Elections

Get ready and make a plan to vote!

The Spring General Election on Tuesday, April 2nd where you can vote for candidates to represent you at the school board, city, and county level.

What are my options for voting?

There are a couple of ways that you can vote between now and Election Day. Make your plan to vote in whatever way works best for you. We recommend voting in person early, or in-person on Election Day.

In person early voting

April 2nd is Election Day, but you have the option to vote early! By voting early you can rest assured that nothing will last-minute prevent you from voting on Election Day. Early in-person voting starts Tuesday, March 19 and lasts until Saturday, March 30th*

See early voting locations and schedules for the following areas:

Milwaukee: Online here or call (414) 286-3491
Madison: Online here or call (608) 266-4601
Green Bay: Online here or call (920) 448-3000
Appleton: Online here or call (920) 832-6447
Fond du Lac: Online here or call (920) 322-3400
Kenosha: Online here or call (262) 653-4020
La Crosse: Online here or call (608) 789-7510
Sparta: Online here or call (608) 269-4340
Arcadia: Call (608) 323-3359

For statewide information go to myvote.wi.gov or call the Wisconsin Election Commission at 866-VOTE-WIS or (608) 266-8005.

Vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, April 2th

Vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, April 2nd from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at your designated polling location (found at www.myvote.wi.gov).

What do I need to bring or do before I can vote?

Before you can vote in elections, you must be registered to vote. You can do this on-site at your polling location, or at your City Clerk’s office.

You will need to provide a valid proof of residence that shows you have been living at your current address for atleast 28 days. Example included current and valid Wisconsin ID or drivers license, utility bills, credit card statements, and more.

You also need a valid form of photo ID to register to vote and vote. The most common forms of photo ID include a Wisconsin-issued driver license or a U.S. passport. Visit bringit.wi.gov for a complete list of valid IDs.

Who can vote?

Federal guidelines for voter eligibility include the following:

Are at least 18 years old
Are a U.S. citizen (through birth or naturalization)
Can prove state residency (for Wisconsin residents, that means living at your local address for at least 28 days).
Are registered to vote (Wisconsin allows same-day voting and registration)

Who is not eligible to vote?

Federal guidelines exclude:

Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents
In Wisconsin, you lose your voting rights if you are convicted of a felony, treason, or bribery. You can register to vote after you have completed your sentence, including any prison, probation, parole, or extended supervision. Pretrial detention and misdemeanors do not restrict your voting rights (usa.gov).

If you have more questions about your eligibility, contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission at (608) 266-8005.

What can I do if I can’t vote?

The importance of participating in elections extends beyond those who are eligible to vote. In fact, those who can not vote, due to their immigration status, age, or other reason, can still express their political voice in other ways.

Voceros por el Voto

Even if you yourself cannot vote, chances are, you know someone that can, like family, friends, or co-workers.

Voces de la Frontera Action (our 501c4 sister organization) has developed and refined a special program called “Voceros por el Voto” that creates a network of voters based on personal relationships and social networks.

By joining the Voceros network, we empowers individuals by educating them and giving them the tools they need to reach out and persuade others to vote. Of course, those who can vote can also become Voceros too!

If you want to learn more, or want to join our Voceros program, please call or text Yasmin at (414) 553-6467.

Still have questions or need help?

If you have questions or would like help making a plan to vote, contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission bilingual voter hotline at (608) 266-8005.

Make your voice heard and make a plan to vote in the Spring General Election on Tuesday, April 2nd! Remember, it’s your voice, your vote, our future!