You'll be able to visit your local municipal clerk beginning on Tuesday to cast your ballot for the upcoming fall primary. July 30th is the first day you can absentee vote in-person if you cannot participate in the election on August 13th. Just like if you vote on Election Day, you must bring proper voter identification with you to receive a ballot. Highlighting the ballot are Republican primaries for the Eighth Congressional District and State Assembly and two referendum questions. The first question will prohibit the legislature from delegating its power to appropriate money, while the second query would require legislative approval before the governor can spend federal funds. Algoma City Clerk Erin Mueller expects to have great voter participation.
While the deadline to register to vote online or by mail has passed, you can register at your clerk's office until August 9th or at your polling place on election day. You can vote in-person absentee at your clerk's office until August 11th, though exact hours may vary by municipality. All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on August 13th. Mueller adds that after the Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped a previous decision on drop boxes for elections, the city has reopened its secure drop box inside their offices to accept ballots if everything is filled out correctly.
FALL PRIMARY DEADLINES FROM MY VOTE WISCONSIN
July 24, 2024 - Deadline to Register by Mail - Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked to your municipal clerk no later than July 24, 2024. Find your Municipal Clerk's Contact Information here.
July 24, 2024 - Deadline to Register to vote online. - Voters who are able to match their name, date of birth, Wisconsin Driver License or State ID number, and address with the Wisconsin DMV can register to vote online through July 24, 2024.
August 9, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk's Office- Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk's office during the clerk's business hours until 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2024. Find your Municipal Clerk's Contact Information here.
August 13, 2024 from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m - Register to Vote at Your Polling Place- Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, August 13, 2024. Find your Polling Place here.
Absentee Voting- Deadlines for the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary
All voters in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them for any reason. Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot. Voters may request their absentee ballot in writing. To request an absentee ballot on MyVote.wi.gov click here. You must provide a photo ID with your absentee ballot request, more information on photo ID can be found here.
June 27, 2024 - Deadline for municipal clerks to send absentee ballots to voters with an active request already on file- Municipal clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots once official ballots are received and have until June 27, 2024 to send ballots to all voters with a request on file by that day. Requests received after June 27, 2024 must be fulfilled within 24-48 business hours.
August 8, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Regular and Permanent Overseas Voters- If you are a regular or a Permanent Overseas Voters, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2024.
August 9, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Indefinitely Confined and Military- If a voter is indefinitely confined, or military and not away from home, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2024.
July 30, 2024, possibly through August 11, 2024 -Deadline for In-Person Absentee- Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk's office through August 11, 2024. Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person absentee hours. Check MyVote or contact your municipal clerk for absentee voting hours.
August 13, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline for Hospitalized Voters- Voters who are in a hospital may request a ballot be brought to them by an appointed agent if they are hospitalized in the 7 days preceding the election. Hospitalized electors may request an absentee ballot between August 6, 2024 and August 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
August 13, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Military If a voter is in the military and away from home, then your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024.
August 13, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m.- Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot- If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, August 13, 2024.
