Wisconsin 2024 election Tuesday: What's on my ballot, voting, hours, referendum, polling places
It's Election Day, Wisconsin.
While early voting skyrocketed in the two weeks before Nov. 5, tens of thousands more Wisconsinites will head to the polls today.
The battleground state will help determine who wins the presidential race and which party takes control of the U.S. Senate.
There are also important races for state Legislature, as Democrats eye taking control of the Assembly after new district maps were drawn this year.
Plus, there's a statewide referendum question, and many communities have school funding referendums.
Here's everything you need to know before heading to the polls today.
When are the polls open in Wisconsin?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Wisconsin. As long as you're in line by 8 p.m., you'll be allowed to vote.
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How do I find my polling place in Wisconsin?
You can find your polling place by typing in your address at myvote.wi.gov.
On Election Day, you need to go to your assigned polling place. Those are different from early voting locations, which your city may have hosted at municipal buildings, libraries or community spaces.
Early voting has now ended, and you must go to your assigned polling place on Election Day.
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Can I register to vote on Election Day in Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration at the polls. You can register to vote for the first time or re-register if you've moved addresses or legally changed your name since the last election.
To register to vote, you must provide proof of residence shows your up-to-date address. A driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles counts as proof as residence, if it shows your current address.
Here are other examples of proof of residence, and a full list can be found here. You can show a hard copy of your proof of residence, or present it electronically, like on your phone.
A bank or credit card statement
A paycheck or paystub
A recent utility bill
A real estate tax bill or receipt
A residential lease, if it's valid on the date of registration.
An intake document from a nursing home or assisted living facility
A university or college ID card with your photo. This can only be used if you have a fee receipt within the last nine months or if your college provides a housing list to the local clerk.
More: Everything you need to know to register to vote in Wisconsin for the Nov. 5 election
What do I need to bring to the polls in Wisconsin?
If you need to register or re-register to vote, make sure to bring a proof of residence document.
You'll also need a photo ID to vote. Unlike proof of residence, it does not need to show your current address.
If you don't have an acceptable photo ID at the polls, you will be offered a provisional ballot. You'll have until Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. to present the documentation to your local clerk so your vote can be counted.
Here are examples of photo ID, and a full list can be found here.
A Wisconsin driver's license
A state ID card. More information is available here, and the DMV's voter ID hotline is (844) 588-1069.
A receipt from the DMV, if your license or ID card doesn't arrive before Election Day.
A U.S. passport
A military or veteran ID card
A tribal ID card
A certificate of naturalization, if it is no more than two years old.
A college ID card, but it must include the date the card was issued, your signature, and an expiration date no later than two years after it was issued. Some campuses provide separate voter IDs that qualify.
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What do I do if I still have an absentee ballot?
If you still have an absentee ballot, it's too late to put in the mail. Clerks must receive your ballot at 8 p.m. today to be counted.
Options for returning your ballot today could include bringing it to your polling location, your community's central count facility, delivering it to your clerk's office, or placing it in a drop box.
It's a good idea to check your local clerk's website or give them a call to ask what options are preferred in your community and if there are any time cut-offs.
Voters who live in the City of Milwaukee are asked to bring their ballot to one of the city's drop boxes before 6 p.m., at City Hall by 7 p.m., or at central count at the Baird Center by 8 p.m.
What do I do if I have questions about voting?
The Wisconsin Elections Commission operates a toll-free information hotline at 1-866-VOTE-WIS.
The commission said it expected tens of thousands of phone calls and emails in the weeks around the November election, and trained call center employees may answer voters' basic questions.
What's on my ballot in Wisconsin?
You can see what races will be on your ballot by going to myvote.wi.gov and plugging your address into the search fields.
Here's a guide to the key races on Wisconsin ballots
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This story was updated to add a video.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin 2024 election today; what's on ballot, hours, polling places
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