How to vote in Wisconsin in 2025 

Even though there are no federal elections this year, there are still opportunities to cast a ballot and make your voice heard in Wisconsin. 

This year, a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is up for grabs. And the state superintendent is on the ballot, as well as other judicial and local races.

So what do you need to know about voting this year? Here’s a guide to how to cast your ballot in the Badger State.  

When is election day? 

Mark your calendars! The Spring Primary is on Feb. 18, and the Spring Election is on April 1.  

Registering to vote in Wisconsin 

The first step toward casting your ballot in Wisconsin is registering to vote. There are several ways to do it.

You can register online, by mail or in-person at your municipal clerk’s office. You can also register to vote in-person at your polling place on election day. You must provide a proof of residence document when registering to vote. 

Voters must reside at their current address for at least 28 days by election day in order to register to vote. To check if you’re already registered to vote, you can visit this website. 

The deadline to register online or by mail is 20 days before the election. You can register in-person at your municipal clerk’s office up until the Friday before the election at 5 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later. You can’t register the Saturday, Sunday or Monday before an election, but you can still register at your polling place on election day.  

On election day 

Once you’ve registered, it’s time to head to the polls and cast your ballot. Polls in Wisconsin are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can find out where your polling place is here. 

You’ll need to bring a photo ID to vote in Wisconsin. You can learn more about what type of ID you need, how to get a free state ID and more here. 

Absentee voting in Wisconsin 

If you can’t be at the polls in-person on election day, there are a few options for absentee voting in Wisconsin.

First, you need to request your ballot. You can request an absentee ballot online or by mail. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for most voters is the Thursday before the election. It must be received by mail or in-person at your clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on election day.

If you want to vote in-person before election day, you can go to clerks’ offices and other locations to cast your absentee ballot on certain days and times. You can see your options for in-person absentee voting where you live here. 

Happy voting! More information about voting in Wisconsin is available here.