Election 2024: Early in-person voting starts in Wisconsin

Early in-person voting kicks off Tuesday in battleground Wisconsin ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Along with the presidential face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Wisconsinites are deciding whether GOP businessman Eric Hovde should replace Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in the U.S. Senate.

Also on the ballot are seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as state legislative races that could tip the partisan balance of Wisconsin’s Assembly.

Where can I vote early?

Early in-person voting begins on Oct. 22, two weeks ahead of Election Day. But availablity of early in-person voting varies depending on where you live. You can look for hours and locations in your community at myvote.wi.gov/Vote-Absentee-In-Person.

What should I bring to vote?

Whether you’re voting at the polls or in-person at an absentee voting location, you’ll need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID. It’s alright if the address on your ID is no longer current.

What do I need to register to vote?

If you’re not already registered to vote, it’s not too late. Depending on where you live, you may be able to register at your early in-person voting location.

Or you can register at your local clerk’s office until Nov. 1. Additionally, since Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration, you can register at the polls until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Proof of address, like a driver’s license with a current address, utility bill or pay stub, will be needed to register to vote.

How else can I vote absentee?

If you’re voting at an early in-person voting location in Wisconsin, you’ll be filling out an absentee ballot.

But if you’d rather fill out your absentee ballot at home, you may return it by mail or to your local clerk’s office. And, in some communities, drop boxes are also available for returning those ballots.

Absentee ballots must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. Visit myvote.wi.gov/Track-My-Ballot to check if your absentee ballot has been received.

As of last Friday morning, more than 305,000 absentee ballots had already been returned across Wisconsin, according to data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

What about voting on Election Day?

Polls will be open on Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Wisconsin.