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:

  1. Absentee Voting: Wisconsin allows voters to cast absentee ballots by mail for federal elections, state elections, and local elections.
  2. 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:

  1. Military and Overseas Voters: Military personnel, their spouses, and overseas citizens can vote absentee by mail.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. Online: Visit the Wisconsin My Vote website (www.myvote.wi.gov) and fill out the absentee ballot request form.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. Return by Mail: Mail your completed absentee ballot back to your municipal clerk's office by the deadline.
  2. 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.

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