Wisconsin: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

Wisconsin absentee ballots

• Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: The Sunday before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received 5 days before Election Day.
  • Online: Received 5 days before Election Day.

• Voted absentee ballots are due

  Received by 8pm on Election Day.

• Absentee ballot rules

  Any registered Wisconsin voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

• How to get an absentee ballot in Wisconsin

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Be sure to include a copy of your photo ID.
  4. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
  5. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Official will also let you fax or email the application.
  6. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  7. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

• Once you get your absentee ballot in Wisconsin

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Vote your ballot in the presence of a witness and seal the envelope.
  3. Sign the Certification of Voter section.
  4. Have the witness complete the Certification of Witness section (they must provide their signature and complete address).
  5. Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope or drop it off at your municipal clerk's office.
  6. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.