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Voting in Wisconsin’s April primary? Today’s the last day to register online

But in-person registration continues through Election Day

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Alix Yarrow, left, registers to vote at the polling place
Alix Yarrow, left, registers to vote at a polling place at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wis., on Feb. 18, 2020. Assisting in the registration process are Kyle Richmond, center, and Aaron Schultz, right. Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch

Wednesday is the last day to register online or by mail in time for Wisconsin’s April 2 primary.

But if you miss that deadline, it’s not too late.

You still have through Election Day to register in-person for the spring election, which includes a presidential primary, a host of local offices and two statewide Constitutional amendments, which could change how elections are run in Wisconsin.

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How to register online, by mail

Head to My Vote Wisconsin to register online or to get a copy of the voter register form, which can be returned by mail or at a local clerk’s office.

You can also use the site to verify that you’re registered or to update your address.

Mailed-in voter registration materials need to be postmarked by March 13 if you want to participate in the April election.

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How to register in-person

You can register at your local clerk’s office through March 29, which is the Friday before Election Day.

Additionally, Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration, which means you can register on Election Day at the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 2.

If you’re voting early, you may also register at an in-person absentee voting location.

You’ll need to show proof of residence in order to register.

And Wisconsin law requires that people show a photo ID before voting.