For Release: Monday - February 17, 2020
Wisconsinites will have their first opportunity in 2020 to make their voices heard at the ballot box tomorrow!
Why show up for a local election?
First and foremost, because every election matters.
Further, in the Tuesday, February 18th Spring Primary, voters will determine which two candidates will run for a seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court in the April 7th Spring election.
Voters in some municipalities and school districts around the state will also have the opportunity to narrow the field of candidates for school board seats and other local offices on their April 7th Spring Election ballot. These school and local government officials represent you and your neighbors – and the decisions they make can have a direct and profound impact on your local community.
And finally, eligible voters living in the 7th Congressional District (portions of northern and central Wisconsin) will determine which candidates will run for the seat in the House of Representatives vacated by former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy.
Keep in mind that – because Spring elections tend to have a much lower turnout – individual voters can actually have a far greater influence on the outcome of these elections.
So please do not miss this chance to make your voice heard at the ballot box in a big way. Look over the information below to make sure you have what you need to vote in this important primary election.
When you vote, you will need to present one of the acceptable forms of photo ID for voting pictured left. (Click to enlarge image)
If you already have a Wisconsin driver license or one of the other acceptable forms of ID for voting, then you're "ID ready." Just remember to bring it with you when you head to your polling place!
What if you don't have an acceptable ID for voting on Election Day?
You can ask for AND vote with a provisional ballot. But, for your ballot to be counted, you MUST either come back to your polling place with an acceptable form of ID before it closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday OR bring your ID to your municipal clerk's office by 4:00 pm the Friday after the primary election (February 21st).
For more information about voter photo ID – and how to get a free ID if you don't have an ID acceptable for voting – see our downloadable voter ID fact sheet. Or visit the Wisconsin Election Commission's voter photo ID website: Bring It to the Ballot.
If you do not have an acceptable ID for voting and need help getting one, contact this statewide Voter ID Hotline #s: 608/285-2141 or 414/882-8622.
Are you a college student planning to use your student ID for voting?
If you do not have one of the other forms of photo ID pictured above, and you are a college student hoping to use your student ID and a proof of enrollment document as your "voter ID," look up your school NOW on the appropriate list linked below to see if your current student ID is an acceptable form of ID for voting. If your student ID cannot be used for voting, you can find out if a separate school-issued "voter photo ID" is available and how to get one.
University of WI – 4-Year Schools
University of WI – 2-Year Schools
WI Private Universities & Colleges
WI Technical Colleges
Are you registered to vote?
Before you head out to the polls, check to see that you are registered to vote at your current address. If you are not, be sure to bring a proof of residence document (hard copy or electronic on your cell phone or tablet) when you go to the polls on Tuesday so that you can register there.
Where is your polling place?
To find out where to go to cast your ballot, visit the "Find My Polling Place" page on the Wisconsin Election Commission's My Vote Wisconsin website and type in your address.
What's on your ballot?
Visit the Wisconsin Election Commission's "What's on My Ballot" page and type in your address to see a sample ballot.
Please don't sit out this chance to strengthen the health of democracy in our state. Get ready and go vote!
Contact:
Jay Heck
Executive Director
608/256-2686 (office)
608/512-9363 (cell)
Common Cause in Wisconsin
152 W. Johnson St., Suite 212
Madison, WI 53703
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