Ask ADRC Specialists: Be Ready – Go Vote!

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog, Voting

Let’s get ready to exercise our voting rights!
2024 Partisan Primary: Tuesday, August 13
2024 Presidential Election: Tuesday, November 5

Get Registered
Are you registered to vote? Do you need to update your registration? To check your status or update your registration, visit myvote.wi.gov/RegisterToVote.

Have Your ID Ready
To vote in person or absentee, Wisconsin residents are required to show an acceptable photo ID to vote in upcoming elections. For a full list of acceptable IDs, visit bringit.wi.gov.

Vote Absentee
If it is difficult to get to the polls, use an absentee ballot with a copy of your photo ID. To obtain an absentee ballot, you can request one at myvote.wi.gov/vote-absentee-by-mail, call, or stop by your local Municipal Clerk’s office.

If you cannot make it to the polls on election day, you can still vote absentee at your clerk’s office up to two weeks before an election. Absentee voting closes at the end of the business day on the Friday before an election.

Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
You or a loved one may find that because of age, physical illness, infirmity, or disability it is difficult to travel to your polling place. This may classify a person as “indefinitely confined” and there may be additional ways a person can vote without having to travel. This could apply to people living in their own home, an apartment, nursing home, or other care facility.

If in a facility, please speak with them directly to understand their process to assist their residents in voting. They may have a Special Voting Deputy (SVD) assigned to conduct voting in their facility. If an SVD is not available, the care facility may have an authorized representative who can provide information. If you live in your own home or apartment, you can contact your local Municipal Clerk to learn about other options.

Advocacy
The Advocacy Page on the ADRC Website has more information on how to find your federal, state, and local representatives.

Visit myvote.wi.gov to see your voter information, polling location, and contact information for your local Municipal Clerk.

Additional Information & Support

We are here to help you and your family with a wide variety of community resource options. For assistance by phone, or to make an appointment, contact us.

(920) 448-4300 | WI Relay 711

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