Voting in your local, state and national elections is an opportunity to let your voice be heard. 60% of voters are never asked to register. Consider this your invitation to learn more about how to register. (You can even partake in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.) Below you’ll also find a timeline of 2024 elections, how to access nonpartisan information about candidates, and more.

Are you registered to vote?

• Yes
• No
• I Don’t Know
• Students have a choice about where to register to vote. Students attending college may register at their campus address or choose to remain registered (or register at) their permanent/home address. Note you may only be registered and vote in one location.

I’m registered. Now what?

• Review the list of dates and details in the bottom portion of this page.
• Review this voting guide for what you’ll need on election day.
• Find out what’s on your ballot.
  • Wisconsin residents can visit myvote.wi.gov to find out what’s on their local ballot. Ballots are typically available 47 days before an election with federal contests and 21 days before state and local contests.
  • Residents of any state can also view ballot information via BallotPedia.org.
• Educate yourself about candidates and issues. (See below for nonpartisan ways to learn more.)
• Vote!

Where do I go to vote?

• For In-Person Voting
  • Connect to myvote.wi.gov.
  • Click on “Where Do I Vote?”
  • Enter your address information.
  • Polls are open 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. – Remember to bring your ID.
• For Absentee Voting
  • Connect to myvote.wi.gov.
  • Click on “Vote Absentee By Mail”
  • Follow the instructions.

Note: If you have moved or legally changed your name since the last time you voted, you are required to updated your voter registration. To do so, complete the Application for Voter Registration and send it to your municipal clerk’s office along with a copy of your ID and proof of residency (such as a utility bill) before the deadline. Or bring the application and your ID with you on Election Day.

When learning about candidate, it is important to review nonpartisan information. Nonpartisan is unbiased information, meaning it is not slanted to any specific political party (e.g. Democratic, Republican, Independent)

How do I learn about local candidates?

• Check local newspapers, review candidate’s websites (if applicable), review social media profiles/postings, talk with local community members, attend public board meetings/hearings.

How do I learn about state/national candidates?

• As you plan for the presidential election, determine which candidates share your views on important issues such as Federal minimum wage, same sex marriage, gun control, illegal immigrants, vaccines and student loans. See where the candidates stand on these issues and more by taking a quiz to see whose ideals align most closely with your own. Check out www.ISideWith.com.
• You can also access each year then get details on each elect including President, Vice President, Secretary of State, State Senate, US Senate, House of Representatives and more.