Vote By Mail

Wisconsin's by-mail voting allows anyone who is eligible to vote to vote early. Whether you're a college student away at school, a business person out of town, or a retiree traveling the country, you can request a ballot be mailed to you so you can still participate in your local elections.

If voter registration is required and you are not already registered, you will also need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.

If you do not know who your clerk is or where their office is located, consult the State Election Board's Listing of Local Municipal Clerks. If you have trouble navigating the listing, try use the "Find" command in your web browser's "Edit" menu to search for a specific municipal clerk. This listing contains telephone and fax numbers as well as addresses.

Absentee Voting

If you will be unable to reach your polling place on election day, Absentee Voting is for you.

Request a Ballot by Mail

Download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EB-121), complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. The application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the Friday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you.

Request a Ballot in Person
You can visit your municipal clerk's office up until 5:00 PM on the day before the election to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.

Deadline for Returning a Ballot
The completed ballot must be received by the municipal clerk no later than day of the election so that it can be delivered to the polling location by 8 PM.


From Overseas

If you will be abroad on election day, you can request an absentee ballot be mailed to you. As international mail can be unpredictably delayed, allowing maximum time will help to ensure the timely delivery and return of your ballot.

Request a Ballot by Mail

Download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EB-121), complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. The application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the Friday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you.

Request a Ballot in Person
If you know the mailing address at which you will be residing abroad, before you leave you can visit your municipal clerk's office up until 5:00 PM on the day before the election to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.

Deadline for Returning a Ballot
The completed ballot must be received by the municipal clerk no later than day of the election so that it can be delivered to the polling location by 8 PM.


Permanent Address

If you would rather vote from home than at a polling place for any reason, you can request an absentee ballot be mailed to your permanent residence.

Request a Ballot by Mail

Download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EB-121), complete the form and mail it to your municipal clerk's office. The application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the Friday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you.

Request a Ballot in Person
You can visit your municipal clerk's office up until 5:00 PM on the day before the election to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you.

Deadline for Returning a Ballot
The completed ballot must be received by the municipal clerk no later than day of the election so that it can be delivered to the polling location by 8 PM.


Still have questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your municipal clerk or the State Elections Board.

The Elections Board can be reached at:

Wisconsin State Elections Board
17 West Main Street, Suite 310
P.O. Box 2973
Madison, WI 53701

Phone: (608) 266-8005
Fax: (608) 267-0500
E-mail: seb@seb.state.wi.us