Who is on the ballot in the next election? How to register to vote? ...and more
There are two statewide races on the April 3, 2018 ballot:
Read the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Vote 411 Voter Guide on these two races.
Spring General Election -- April 3, 2018
Partisan Primary -- August 14, 2018
Fall General Election -- November 6, 2018
Do you have an acceptable photo ID to vote? Find out at Bring it to the Ballot.
Are you registered to vote? Information on your voting status and polling place can be found at My Vote Wisconsin
Do you know the candidates and issues? Find out more at League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Do you have a plan to vote? Find information about the next election at myvote.wi.gov or the Janesville City Clerk's Office. You can view a sample ballot, find your polling site, and/or request an absentee ballot.
If you have moved or changed your name since you last voted, you will need to update your name or address.
There are TWO ways to register to vote on the Wisconsin voter information website myvote.wi.gov
1. ONLINE: if you provide the number of your valid, unexpired Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card, and you match the name, date of birth, and address on file with the Wisconsin DMV.
2. Mail/Delivery: if you are an eligible Wisconsin voter who does not have a current, valid Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card. You can complete the voter registration form and mail or deliver your form to your Municipal Clerk along with proof of a residence document.
If there is an upcoming local election in your area in less than 20 days, you will not be able to register to vote online or by mail, but you can still register to vote in person.
You can find information and register in person through your municipal clerk (the Janesville City Clerk's Office. if you reside in the City of Janesville).
If you would like to request an absentee ballot, you first need to be registered to vote. If you are not registered or your name or address has changed, you will need to register or update your registration before requesting an absentee ballot.
You can request an absentee ballot ONLINE at the Wisconsin voter information website myvote.wi.gov
You can also request an absentee ballot through your municipal clerk (the Janesville City Clerk's Office. if you reside in the City of Janesville.
If you are in the military, you do not need to be registered to get an absentee ballot, but myvote.wi.gov or your municipal clerk's office will first need to search for your record.