Upcoming Elections
To see which elections are coming up in your community, visit MyVote WI.
Registration Requirements
To register to vote in Wisconsin, you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days before an election.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Not have been convicted of treason, felony or bribery, or if you have, your voting rights have been restored.
- Not be incapable of understanding the objective of the elective process and be declared incompetent by the state or be under guardianship, unless the court has determined you are competent to vote.
- Not have placed a bet or wager on the result of the election.
Registration deadlines
In Person: The Friday before Election Day, but voters may also register on Election Day.
- Note: Individuals are able register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day. All individuals must provide both a proof of residency document and proof of identification to register on election Day.
By Mail: Postmarked at least 20 days before Election Day.
- Return registration applications to the election office in City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Room 501, Milwaukee, WI 53202
- City Hall Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. They are closed for staff in-service from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Monday through Friday.
Online: 20 days before Election Day.
Registration resources
MyVote WI: Check registration status and online registration form.
Wisconsin Election Commission: English, Spanish, and Hmong mail-in registration forms.
State Voter Registration Drive Guides: Library of guides for holding voter registration drives in every state.
Election Commission: City of Milwaukee Voter Information.
General resources
National Council of Nonprofits: Learn more about nonpartisan ways nonprofits can and do promote voting and community engagement, how to take the 501(h) election, and the many benefits of doing so.
National Conference of State Legislatures: Learn even more about election issues, including 50-state surveys on state laws, legislation databases, podcasts, and webinars.
Vote.gov: National governmental website for the most direct access to accurate voter registration and election information.
Vote411: Provided by League of Women Voters, a decades old organization providing nonpartisan voter information.
BallotReady: See what is on your ballot ahead of election time.
DoSomething: Online voter registration page with your organization’s design.