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What students need to know to vote in Wisconsin
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Make time today to vote in the 2026 Spring Election Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Your participation and vote strengthens democracy. If you haven’t yet voted by casting an absentee ballot, then here is how you can vote in-person today. Remember, every election matters. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
The Wisconsin Election Commission put out this guidance to all voters for this election: Things to Know for the April 7, 2026 Spring Election.
If you still have a mail-in absentee ballot that was mailed to you and you have not returned it yet, be sure to hand return your completed ballot TODAY by 8PM. Do NOT mail it. All ballots need to be received no later than 8pm on Election Day. Your clerk and https://myvote.wi.gov/ will have information about where you can take your ballot. Don’t forget: The ballot envelope needs a witness signature and the address of the witness.
You can track your ballot through the official ballot tracker on MyVote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/TrackMyBallot. Don’t see that your ballot was received? Contact your clerk for further information: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/MyMunicipalClerk.
If you are planning to vote in person at the polls, read the information below so you are prepared when you show up to vote at your polling location. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Polling places can change. In many communities, redistricting has occurred and where you vote now may be different than in the past. To find out where to go to cast your ballot, visit the Find My Polling Place page on the My Vote Wisconsin website and type in your address: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace.
You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling location. Being registered to vote means being registered at your current address. You need to have lived at your current address for at least 28 days prior to Election Day in order to register to vote in that election district or ward. You’ll need to bring a proof of residence document to complete your registration (this document can be shown electronically – like on your phone or tablet).
You are required to show a photo ID before you vote. If you have a Wisconsin driver’s license or ID card, then you’re all set. Other forms of ID work too, and it’s good to check the official list of acceptable IDs at Bring It to The Polls to make sure you have what you need.
What if you don’t have an acceptable ID to vote today? You can ask for AND vote with a provisional ballot. But, for your ballot to be counted, you MUST either come back to your polling place with an acceptable form of ID before it closes at 8:00 PM on Election Day OR bring your ID to your municipal clerk’s office by 4:00 PM the Friday after the election (Friday, April 10th). Contact Vote Riders if you need immediate assistance with a photo ID to vote. You can get free, in-state ID assistance ASAP from the online form.
You will find a variety of elected offices on your ballot today, including for the highest court in the state – State Supreme Court Justice. Other positions may include District Court Judges, City Council seats, Village President, County Board seats, Mayor, School Board seats and Alders. (Find out what is on your ballot at MyVote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot ). These offices and the people who serve in these roles have a direct impact on you, your family, and your community. Find out who is running for these offices.
Get to know who wants to represent you and which candidate best represents your values before you vote. Find candidate and ballot information from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin at Vote411.
Be involved in state and local elections. Democracy depends on you. Go vote!
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