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It’s Not Too Soon to Request an Absentee Ballot for the Fall Elections 

06/10/2020 09:27:21 AM

Jun10

It’s fair to say that the April election did not go as smoothly as the people of Wisconsin might have hoped. Last-minute court challenges led to confusion, voters in some locations stood in line for hours, and social distancing was often difficult. Municipal clerks were hard-hit by a flood of last-minute absentee ballot requests, and voters who didn’t get their ballots on time either went to the polls despite the Safer at Home order or gave up their right to vote.

If you would like to vote by mail in the fall elections, now is the time to request your absentee ballot. All Wisconsin voters are able to request an absentee ballot without providing a reason—you don’t actually have to be absent. While the Wisconsin Elections Commission decided on May 27 to mail absentee ballots to all registered voters, the April experience suggests that more challenges may lie ahead.

If you are already registered to vote, the easiest way to request a ballot is online at MyVote.wi.gov. You will be required to upload a copy of your voter photo ID if one is not already on file with your municipal clerk. You can also request an absentee ballot by contacting your municipal clerk by mail or email. City of Madison residents may request an absentee ballot form; any other municipality should use this form.

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