How to register to vote in Wisconsin

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for Aug. 11 primary election

Online Register by Wednesday, July 22
By mail Postmarked by Wednesday, July 22
In person Register by Tuesday, Aug. 11
Eligible voters can register at their municipal clerk's office through 5 p.m. local time on Aug. 7. In-person registration then resumes on Election Day at polling places.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Wednesday, Oct. 14
By mail Postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 14
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eligible voters can register at their municipal clerk's office through 5 p.m. local time on Oct. 30. In-person registration then resumes on Election Day at polling places.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.