Dear students,
Tomorrow, Nov. 5, is Election Day. What’s on your ballot varies by where you live. In Madison, contests for President of the United States, U.S. Senate, U.S House of Representatives, Wisconsin Senate and Assembly, multiple county officials and four referendum questions will be on the ballot.
If you have already cast your ballot by mail or in-person, great job! And if you haven’t yet voted and are planning to on Tuesday in Madison, elsewhere in Wisconsin or in another state this election, read on to be sure you’re ready to cast your ballot.
Voting in Madison or elsewhere in Wisconsin
You can register (or re-register) and vote ONLY at your assigned polling place on Nov. 5.
Eligibility
You are eligible to vote in Wisconsin if:
- You are a U.S. citizen
- Will be 18 years of age on or before Nov. 5
- Have lived in Wisconsin since Oct. 8
- If you’re a Wisconsin resident who has moved to another Wisconsin address since Oct. 8, you must vote at your old address.
- AND are not currently serving a felony sentence, including probation/parole.
Before you vote
Do your research. Making an informed decision is important. Find out what's on your ballot.
Where to vote on Election Day
Know where to go. You can register (if you need to) and vote ONLY at your assigned polling place on Nov. 5.
When to vote on Election Day
Polls are open statewide in Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you’re in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote.
What to bring when you vote
If you are not already registered to vote, bring documentation that proves your Wisconsin residency to register or re-register. You can choose from several digital or print options.
Voters must show a hard-copy or printed identification that proves your identity to receive a ballot. Your Wiscard IS NOT a valid voter ID.
You are allowed to bring notes into in the polling booth to make completing your ballot easier.
Voting outside Wisconsin
Registration deadlines, ID requirements, and poll hours vary from state to state. If you want to vote in a state outside Wisconsin, visit vote.wisc.edu for more information.
Managing sociopolitical stress during election season
Sociopolitical stress, or the emotional impact of political events and movements, is similar to, yet distinct from, other types of stress. You might find yourself feeling this stress during election cycles, particularly as your exposure to news and media coverage intensifies. Learn how to navigate sociopolitical stress with resources from University Health Services.
Questions?
Visit vote.wisc.edu for more information about voting in Madison, elsewhere in Wisconsin or in another state. Follow @BadgersVote on Instagram for upcoming election information.
Still have questions? You can reach out to the BadgersVote Coalition.
Make your voice heard by casting your vote tomorrow!
Genevieve Lambert
ASM Vote Coordinator
Christina Olstad
Dean of Students
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