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Wisconsin Conservation Voices is dedicated to a just democracy for every person living in Wisconsin. To build a more just and equitable democracy, responsive to all people and their will to protect Wisconsin, we are improving access to our democracy, so communities that have been traditionally left out of the decision making process can have their voices heard.

Voting Info

Voting is easy, and just about everyone has everything they need to vote. We’ve outlined below many options for providing proof of residency to register to vote and providing a photo id when you head to the polls. Join us and vote this spring!
You can register and vote in person on Election Day, Tues. April 6.

REGISTER TO VOTE

You can check to see if you are registered to vote at myvote.wi.gov/RegisterToVote.
If you aren’t registered to vote, you can do so when you vote in person. You can also register when you vote on the day of the election. You will need to bring a proof of residence document.

A proof of residency document must contain your current address. You must be living at this residence at least 28 days before Election Day. For acceptable proof of residency documents, refer to the list below or visit this link.

  • A check or other document issued by any gov

  • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License or State ID card

  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit with current address

  • A letter from your tribal government

  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election

  • A utility bill for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before registering

  • A bank or credit union statement

  • A paycheck or pay stub

  • A check or other document issued by any government agency or public school

  • Voters who are homeless can prove their voting address with an affidavit from a social service agency. The Wisconsin Elections Commission provides sample letters here.

  • A university, college, or technical college ID card if accompanied by a fee statement for the current semester.  If you are a student, you can find more specifics about which documents you can use to register to vote here.

  • Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card

  • An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility. 

WHAT TO BRING WHEN you VOTe AT THE POLLS 

In order to vote in Wisconsin, you need an acceptable photo ID. A complete list of acceptable photo IDs and ways to get an ID can be found here. Below is a sample list of some photo IDs you can use. These are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently, the November 3, 2020 election):

  • Wisconsin driver license (with or without a star in the right-hand corner, your ID does not need to be a REAL ID)

  • Wisconsin photo ID issued by Department of Transportation (with or without a star in the right-hand corner, your id does not need to be a REAL ID)

  • U.S. passport

  • Military ID card

  • An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (May be used even if expired)

  • A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election). 

  • If the university or college ID is expired, the student ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves current enrollment.Students can learn whether their student ID is acceptable here.

  • There are additional options for IDs. Please visit this link for more information.

HOW TO FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE (WHERE TO VOTE)

To find your polling place, go to myvote.wi.gov and type in your address. All polling locations in Wisconsin are open from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m on Election Day.

EARLY VOTING

Early voting is commonly referred to as “in person absentee voting.” The early voting hours and dates vary by municipality. To find your early voting location, visit this link or call your municipal clerk.

You can also call the nonpartisan League of Women Voters hotline for questions: 608-285-2141.

FIND Rides to the Polls

Visit this link for a list of statewide resources that are offering rides to the polling place for election day and early voting. Some organizations are also providing rides to the DMV for voter IDs. Many of these resources require riders to schedule in advance so we encourage voters to call as soon as possible to make arrangements.

https://disabilityvote.org/rides-to-polls

STUDENT VOTING INFO

We have created downloadable student voter registration guides specific to students attending high schools, technical colleges, and private and public universities. If you’re a student or faculty member, click the following links to find the guide to help you determine what documentation can be used to register to vote:

High school student guide.

Technical college student guide.

Private and public universities student guide.

You can also find out if your student id is an acceptable form of id for voting here.