Wisconsin mail in ballots for voting
In Wisconsin, mail-in ballots for voting are available for certain types of elections and voters. Here are the details:
Types of Elections:
- Absentee Voting: Wisconsin allows voters to cast absentee ballots by mail for federal elections, state elections, and local elections.
- Permanent Absentee Voting: Some voters can opt to become permanent absentee voters, which allows them to automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections.
Eligibility:
- Military and Overseas Voters: Military personnel, their spouses, and overseas citizens can vote absentee by mail.
- Permanent Absentee Voters: Voters who are 65 years or older, have a physical disability, or are unable to vote in person due to a religious belief or practice can become permanent absentee voters.
- Other Eligible Voters: Voters who are unable to vote in person due to a physical disability, are hospitalized, or are temporarily living outside of their municipality can also vote absentee by mail.
How to Request a Mail-In Ballot:
- Online: Visit the Wisconsin My Vote website (www.myvote.wi.gov) and fill out the absentee ballot request form.
- By Mail: Download and complete the absentee ballot request form from the Wisconsin Elections Commission website (elections.wi.gov) and mail it to your municipal clerk's office.
- In Person: Visit your municipal clerk's office and request an absentee ballot in person.
Deadline:
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is typically 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election. However, this deadline may vary depending on the type of election and the voter's eligibility.
Return of Mail-In Ballots:
- Return by Mail: Mail your completed absentee ballot back to your municipal clerk's office by the deadline.
- In Person: Return your completed absentee ballot to your municipal clerk's office in person.
Verification:
The Wisconsin Elections Commission verifies the identity and eligibility of absentee voters before counting their ballots.
Additional Resources:
- Wisconsin Elections Commission: elections.wi.gov
- Wisconsin My Vote: www.myvote.wi.gov
- Contact your municipal clerk's office for more information on mail-in ballots and voting in your area.