Elections & Voting

Deadlines for the February 21, 2023 Spring Primary Election
Voters can register in the following ways.  All voters must provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote by mail, in-person in the clerk’s office, or at the polls on Election Day.

February 1, 2023- Deadline to Register by Mail - Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked to your municipal clerk no later than February 1, 2023. Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here.

February 1, 2023 - 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 February 1, 2023.

February 17, 2023 @ 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 February 17, 2023.  Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here.

February 21, 2023 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, February 21, 2023.  Find your Polling Place here.

January 31, 2023 - 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 January 31, 2023 to send ballots to all voters with a request on file by that day. Requests received after January 31, 2023 must be fulfilled within 24-48 business hours.

February 16, 2023 @ 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 February 16, 2023.

February 17, 2023  @ 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 February 17, 2023.

February 7, 2023, possibly through February 19, 2023 -Deadline for In-Person Absentee- Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through February 19, 2023.  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.

February 21, 2023 @ 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 February 14, 2023 and February 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

February 17, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Military If a voter is in the military then your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2023.

February 21, 2023 @ 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, February 21, 2023.