Tuesday is the last chance to vote in this fall’s general election for governor, state legislators and more.
Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot that day in Milwaukee.
Voting in person
On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Check your polling place with your address here or on MyVote Wisconsin and remember to bring an acceptable type of photo ID.
For those with accessibility needs, curbside voting and ballot marking devices are available for voters with hearing, visual or physical disabilities.
What you need to bring to register to vote
You may need to register to vote if you are a new voter, have changed your name or moved since the last election or have not voted in the past four years. You can check your registration status at MyVote Wisconsin.
Wisconsin allows residents to register at their polling places on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. To do so, you must bring a proof of residency document with your current name and address, which could include an ID, utility bill, bank statement or paycheck.
Regardless of how you show proof of residence, you will still need to bring an acceptable photo ID to be able to cast your vote after registering.
Registered voters who arrive at the polls without acceptable photo ID can still request a provisional ballot.
For the provisional ballot to count, a voter must present an acceptable photo ID in person at their polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3 or to the Milwaukee Election Commission at 200 E. Wells St., Room 501, by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. If you do not provide photo ID by the deadline, your ballot will not count.
Read this story if you have more questions about how to get a photo ID for voting.
Returning absentee ballots
Voters can no longer request absentee or mail-in ballots or vote in-person early.
If you live in Milwaukee and are trying to return a mail-in ballot, your best bet is to find a drop box. The Milwaukee Election Commission recommends using secure ballot drop boxes at the Milwaukee Public Library branches and the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway St., which will be open until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find a list here.
You can also return your ballot at Central Count on Election Day. Absentee ballots will also be accepted at Central Count, 631 E. Chicago St., until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Because Milwaukee has a central count facility, absentee ballots cannot be returned to polling places on Election Day.
You can track your ballot here.
Who’s going to be on the ballot?
This election includes statewide races for governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer. The U.S. representative of District 4 and multiple state representative and state senator positions will also be on the ballot.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita R. Ball and Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges are running for reelection as Democratic candidates in their current positions, but both are unopposed.
There will also be three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Voters can find their ballot on My Vote Wisconsin.
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of elected officials in Wisconsin here.
To learn more about the candidates, check out Wisconsin Watch’s interactive voter guide.
Additional voter resources
The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles operates a voter ID hotline at 844-588-1069 for questions about free IDs and the Identification Petition Process, an alternative process for eligible residents who do not have the documents usually required to obtain a state ID.
Here are some organizations that provide voting resources:
- You can call or text VoteRiders at 866-432-8683 for free help obtaining identification and supporting documents, as well as arranging transportation the day of the election.
- Souls to the Polls provides information about free rides to DMV offices and polling places. You can reach them by calling 414-742-1060.
- The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County provides voting information and assistance resources at mkevote.com.
- Disability Rights Wisconsin can be reached at 844-347-8683 with questions about voting rights and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Devin Blake contributed to this report.
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Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.
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