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Voter Guide - nonpartisan

Voting in Wisconsin, November 3, 2026

Next deadline: Online and mail registration ends Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Tue, Nov 3Election Day
39days until Election Day
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.poll hours, local time

This guide links to official sources and lists key dates we've checked by hand. Last verified: September 25, 2026. Always confirm with elections.wi.gov (opens in a new tab) before you act. We are not an election authority.

Key dates

  1. In-person absentee (early) voting

    Tuesday, October 20 to Sunday, November 1, 2026

    Vote an absentee ballot in person at your municipal clerk's office or another designated site. Each city, village, and town sets its own days and hours within this window, and some start later or end sooner.

    Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission, MyVote Wisconsin: Deadlines for Elections (opens in a new tab)

  2. Absentee ballot request deadline

    Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5 p.m.

    Request online at MyVote Wisconsin, or by mail, email, or fax. Your municipal clerk must receive the request by 5 p.m., and most voters must include a copy of their photo ID. Request early so there is time to get and return your ballot.

    Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission, MyVote Wisconsin: Deadlines for Elections (opens in a new tab)

  3. Election Day poll hours

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote. You can also register at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence.

    Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission, MyVote Wisconsin: Deadlines for Elections (opens in a new tab)

  4. Absentee ballot return deadline

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8 p.m.

    Your municipal clerk must receive your ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks do not count. The Elections Commission recommends mailing it at least 10 days before Election Day. On Election Day, take it to your polling place or central count location instead.

    Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission, MyVote Wisconsin: Deadlines for Elections (opens in a new tab)

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