Wisconsin (WI)
Eligibility
Age: 18
ID Requirements
To Register: WI driver's license or state ID number; if DL/ID does not show current address, last 4 of SSN. Proof of Residence required for ALL registrations (mail, in-person, Election Day): WI DL/ID with current address, employer ID with photo, utility bill within 90 days, bank statement, paycheck, government document, or university/college ID with enrollment verification. A registered voter in the same municipality may serve as a corroborating witness.
To Vote: Photo ID required
Registration Methods
- Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
- Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
- In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.
Early Voting
A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.
In-person absentee voting available at municipal clerk offices up to 14 days before election.
Mail-In / Absentee Voting
A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.
No-excuse absentee voting by mail available for all registered voters.
Felony Voting Rules
State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.
Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including incarceration, probation, parole, and extended supervision.
Documentation Needed
- Acceptable photo ID
- Proof of residency for voter registration
Recent News
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Wisconsin to See Election Regulation Changes in 2026
Multiple election changes take effect in 2026 including a new law allowing candidates to withdraw from ballots up to a week before primaries.
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Wisconsin Bill Would Repeal Ballot Drawdown Law and Require Risk-Limiting Audits
Draft legislation would ban Wisconsin's practice of randomly removing ballots when counts don't match, replacing it with mandatory risk-limiting audits.
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Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment to Enshrine Voter ID Law
Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment enshrining the existing voter ID requirement, making it harder to repeal.
Sources
Recent Legislation
- Constitutional Amendment (2025) Enshrined photo ID requirement in the state constitution (approved by 63% of voters) Approved April 2025
Last verified: Feb 24, 2026
Change Log
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