Voting in Wisconsin
Welcome to the WCC Voter Resource Center. This election season and beyond, we aim to equip our membership and the general community with a one-stop shop of resources to aid people in their journey as well-informed voters and citizens. A well-informed and empowered electorate strengthens our democracy and reflects our values and the type of world that we want to live in.
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” - FDR
Graphic from presentation by Chris Crawford at Protect Democracy.
Click the headings below to access more information about each topic.
Before Election Day
We encourage everyone who can vote to do so responsibly. Democracy is not a spectator sport; it takes people willing to be educated, empowered, and organized to protect and advance the civic institutions in our society. Please look at our various tools to help you become a more informed and active voter/citizen.
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From voter registration to requesting an absentee ballot to finding polling locations and transportation to the polls, this section provides a wealth of resources to help you understand how to actualize your civic participation.
Finding your voter record:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/My-Voter-InfoVoter registration:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Register-To-VoteUpdating your voter record:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Update-My-Name-or-AddressEarly voting (in-person absentee voting): https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-In-Person
Absentee voting by mail (requesting your ballot): https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-By-Mail
Finding your municipal clerk:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/My-Municipal-ClerkDrop boxes: Please check the election commission website in in your local municipality for drop box locations. You can also use this link: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/MyLocalAbsenteeOptions
Find Your Polling Location: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-Polling-Place
What’s on your ballot:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-BallotTrack your ballot:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Track-My-Ballot
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Wisconsin voters have seen several votes for constitutional amendments (worded very precariously) this election year, and November proves to be no different. Wisconsin voters will weigh in on another constitutional amendment in November and here are the things you need to know.
Election Day
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The national, nonpartisan coalition, Election Protection, leads voter protection efforts during Early Vote and on Election Day.
Election Protection has a suite of voter protection hotlines that voters anywhere in the country can call if they have questions or witness any issues during elections.
The hotline numbers are:
866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) – English language *call or text
888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) – Spanish/English language
888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) – Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, and English
844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) – Arabic/English language -
Several organizations across the state are dedicated to providing transportation assistance to individuals needing to get to their polling place to vote.
Counting the Votes
You did your civic duty by voting, handed in your ballot and now you wait. Here are some resources to help further your understanding of how votes and absentee ballots are counted, and how the electoral college process works in presidential elections.
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How votes are counted? How are absentee ballots are counted?How are election results delivered, secured and certified? How are election results certified?
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Are you interested in accessing election results? This resource allows you to examine detailed election outcomes by county.
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Here is a quick refresher as to how the Electoral College works.
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/electoral-college-explained?fbc=