Wisconsin early voting underway ahead of Aug. 11 partisan primary
Jul 29, 2026
Early voting, also called in-person absentee voting, is underway in Wisconsin for the Aug. 11 primary election. It began July 28 and runs through Aug. 9.RELATED: Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates face off in only deb
ate before primaryWhere can I vote?Each municipality has its own polling places. To find your polling place, visit MyVote by clicking here.Whats on my ballot?Your ballot and election location information are based on where you live. To see what will be on your ballot, visit MyVote by clicking here.When is the election?The partisan primary in Wisconsin is on Tuesday, Aug. 11. It allows voters to determine which candidates compete in the general election, which is on Nov. 3.The biggest race we are following is the governors race. The candidates running in the Democratic primary are Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong and Kelda Roys. The winner will advance to the general election to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.How to vote early in MilwaukeeEarly voting centers are available to all City of Milwaukee residents, opening the Tuesday two weeks prior to an election and closing the Sunday before Election Day.You can find the full below.What are some important deadlines?The deadline to register at your municipal clerks office is Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. To find your municipal clerks contact information, click here. You can also register to vote at your polling place on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.What do I need to vote?To register to vote, you'll need to bring a proof-of-residence document that shows your current address. You can show a hard copy or electronic version on your phone. Proof-of-residence documents include: A drivers license or state ID card, if it has your current address A bank or credit card statement A paycheck or pay stub A recent utility bill A property tax bill or receipt A residential lease, if its valid on the date of registration A university or college ID card with your photo. This can only be used if you have a fee receipt within the last nine months or if your college provides a housing list to the local clerk An intake document from a nursing home or assisted living facilityFor more information, visit MyVote.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error
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