Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Wisconsin if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are a resident of Wisconsin
- Live in the precinct where you vote for at least 28 days prior to the election
- are 17 years of age and will be 18 by the next election
You are NOT eligible to vote in Wisconsin if:
- You have placed a bet or wager on the outcome of the election
- You are in prison or jail for a felony conviction
- You were disqualified from voting due to a court order
Identification Requirements
In Wisconsin, you need to show id to vote.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
- Valid US Passport
- Valid ID Issued by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation, Highway Safety, etc.
- Valid Tribal ID
- Valid Military ID
- Valid Student ID
Student IDs must be issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. If expired, the student ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment.
If you do not have an ID from the above list, you must show an unexpired photo id from this list:
- Veteran’s ID
- ID Issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Driving Receipt Issued by DOT not more than 45 Days before Election
- Certificate of Naturalization Dated no earlier than two years prior to the Date of the Election
You may use an ID card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days) or a temporary ID card from the Identification Petition Process (valid for 60 days).
Polling Places
Your assigned polling place is based on where you live. You can find the information below at myvote.wi.gov
- Find your polling place (where you may vote)
- View your polling place’s hours and get directions
- See what will be on your next ballot
- Find your next local election
- Learn about absentee voting if you can’t get to your polling place
