license or one of the other acceptable forms of photo ID for voting.
Students who do not have one of the other forms of acceptable ID for voting should look up their college/university on the appropriate list linked below to see if their student ID can be used as a photo ID to vote or if their school offers a special photo ID card for voting:
University of WI – 4-Year Schools
University of WI – 2-Year Schools
WI Private Universities and Colleges
WI Technical and Community Colleges
For more information, see our voting guide for students:
Three Things College Students Need to Do To Vote in Wisconsin
Opportunities to Volunteer and Work during the Election Season
- Become a Poll Worker. Poll workers are vital to making the voting process safe, secure, and smooth. If you’re able, consider becoming a poll worker. Find out more at MyVote.wi.gov
- Become a volunteer nonpartisan Election Observer. Closed. Check back.
- Rides to the Polls - Milwaukee area. Closed. Check back.
- Want to learn more about how you can serve your community, your state, and our collective democracy? Go to Protect The Vote for an opportunity right for you.
Have voting questions or problems?
Common Cause in Wisconsin partners with the nonpartisan Election Protection Coalition to provide nonpartisan information and help to any voter, regardless of who that voter is casting a ballot for.Election Protection’s highly-trained, non-partisan volunteers are available to assist voters with any questions or problems, no matter how simple or complex. Voters may call or text 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) with any questions or issues that may arise.
The Voter Helpline (608-285-2141) is available to all Wisconsin Voters across the state. Voters can call or text the Helpline and reach live support during the day and in expanded languages. Connect with trained volunteers when it’s most convenient.
Voters with disabilities have the right to have ready access to any polling place. This includes the right to use an accessible voting machine, getting assistance marking and returning an absentee ballot, and voting curbside at a polling location. Call the Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline for assistance: 1-844-347-8683. Or email: info@disabilityvote.org. Additional online resources are also at the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition website including how to sign up for a ride to the polls.
