Polls are open in Wisconsin: How to vote, what to bring

It’s Election Day, and the world’s eyes are on Wisconsin.

After aggressive campaigning by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the closely-fought state, Wisconsinites will determine how the state casts its 10 electoral votes.

Voters are also deciding between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde for a seat that could tip the balance in the U.S. Senate and casting ballots in local races that could shift partisan control of the state Legislature.

And voters will decide whether to amend the state’s constitution.

Before you head to the polls in Wisconsin, here’s what you need to know.

When are polls open? Where do I go?

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, and if you’re in line by 8 p.m. you get to vote.

Click here to find your polling place.

What do I need to vote?

You need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID to the polls, so an election worker can verify your identity. It’s fine if the address on that ID is no longer current.

Is it too late to register to vote?

It’s not too late. Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration, so you have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to register at the polls.

You’ll need to provide proof of your address to register. That document doesn’t need to be a paper copy. You can show the poll worker an electronic copy of your proof of residency, such as using your smartphone to pull up an electronic utility bill or pay stub.

If you’re using your driver’s license as proof of residence, the address on that ID needs to be current.

Can I still return my absentee ballot?

Yes. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

You can return that ballot to local clerk’s office. You may also return it your polling place or your absentee ballot central count location, if you’re in a community that participates in central count.

And, in some communities, drop boxes are available for returning absentee ballots.

What’s going on at your polling place? Tell WPR

Is there something happening at your polling place that you want WPR to know about? Long lines, problems or just something interesting?

Click here to contact a WPR reporter about what you’re experiencing.

What’s on the ballot?

You can search your address through the Wisconsin Elections Commission to preview what’s on your ballot before you vote.

Check out some of WPR’s coverage of candidates, proposals and issues:

Trump v. Harris: How issues in the presidential race affect Wisconsin

• 2 years after fall of Roe, Democrats campaign on abortion rights, ‘freedom’
• As Election Day nears, the economy remains top of mind for Wisconsin voters
• Far from the border, immigration a top GOP issue in swing state Wisconsin
• Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.

US Senate

• The ‘secret sauce’ Sen. Tammy Baldwin hopes will propel her back to Washington
• Republican Eric Hovde says momentum is on his side in latest US Senate bid

US House of Representatives

• 1st Congressional District: Steil, Barca at odds on big issues
• 2nd Congressional District: Republican Olsen challenges Democratic US Rep. Pocan in deep blue district
• 3rd Congressional District: Van Orden’s firebrand style under spotlight in tight race against Cooke
• 4th Congressional District: Race features rematch between Moore, Rogers
• 5th Congressional District: Ben Steinhoff challenges Scott Fitzgerald in deep red district
• 6th Congressional District: Grothman, Zarbano face off
• 7th Congressional District: Republican US Rep. Tom Tiffany stresses immigration, inflation in reelection bid; Health care a top priority for Democrat Kyle Kilbourn
• 8th Congressional District: Wied, Lyerly face off in northeast Wisconsin

Statewide ballot measure: Voters could amend Wisconsin Constitution

• Limits on non-citizen voting: What to know about Wisconsin’s Nov. 5 referendum

State legislative races

• Can Democrats win Wisconsin Assembly? Key races could decide control
• The fight for control of state government runs through a handful of state Senate districts
• With the Legislature in flux, a western Wisconsin’s 94th district is — once again —pivotal
• Western Wisconsin voters say preserving democracy is a top issue. Here’s what the candidates have to say.
• Wausau Assembly candidates agree on issue of new refugee placement
• Assembly candidates in northern Wisconsin race weigh in on affordable housing
• Issue of health care access hits close to home in western Wisconsin

Local races, proposals and issues

• More than 100 Wisconsin school districts asking voters to approve referendums
• Dozens of local ballots ask if municipal clerks should become appointed, not elected

• In Kenosha County, 2 face off in Wisconsin’s only contested district attorney race
• Madison voters will decide on property tax increase in November