The fall general election is on November 5th, but the first ballots cast could come as early as later this month. Municipal clerks across the state have until September 19th to get ballots to voters who have already filed their absentee request for the fall election, which has been possible since earlier this year. A couple of clicks of a mouse or a written letter, along with a copy of your photo identification, is all it will take for you to get your absentee ballot if you are already registered to vote. Door County Clerk Jill Lau says if you plan on voting absentee, the earlier you can get the process going, the better for everyone.

You have until October 31st to request an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting does not begin October 22nd.