Approximately 2.7 million voters will receive absentee ballot applications in the mail thanks to a decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission earlier this week. The commission, made up of three Republicans and three Democrats, approved the measure 6-0 in order to help people who may feel unsafe heading to the polls this fall to still vote. Democratic Senator Dave Hansen says he is happy the absentee ballot form application mailing was approved in a bipartisan matter.

Getting the application does not mean you are ready to vote. Senator Hansen encourages everyone to fill out the paperwork to request an absentee ballot from your municipal clerk.