Your Vote Matters — Here's How to Use It
Wisconsin Election on November 3!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Why This Election Matters
November 3 is your chance to vote for candidates who fight for every Milwaukee child.
Nearly 1 in 2 Milwaukee students are educated outside of MPS. 60% of Wisconsin voters support school choice.
On November 3, choose candidates who will protect and expand quality education options for every family — regardless of where they live or where their child goes to school.
What’s On the Ballot?
Races on the November 3 ballot (statewide)
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
U.S. House of Representatives (all 8 Wisconsin districts)
Wisconsin State Senate — odd-numbered districts (17 seats)
All 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats
Wisconsin will also decide 2 statewide ballot measures
Check your sample ballot at myvote.wi.gov to see exactly what's on yours, including local and judicial races.
November 3 is the General Election — the winners from the August 11 primary now face off, and you can vote for any candidate on the ballot regardless of party.
⚠️ Unlike the August primary, the general election is not restricted by party — you can vote for any candidate, regardless of party, for each office.
Key Deadlines
Register to Vote by Mail/Online
October 14
Early Voting
Oct 20 – Nov 1 (varies by municipality)
Request Absentee Ballot
by Oct 29
Register to Vote In Person
Up to Nov 3
Election Day Polls Open
7am – 8pm
How to Register to Vote
Register to Vote Online
Deadline: October 14
Visit myvote.wi.gov and use the online voter registration tool. Must be completed by October 14, 2026. You'll need a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID number, and proof of residence.
Register to Vote by Mail
Deadline: Postmarked October 14
Download and mail a voter registration form to your municipal clerk. Must be postmarked by October 14. Include proof of residence.
Register to Vote at the Clerk's Office through Friday, Oct 30
Visit your municipal clerk's office in person. Note: voter registration is prohibited the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before the election (Oct 31 – Nov 2).
Register to Vote at Your Polling Place on Election Day Nov 3
Missed earlier deadlines? You can still register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day, November 3. You must bring proof of residence AND a valid photo ID.
✅ Already registered to vote? Confirm your voter registration status, polling place, and voter info at myvote.wi.gov. If you've moved, you'll need to update your voter registration (28-day residency requirement — update by October 6).
Absentee / Vote by Mail
Who can vote absentee?
Any registered Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot — no excuse required. Absentee ballots can be requested online, by mail, or in person at your municipal clerk's office.
How to request your absentee ballot
• Online: Visit myvote.wi.gov → "Vote Absentee By Mail." Deadline: 5pm Thursday October 29, 2026.
• By mail, fax, or email: Contact your municipal clerk. Deadline: 5pm October 29, 2026.
• In person: Visit your municipal clerk's office. Early voting locations open as early as October 20, running through November 1 (check your municipality for exact dates).
Returning your absentee ballot
• Must be received (not just postmarked) by your municipal clerk by 8pm on November 3.
• Mail at least one week early (by October 27) to ensure on-time delivery.
• You can also hand-deliver to your polling place or clerk's office by 8pm on Election Day.
⚠️ Witness required. When filling out your absentee ballot, a witness must be present — an adult U.S. citizen (18+) who is not a candidate in the election. The witness must sign the return envelope. Missing this step may disqualify your ballot.
ℹ️ Photo ID with absentee request: If you have not previously provided a photo ID to your clerk, you must include a copy when submitting your absentee ballot request. You do not need to resubmit ID when returning the voted ballot.
What to Bring: Photo ID
Wisconsin requires photo ID to vote — both in person and when requesting an absentee ballot.
Wisconsin driver's license or state ID (current, or expired after the last general election)
Wisconsin student ID (with signature, issuance date, expiration no more than 2 years from issue date)
U.S. military ID
ID card from a federally recognized Wisconsin tribe — can be used even if expired, regardless of expiration date
U.S. passport or certificate of naturalization