Nov. 6 election info from League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

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★ When does early voting begin?

Early voting is available through Nov. 4 using an absentee ballot at your municipal clerk’s office or at sites in the community in the city of Milwaukee. Early voting is now open in the City of Milwaukee. Contact your local clerk for early voting dates in other municipalities. If you are not already registered to vote, you may register and vote on the same day.

https://www.lwvmilwaukee.org/in-person-voting

★ What’s on my ballot?

Preview your ballot (any voting address):

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/PreviewMyBallot

Preview your ballot (City of Milwaukee residents can view an actual sample ballot):

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https://itmdapps.milwaukee.gov/electedreps/pollingElectedReps/checkAddress.jsp

(enter your address, then click Sample Ballot at the bottom of the page)

★ How do I know if I’m registered to vote?

Check your voter registration status here:

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/MyVoterInfo

★ Can I register to vote online?

Yes, you can register to vote here (Oct. 17 is the last day to be able to complete voter registration online):

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote

★ What do I need to bring with me to vote?

To vote, you must prove WHO you are. To register to vote, you must prove WHERE you live. Bring your Wisconsin driver license, or your Wisconsin state ID, or your naturalization certificate to vote. For more Photo ID for Voting information:

https://www.bringitwisconsin.com/do-i-have-right-photo-id

If you need to register to vote on the same day you vote, you must also bring Proof of Residence that has your current name and address. This can be: Wisconsin driver license, or your Wisconsin state ID (must include current address), utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, lease, or any government letter or document that has your name and current address on it. More on acceptable ID to register to vote here:

https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/User/dwalton/RegistrationPackagewithPORInfo6.pdf

★ What are the online/mail deadlines for registering or to request an absentee ballot?

Wednesday, Oct. 17: Last day to register to vote online or by mail

Thursday, Nov. 1: Last day to request absentee ballots by mail

★ Where do I vote?

Enter your address at this website to see where your polling place is located:

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace

★ When do the polls open and close on Election Day?

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018

More information: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

and https://www.lwvmilwaukee.org/november-6-general-election