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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ELECTION DAY IS NOV 3 - ARE YOU READY?

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINES
There are 4 ways to register to vote:
REQUEST your ballot via mail by Thursday, October 29
Online • by Wednesday, October 14 RETURN your ballot by Election Day, Tuesday, November 3
Mail • Postmarked by Wednesday, October 14 *We recommend mailing back your completed ballot ASAP to ensure it is
In the Election Commission Office • by Friday, October 20 received by Election Day
At your voting site • On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3

For specifics on In-person Absentee Voting or any other deadline questions, contact the Milwaukee Election Commission

REGISTER TO VOTE IN WI
In order to vote, you must be registered! Registration is required if:

You are a new WI voter

Your name and/or residential address has changed since you last registered to vote
If you have NOT voted in the last 4 years

If you are unsure of your voting status or to make sure your information is correct, visit MyVoteWisconsin
([Link]) and select “Regular Voter” to check your status and record.

WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE?

In order to register to vote, you will need a proof of your residence that includes your current and complete name, current and
complete address, and a visible account number or document number (last 4 digits visible) if applicable! What does that
mean? Here are the acceptable forms of proof of your residence:

- Current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license

- Current and valid Wisconsin identification card
- Any other current and valid license or identification card issued by a Wisconsin governmental unit
- Identification card issued by your employer bearing your photo (business cards are not acceptable)
- Real estate tax bill or receipt from current year or the year preceding the date of the election
- Gas, electric, or phone utility bill for 90 days or less before election date
- Bank, credit card, or other account statement issued by any financial institution
- Paystub
- Official mail or document issued by a unit of government, which can include official mail from a public high school (i.e.
MPS) or a state college or university (i.e. UW-Milwaukee)
- A university, college, or technical college identification card with photo ONLY if the voter provides a receipt dated within
the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk
- A residential lease effective for the period that includes the registration date (not eligible to use this form of proof of
residence if registering by mail)

NEXT PAGE: HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MILWAUKEE

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HOW CAN I REGISTER TO VOTE IN MILWAUKEE?
There are several ways to register to vote in Milwaukee:

1. By mail
a. Download and print the Voter Registration Application
([Link]
b. Complete the Voter Registration Application
c. Make a copy of one of the proof of residence documents stated on the previous page
d. Mail your application and proof of residence document to:

City of Milwaukee Election Commission

City Hall - 200 East Wells St
Room 501
Milwaukee, WI 53202

e. Registration envelopes must be postmarked prior to the close of registration for each election

2. Online
a. This option is available ONLY if you have a current and valid WI driver’s license or WI state identification card -
you will not need to provide any additional documentation
b. Your information must be current with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you need to update your
address you can do so for free on their website:
([Link]
c. Name changes cannot be completed online. You must visit a DMV office to change your name on your
identification card
d. Once your address is updated with the DMV, visit MyVote ([Link] to update your voter
registration - you must complete the process on this site for your information to be updated

3. Register in-person at any Milwaukee Public Library

a. In-person registration at Milwaukee Public Libraries may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact your
local Milwaukee Public Library before going to reigster to vote
b. Remember to bring your proof of residence

4. Register in-person at the Milwaukee Election Commission

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

City of Milwaukee Election Commission

City Hall - 200 East Wells St
Room 501
Milwaukee, WI 53202

5. Register at your voting site

a. You may register at your voting site on Election Day
b. Your voting location is based off of your residential address
To find your voting site, refer to this link: [Link]
c. You must provide an acceptable proof of residence - see page 1

NEXT PAGE: VOTING ABSENTEE

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WHAT IF I WANT TO VOTE ABSENTEE?
Well, you’re in luck! Anyone can vote absentee in Wisconsin! However, if you are not yet registered to vote, you will have to do
so. Please see previous pages for information on how to register to vote.

One thing to note about absentee voting:

1. You must provide the Election Commission a copy of your photo identification to keep on file
a. If you are unsure if they have one on file for you, you can contact via email at
absenteeballot@[Link]
b. Your photo identification address does NOT need to be your current residential address
c. For a list of acceptable forms of photo identification, visit BringIT Wisconsin’s website: [Link]

HOW TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

1. By mail
a. Download, print and complete the Application for Absentee Ballot:
([Link]
b. Mail it with a copy of your photo identification (if you have not already provided your photo identification) to:

City of Milwaukee Election Commission

City Hall - 200 East Wells St
Room 501
Milwaukee, WI 53202

2. By email
a. Send an email to absenteeballot@[Link] with a copy of your photo identification attached (if you have
not previously provided your photo identification)
b. You can attach the Application for Absentee Ballot directly to your email OR include this information in the text of
your email:
i. Full name (first, middle, last)
ii. Vorting address (address of your residence)
iii. Specific election you would like a ballot for OR if you are requesting absentee ballots for the entire
calendar year
iv. Mailing address (if it is different than your voting address)

3. Online
a. You can request your absentee ballot using MyVote Wisconsin’s website ([Link]

4. By Fax
a. You can fax your Application for Absentee Ballot
([Link] to 414-286-8445
b. You must fax your application with a valid photo identification if you have not previously provided it

NEXT PAGE: ACCESSIBILITY + BECOMING AN ELECTION WORKER

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ACCESSIBILITY FOR VOTERS
The Milwaukee Election Commission has several ways to vote if you have vision, hearing, or physical limitations.

These options include:

1. Absentee voting
2. Curbside voting
a. Your ballot can be brought to your vehicle on Election Day
b. Arrive at your polling location on Election Day and call 414-286-3963 for assistance
3. Voting in-person at a polling site with an AutoMark
a. According to the Milwaukee Election Commission’s website, all polling locations are equipped
with an AutoMark

HOW TO BECOME AN ELECTION WORKER

Civic engagement is awesome! You can get involved in this upcoming election by being an Election Inspector, a Bilingual
Election Inspector, or a Chief Inspector.

Election and Bilingual Election Inspectors help by checking in registered voters and giving out ballots and voter numbers,
helping people get registered to vote, handling the voting machines, and giving out the infamous “I Voted” stickers.

Election and Bilingual Election Inspectors are paid and are also required to attend either a training or a retraining course. Full
day shifts are 6am to close of the voting site!

You can apply to be an Election or Bilingual Inspector here: [Link]

[Link]

**The Election Commission is in need of additional English/Spanish and English/Hmong Bilingual Election Inspectors**

Chief Inspectors manage voting sites to ensure that operating procedures are followed correctly. They are also responsible
for documentation, reconciling voter numbers and ballots, and helping to resolve any voter concerns.

Chief Inspectors are also paid and must complete a training class. Full day shifts are from 6am to close of the voting site!

You can email electionworker@[Link] with any questions!