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After a series of dueling court rulings over whether absentee ballots that arrive after Nov. 3 can count, an appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin’s usual rule that all ballots must be received by Election Day.
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Five easy steps to vote by mail in
Wisconsin
Updated Oct 12, 2020
Register to vote
Your deadline to register online is October 14. You can register here.
If registering by mail, make sure it's postmarked by October 14, or received by November 3 if done in person!
Get your ballot
If you're a registered voter in Wisconsin, you should be receiving an application in the mail. This is not your ballot! Make sure your application is in before the deadline so you can receive an actual ballot.
Make sure your application is received by October 29 whether returning it in person, by mail, or applying online.
Fill in your ballot
Make sure you completely fill in your selections and double-check everything you write in.
Not sure where to research candidates and referendums? Resources like BallotReady provide clear, non-partisan explanations for everything.
Sign and seal
Most ballots have specific instructions on how and where to sign and seal both ballot and envelope. Read the instructions carefully.
You may be required to obtain a witness signature.
Your ballot may also require you to enclose a copy of your photo ID.
Mail in or drop off ballot
In Wisconsin, your voted ballot must be returned to the Clerk’s Office, an in-person absentee/early voting site, or your polling place on Election Day. Use our search tool or check with your local election officials for updates on drop box locations closer to the election.
Make sure to drop your ballot off by November 3.
If sending by mail, your ballot needs to be received by November 3, but you want to send it as soon as possible to allow ample time for processing.
