Ballotpedia covered five local ballot measures in Wisconsin.

In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Madison and Milwaukee.

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Dane County

See also: Dane County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the government that marijuana should be legalized, taxed, and regulation in the same manner as alcohol.

A "no" vote opposed advising the government that marijuana should be legalized, taxed, and regulated in the same manner as alcohol.

• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana-Related Conviction Expungements Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the government that convictions for marijuana possession in small amounts should be expunged?

A "no" vote opposed advising the government that convictions for marijuana possession in small amounts should be expunged?

• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 3, Repeal Abortion Ban Statute Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the government that Wisconsin Statute 940.04, which bans abortion and creates criminal penalties for performing abortions, should be repealed.

A "no" opposed advising the government that Wisconsin Statute 940.04, which bans abortion and creates criminal penalties for performing abortions, should be repealed.

Milwaukee County

See also: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 1, Prohibit Semiautomatic Firearms Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the government to prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic firearms.

A "no" vote opposed advising the government to prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic firearms.

• Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Marijuana Legalization Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the government to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana.

A "no" vote opposed advising the government to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Wisconsin

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Wisconsin.

How to vote in Wisconsin

Poll times

In Wisconsin, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.^[1]

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Wisconsin, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Wisconsin at their current address for at least 28 days before the election. A voter must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day.^[2]

Prospective voters can register online or by mailing a form to their municipal clerk. If registering by mail, the application must be postmarked no later than 20 days before the election.^[3] Voters must also register online by the 20th day before the election. In-person registration at a municipal clerk's office must be completed by 5 p.m. or the close of business on the Friday before Election Day, whichever is later. Prospective voters can also register at their polling place on Election Day using same-day voter registration. Voters must provide proof of residence when registering to vote.^[2]

Automatic registration

Wisconsin does not practice automatic voter registration.^[4]

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Wisconsin has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration.^[5]

Residency requirements

Wisconsin law requires 28 days of residency in a precinct before a person may vote.^[2]

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Wisconsin does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who provides false information "may be subject to fine or imprisonment under State and Federal laws."^[6]

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.^[7] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site My Vote, run by the Wisconsin Election Commission, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Wisconsin requires voters to present photo identification while voting.^[8]^[9]

The following list of accepted ID was current as of January 2026. Click here for the Wisconsin Election Commission's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued driver's license
Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued identification card, with or without a photo
Veteran ID card or U.S. Uniformed Service ID card
U.S. passport book or card
Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
Photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university, college, or technical college, containing the date the card was issued, an expiration date, and a signature. (If expired, the voter must also provide a separate document proving enrollment)
Certificate of naturalization issued within the past two years
Driver’s license receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued)
Identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued)
Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles ID Petition Process Photo Receipt (valid for 60 days from date issued)

To view Wisconsin state law pertaining to voter identification, click here.

The following voters do not need to provide photo ID:^[10]

Confidential electors
Active military and permanent overseas voters who vote by absentee ballot
Indefinitely confined voters who vote by absentee ballot

Voters can obtain a free Wisconsin State ID Card at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles office. Voters need the following to apply for an ID:^[11]

Proof of name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate)
Proof of identity (Social Security Card, Medicaid/Medicare Card, etc.)
Proof of Wisconsin residency (utility bill, government mail, lease, etc.)
Proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Birth certificate or citizenship paperwork)
Social Security Number

Voters who do not have all or any of the materials listed above can still obtain an ID. Call the voter ID hotline for assistance at (844) 588-1069.^[11]

Additional elections

See also: Wisconsin elections, 2022

Dane County

February 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

August 9, 2022

Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2022)

November 8, 2022

Milwaukee County

February 15, 2022

Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2022)

April 5, 2022

Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2022)

August 9, 2022

November 8, 2022

Footnotes

↑ Wisconsin State Legislature, "Wis. Stat. § 6.78," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Voter Registration and Proof of Residence," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ City of Milwaukee Election Commission, "How to Register to Vote," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Automatic Voter Registration," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ Vote.gov, "Register to vote Wisconsin," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Wisconsin Voter Registration Application," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs for Voting in Wisconsin," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Exceptions to the Photo ID law," accessed January 5, 2026
↑ ^11.0 ^11.1 Wisconsin Department of Transportation, "Wisconsin ID card for voting purposes - petition process," accessed January 5, 2026

[1] Wisconsin State Legislature, "Wis. Stat. § 6.78," accessed January 5, 2026

[wiDMVreg-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Voter Registration and Proof of Residence," accessed January 5, 2026

[3] City of Milwaukee Election Commission, "How to Register to Vote," accessed January 5, 2026

[4] National Conference of State Legislatures, "Automatic Voter Registration," accessed January 5, 2026

[5] Vote.gov, "Register to vote Wisconsin," accessed January 5, 2026

[6] Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Wisconsin Voter Registration Application," accessed January 5, 2026

[7] Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."

[wvid-8] Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs," accessed January 5, 2026

[9] Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Acceptable Photo IDs for Voting in Wisconsin," accessed January 5, 2026

[10] Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Exceptions to the Photo ID law," accessed January 5, 2026

[wdmv-11] 11.0 ^11.1 Wisconsin Department of Transportation, "Wisconsin ID card for voting purposes - petition process," accessed January 5, 2026

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Contents

Election dates

November 8

Dane County

Milwaukee County

How to cast a vote

Poll times

Registration

Automatic registration

Online registration

Same-day registration

Residency requirements

Verification of citizenship

Verifying your registration

Voter ID requirements

Additional elections

Dane County

February 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

August 9, 2022

November 8, 2022

Milwaukee County

February 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

August 9, 2022

November 8, 2022

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