Cast Your Ballot Ahead of Time: In-person Absentee Voting Now Available in Some Places

Milwaukee, Wis (Civic Media) – Voting has started in some places for the Spring Election.  In-person absentee voting, sometimes called early voting, has started in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and several other communities across Wisconsin. The traditional election day is April 2nd.   Early voting provides an opportunity for voters to cast their ballots ahead of time if they are unable to make it to the polls on Election Day.  Cities, villages, and towns in Wisconsin can have in-person absentee voting two weeks before Election Day and it can continue until March 31st. The locations, dates, and times for early voting vary depending on the city, and some communities may not offer it. Voters can visit their local clerk’s website for the most up-to-date information.  

Early Voting Locations in Milwaukee

In the city of Milwaukee, early voting is available through Saturday, March 30. The following locations will be open during the specified hours:

• Zeidler Municipal Building

Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Capitol Drive Voting Center (replacing the Midtown Center site)

Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Zablocki Library

Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Washington Park Library

Weekdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Tippecanoe Library

Weekdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Good Hope Library

Weekdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• UW-Milwaukee’s Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts

Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dates: March 25 to March 29

• MATC’s T Building

Weekdays: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dates: March 19 to March 28 (ends Thursday)

Early Voting Location in Kenosha

In Kenosha, early voting is available at City Hall, located at 625 52nd Street. The schedule for in-person absentee voting is mainly 8am to 5pm through March 29 , with some exceptions.  

Early Voting Locations in Racine

In Racine, voters can request and vote an absentee ballot in person at various locations on specific dates and times. Here are some of the locations and their corresponding dates and times:

• City Hall (730 Washington Ave, Room 207)

Regular Business Days: March 19, 2024, to March 29, 2024

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Tyler-Domer Community Center (2301 12th Street)

Date: March 19, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Dr. Martin Luther Jr. King Community Center (1134 Dr. King Dr.)

Date: March 20, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• John Bryant Center (601 Caron Butler Blvd.)

Date: March 21, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Library (75 7th St.)

Date: March 22, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Cesar Chavez Community Center and Douglas Park (2221 Douglas Ave)

Dates: March 25, 2024, to March 28, 2024

Hours:

March 25-28, 2024: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March 30, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Humble Park Community Center (2200 Blaine Ave)

Dates:

March 25-28, 2024

Hours:10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

March23,2024

Hours:9am to 12p m

Early Voting Locations in Waukesha

In Waukesha, in-person absentee voting is taking place at City Hall. You can do that in the following timeframes.

· Tuesday, March 19 – Friday, March 22, from 8am – 4:30pm
· Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, from 8am – 4:30pm
· Friday, March 29 from 8am – 5pm

What to Bring and Registration Information

When voting early, the same rules apply as voting at the polls on Election Day. Voters should bring a form of photo identification that has their name on it, such as a driver’s license or state ID card. A full list of accepted photo IDs can be found on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website. Voters can also register to vote at an early voting site. If a voter has moved or changed addresses since the last time they voted, they will need to bring a document as proof of residence. A driver’s license or state ID card that shows the current address can be used, or another accepted document listed on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website

What’s on the Ballot

The April 2 election in Wisconsin is the presidential primary, where voters cast their preferences for president. The final choices for president will be made in the November 5 general election. In addition to the presidential primary, Milwaukee voters will also have other races on their ballot, including city attorney, mayor, comptroller, and 15 contested Common Council seats. Many communities will also have races for school boards and school district referendums. Statewide referendum questions will also be on the ballot, which are related to private grants that helped clerks run elections during the pandemic. Voters can use the “What’s on my Ballot” tool on the MyVote Wisconsin website to check what races are on their ballot

Absentee Voting Statistics

There are some ballots that have already been returned. The Wisconsin Election Comission has a running list, updated daily, with the current number of ballots sent and returned. Here are the statistics for the mentioned counties as of today:

• Milwaukee County: 42,511 absentee applications, 41,654 ballots sent, and 677 ballots returned.
• Kenosha County: 7,844 absentee applications, 7,755 ballots sent, and 163 ballots returned.
• Racine County: 7,761 absentee applications, 7,649 ballots sent, and 163 ballots returned.
• Waukesha County: 22,445 absentee applications, 21,782 ballots sent, and 829 ballots returned.

Remember to check your local clerk’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on early voting locations, dates, and times.